📚 Where to Start?

Publication Order of Inspector Carlyle Books Best for beginners - Start with "London Calling" (2011)
Publication Order of Max Drescher Books Popular choice - Start with "A Shot At Salvation" (2016)

About the Author

James Craig is a British writer and author of the very popular Inspector Carlyle Series. James Craig had worked as a journalist for many years before he decided to be a novelist. He had tried a few times to write crime fiction books before but the projects never quite took off. He stopped trying altogether and instead focused on family and his job. In an interview, James Craig admits that he only tried to write again after about a decade or so. He felt that he was more mature and he was ready to try a crime fiction story of his own. And this was the conception of the Inspector Carlyle series. The much acclaimed series is a London based set of crime fiction novels that feature a very prominent character – Inspector John Carlyle. James Craig says he got the concept for his central character. James Craig is the author of over 22 books across 2 series. Their most famous work is the Publication Order of Inspector Carlyle Books series, which has garnered millions of readers worldwide. With such a prolific career, James Craig has established themselves as one of the most influential authors in contemporary fiction.

Book Series in Publication Order

Publication Order of Inspector Carlyle Books

20 books
  • London Calling Experience the magic of 'London Calling' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Inspector Carlyle Books universe.
    (2011) ⭐ Start here
  • Never Apologise, Never Explain / Time of Death In 'Never Apologise, Never Explain / Time of Death', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Inspector Carlyle Books series by James Craig.
    (2012) ⭐ Start here
  • Buckingham Palace Blues Experience the magic of 'Buckingham Palace Blues' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Inspector Carlyle Books universe.
    (2012) ⭐ Start here
  • The Enemy Within Join the adventure in 'The Enemy Within' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Inspector Carlyle Books series by James Craig.
    (2012) ⭐ Start here
  • The Circus / The Criminals We Deserve Join the adventure in 'The Circus / The Criminals We Deserve' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Inspector Carlyle Books series by James Craig.
    (2013) ⭐ Start here
  • Then We Die Experience the magic of 'Then We Die' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Inspector Carlyle Books universe.
    (2013) ⭐ Start here
  • A Man of Sorrows The Publication Order of Inspector Carlyle Books series continues with 'A Man of Sorrows', another thrilling entry from James Craig.
    (2014) ⭐ Start here
  • Shoot to Kill In 'Shoot to Kill', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Inspector Carlyle Books series by James Craig.
    (2014) ⭐ Start here
  • Sins of the Fathers The Publication Order of Inspector Carlyle Books series continues with 'Sins of the Fathers', another thrilling entry from James Craig.
    (2015) ⭐ Start here
  • Nobody's Hero Join the adventure in 'Nobody's Hero' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Inspector Carlyle Books series by James Craig.
    (2015) ⭐ Start here
  • Acts of Violence Join the adventure in 'Acts of Violence' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Inspector Carlyle Books series by James Craig.
    (2017) ⭐ Start here
  • All Kinds of Dead In 'All Kinds of Dead', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Inspector Carlyle Books series by James Craig.
    (2017) ⭐ Start here
  • This is Where I Say Goodbye The Publication Order of Inspector Carlyle Books series continues with 'This is Where I Say Goodbye', another thrilling entry from James Craig.
    (2018) ⭐ Start here
  • Dying Days Experience the magic of 'Dying Days' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Inspector Carlyle Books universe.
    (2019) ⭐ Start here
  • Into the Valley 'Into the Valley' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Inspector Carlyle Books series, set in the world James Craig has created.
    (2020) ⭐ Start here
  • Circus Games The Publication Order of Inspector Carlyle Books series continues with 'Circus Games', another thrilling entry from James Craig.
    (2021) ⭐ Start here
  • The Taste of Blood The Publication Order of Inspector Carlyle Books series continues with 'The Taste of Blood', another thrilling entry from James Craig.
    (2022) ⭐ Start here
  • The Lesson The Publication Order of Inspector Carlyle Books series continues with 'The Lesson', another thrilling entry from James Craig.
    (2024) ⭐ Start here
  • Declared Dead In 'Declared Dead', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Inspector Carlyle Books series by James Craig.
    (2025) ⭐ Start here
  • I Live by the River Join the adventure in 'I Live by the River' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Inspector Carlyle Books series by James Craig.
    (2026) ⭐ Start here

Publication Order of Max Drescher Books

2 books
  • A Shot At Salvation Join the adventure in 'A Shot At Salvation' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Max Drescher Books series by James Craig.
    (2016)
  • The Sweetest Morsel Experience the magic of 'The Sweetest Morsel' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Max Drescher Books universe.
    (2017)

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Who is James Craig?

James Craig is a bestselling author known for 2 book series containing over 22 books. Popular series include Publication Order of Inspector Carlyle Books, Publication Order of Max Drescher Books. Their work has captivated millions of readers worldwide.

Q: What is the best James Craig book series to start with?

For readers new to James Craig's work, we recommend starting with the Publication Order of Inspector Carlyle Books series. This series showcases the author's signature style and is considered one of their most accessible and engaging works. With 20 books, it offers a perfect entry point to James Craig's writing.

Q: How many books has James Craig written?

James Craig has written over 22 books across 2 different series. From thriller mysteries to fantasy adventures, their diverse body of work offers something for every reader.