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ⓘ About Michael Hambling
About Michael Hambling The mystery writer Michael Hambling is a novelist very much one of his background, hailing from Dorset in the United Kingdom. Writing with a definite British set of sensibilities, he manages to convey a different style of writing through his books, which is why so many have taken to his work. Using his British surroundings as the backdrop for most of his works, he creates mysteries that really keep his readers guessing constantly throughout. Early and Personal Life Growing up in Dorset, Michael Hambling would have a lifelong affinity with the area, something which can clearly be seen reflected within his work. Living in Salisbury he also spends a lot of time in the coastal town of Swanage, which is where he would happen to set a lot of his work.
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Who is Michael Hambling?
About Michael Hambling The mystery writer Michael Hambling is a novelist very much one of his background, hailing from Dorset in the United Kingdom. Writing with a definite British set of sensibilities, he manages to convey a different style of writing through his books, which is why so many have taken to his work. Using his British surroundings as the backdrop for most of his works, he creates mysteries that really keep his readers guessing constantly throughout.
Which Michael Hambling series should I start with?
The best place to start is the DCI Sophie Allen series, the earliest of Michael Hambling's multi-book series: it opens with Dark Crimes (2016) and runs to 14 books across 2016–2025, ending with Shocking Crimes (2025). Michael Hambling's other series stand alone, so they can be read in any order.
How many books has Michael Hambling written?
Michael Hambling has 17 books catalogued in this guide, published between 2016 and 2025. Every one of them sits in one of 2 named series — the largest being the DCI Sophie Allen series with 14 books.
In what order should Michael Hambling's series be read?
Read each series in publication order — the numbered entries in each series follow the year each book first appeared. Michael Hambling's series do not depend on one another, so they can be started in any order; by start date they are DCI Sophie Allen (2016–2025, 14 books) and The Misfits (2023, 3 books).
How are Michael Hambling's books organised into series?
This guide splits Michael Hambling's 17 books into 2 named series, with no standalone titles: DCI Sophie Allen (14 books, 2016–2025); The Misfits (3 books, 2023).