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Michael Russell

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🎯 Where Should I Start?

Best Starting Point
Publication Order of Stefan Gillespie Books
Start with: The City of Shadows (2012)

ⓘ About Michael Russell

With a history of writing for television, as well as working full-time as a novelist, the British writer Michael Russell is a well-regarded one within his field. Working on long-running shows such as ‘Emmerdale Farm’ he has created a strong name for himself within the media industry. It has also given him an insight into the writing process of his own novels, as it has allowed him to apply a more visual style to his characters and stories. Early and Personal Life Born and raised in the United Kingdom, Michael Russell always held a strong interest in both reading and writing. Intensely interested in the origins of English and how it came to be, he would focus on this as a specific interest throughout his life.

All Book Series by Michael Russell

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The City of Shadows

Series opener · book 1 of 10 · published 2012

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2012
2
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The City of Strangers

Book 2 of 10 · published 2013

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2013
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The City in Darkness

Book 3 of 10 · published 2016

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2016
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The City of Lies

Book 4 of 10 · published 2017

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2017
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The City in Flames

Book 5 of 10 · published 2019

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2019
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The City Under Siege

Book 6 of 10 · published 2020

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2020
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The City Underground

Book 7 of 10 · published 2022

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2022
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The City of God

Book 8 of 10 · published 2023

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2023
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The Dead City

Book 9 of 10 · published 2025

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2025
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The City in Year Zero

Latest in the series · book 10 of 10 · published 2026

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2026

? Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Michael Russell?

With a history of writing for television, as well as working full-time as a novelist, the British writer Michael Russell is a well-regarded one within his field. Working on long-running shows such as 'Emmerdale Farm' he has created a strong name for himself within the media industry. It has also given him an insight into the writing process of his own novels, as it has allowed him to apply a more visual style to his characters and stories.

Which Michael Russell series should I start with?

The best place to start is the Stefan Gillespie series, the earliest of Michael Russell's multi-book series: it opens with The City of Shadows (2012) and runs to 10 books across 2012–2026, ending with The City in Year Zero (2026).

How many books has Michael Russell written?

Michael Russell has 10 books catalogued in this guide, published between 2012 and 2026. Every one of them sits in one of 1 named series — the largest being the Stefan Gillespie series with 10 books.

In what order should Michael Russell's series be read?

Read each series in publication order — the numbered entries in each series follow the year each book first appeared. Michael Russell's series do not depend on one another, so they can be started in any order; by start date they are Stefan Gillespie (2012–2026, 10 books).

How are Michael Russell's books organised into series?

This guide splits Michael Russell's 10 books into 1 named series, with no standalone titles: Stefan Gillespie (10 books, 2012–2026).