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ⓘ About Simon McCleave
Simon McCleave is a mystery author best known for his debut novel, The Snowdonia Killings. Born in South London, this talented author worked in television as a Script Editor with BBC and Channel 4 before switching to become a Story Analyst in Los Angeles. Some of McCleave’s outstanding works as a scriptwriter include Murder In Suburbia and Silent Witness series. His Out of the Game film with Channel 4 also earned him some recognition. Currently, McCleave resides in North Wales with his wife and their two children. The Snowdonia Killings This is a well-written police procedural with an amazing lead character. It is refreshing having a team that is working together without jealousy and tension. Ruth is such a lovable character, and it is admirable how well she relates with her partner.
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The Bangor Cathedral Killings
Latest in the series · book 28 of 28 · published 2027
? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Simon McCleave?
Simon McCleave is a mystery author best known for his debut novel, The Snowdonia Killings. Born in South London, this talented author worked in television as a Script Editor with BBC and Channel 4 before switching to become a Story Analyst in Los Angeles. Some of McCleave’s outstanding works as a scriptwriter include Murder In Suburbia and Silent Witness series.
Which Simon McCleave series should I start with?
The best place to start is the DI Ruth Hunter series, the earliest of Simon McCleave's multi-book series: it opens with Sins of the Father (2019) and runs to 28 books across 2019–2027, ending with The Bangor Cathedral Killings (2027). Simon McCleave's other series stand alone, so they can be read in any order.
How many books has Simon McCleave written?
Simon McCleave has 45 books catalogued in this guide, published between 2019 and 2027. 43 of them belong to 4 named series — the largest being the DI Ruth Hunter series with 28 books — and 2 are standalone titles, collections or anthologies.
In what order should Simon McCleave's series be read?
Read each series in publication order — the numbered entries in each series follow the year each book first appeared. Simon McCleave's series do not depend on one another, so they can be started in any order; by start date they are DI Ruth Hunter (2019–2027, 28 books), DC Ruth Hunter Murder File (2021, 4 books) and Anglesey (2022–2024, 5 books), plus 1 more.
How are Simon McCleave's books organised into series?
This guide splits Simon McCleave's 45 books into 4 named series and 2 titles that stand alone or appear only in collections: DI Ruth Hunter (28 books, 2019–2027); Frank Marshal (6 books, 2025–2026); Anglesey (5 books, 2022–2024); DC Ruth Hunter Murder File (4 books, 2021).