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ⓘ About Tony Black
When Tony Black is not working on his novels, he can usually be found reading, studying writing, and eating a lot of takeaway food. In recent times he has gotten into art which he claims has always been his first love. However, he never dreamed that he would ever make a living from it. Tony Black’s “Artefacts of the Dead” is the work that introduces Bob Valentine a detective inspector. It is soon evident that there is a serial killer out there, even as Bob Valentine has to deal with an investigation team that seems to have too many leaks. In Tony Black’s “A Taste of Ashes,” Bob Valentine the detective inspector is back on duty following a harrowing escape from near death.
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? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Tony Black?
When Tony Black is not working on his novels, he can usually be found reading, studying writing, and eating a lot of takeaway food. In recent times he has gotten into art which he claims has always been his first love. However, he never dreamed that he would ever make a living from it.
Which Tony Black series should I start with?
The best place to start is the Gus Dury series, the earliest of Tony Black's multi-book series: it opens with Paying for It (2008) and runs to 5 books across 2008–2021, ending with Wrecked (2021). Tony Black's other series stand alone, so they can be read in any order.
How many books has Tony Black written?
Tony Black has 26 books catalogued in this guide, published between 2008 and 2023. 13 of them belong to 4 named series — the largest being the Gus Dury series with 5 books — and 13 are standalone titles, collections or anthologies.
In what order should Tony Black's series be read?
Read each series in publication order — the numbered entries in each series follow the year each book first appeared. Tony Black's series do not depend on one another, so they can be started in any order; by start date they are Gus Dury (2008–2021, 5 books), DI Rob Brennan (2011–2012, 2 books) and Doug Michie (2012–2013, 2 books), plus 1 more.
How are Tony Black's books organised into series?
This guide splits Tony Black's 26 books into 4 named series and 13 titles that stand alone or appear only in collections: Gus Dury (5 books, 2008–2021); DI Bob Valentine (4 books, 2014–2019); DI Rob Brennan (2 books, 2011–2012); Doug Michie (2 books, 2012–2013).