📖 About DCI Sophie Allen

DCI Sophie Allen is a series universe written by Michael Hambling. The complete collection runs to 14 books across 1 series, published between 2016 and 2025.

The main series is Publication Order of DCI Sophie Allen Books with 14 books. It opens with Dark Crimes (2016) and currently runs to Shocking Crimes (2025).

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🎯 Where to Start with DCI Sophie Allen

New readers should begin with the first book of the main series in publication order: Dark Crimes (2016), book 1 of Publication Order of DCI Sophie Allen Books. Reading in publication order lets the world and characters develop the way the author intended, and it avoids spoilers that later books may contain.

Each of the 1 series on this page is expandable — click a series heading to see every title it contains, in order, with a direct link to buy the book on Amazon.

📚 DCI Sophie Allen Books in Order

Publication Order of DCI Sophie Allen Books
14 books
1
Dark Crimes book cover1Dark Crimes2016Buy on Amazon
Deadly Crimes book cover2Deadly Crimes2016Buy on Amazon
Secret Crimes book cover3Secret Crimes2016Buy on Amazon
Buried Crimes book cover4Buried Crimes2016Buy on Amazon
Twisted Crimes book cover5Twisted Crimes2017Buy on Amazon
Evil Crimes book cover6Evil Crimes2017Buy on Amazon
Shadow Crimes book cover7Shadow Crimes2018Buy on Amazon
Silent Crimes book cover8Silent Crimes2019Buy on Amazon
Ruthless Crimes book cover9Ruthless Crimes2020Buy on Amazon
Brutal Crimes book cover10Brutal Crimes2021Buy on Amazon
Hidden Crimes book cover11Hidden Crimes2022Buy on Amazon
Vicious Crimes book cover12Vicious Crimes2024Buy on Amazon
Heartless Crimes book cover13Heartless Crimes2024Buy on Amazon
Shocking Crimes book cover14Shocking Crimes2025Buy on Amazon

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many DCI Sophie Allen books are there?
There are 14 books in the DCI Sophie Allen collection, organised into 1 series and published between 2016 and 2025.
What is the first DCI Sophie Allen book?
The first book is Dark Crimes, published in 2016.
What order should I read the DCI Sophie Allen books in?
Most readers use publication order, which is the order the books were originally released. A chronological order is also provided on this page for readers who prefer to follow the internal timeline of the story.
Who wrote the DCI Sophie Allen books?
The DCI Sophie Allen books were written by Michael Hambling.
Is the DCI Sophie Allen series finished?
The main series, Publication Order of DCI Sophie Allen Books, has 14 books so far. The most recent title listed on this page gives the current end point of the series.
When did the DCI Sophie Allen series start?
The earliest title in this collection was published in 2016, and the most recent in 2025.