📖 About Scott Cullen Mysteries

Scott Cullen Mysteries is a series universe written by Ed James. The complete collection runs to 15 books across 2 series, published between 2012 and 2026.

The main series is Publication Order of Scott Cullen Mysteries Books with 8 books. It opens with Ghost in the Machine (2012) and currently runs to Heroes and Villains (2018).

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🎯 Where to Start with Scott Cullen Mysteries

New readers should begin with the first book of the main series in publication order: Ghost in the Machine (2012), book 1 of Publication Order of Scott Cullen Mysteries 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 2 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.

📚 Scott Cullen Mysteries Books in Order

Publication Order of Scott Cullen Mysteries Books
8 books
1
Ghost in the Machine book cover1Ghost in the Machine2012Buy on Amazon
Devil in the Detail book cover2Devil in the Detail2012Buy on Amazon
Fire in the Blood book cover3Fire in the Blood2013Buy on Amazon
Dyed in the Wool / Stab in the Dark book cover4Dyed in the Wool / Stab in the Dark2013Buy on Amazon
Bottleneck / Cops and Robbers book cover5Bottleneck / Cops and Robbers2014Buy on Amazon
Windchill / Liars and Thieves book cover6Windchill / Liars and Thieves2014Buy on Amazon
Cowboys and Indians book cover7Cowboys and Indians2015Buy on Amazon
Heroes and Villains book cover8Heroes and Villains2018Buy on Amazon
Publication Order of Cullen & Bain Books
7 books
2
City of the Dead book cover1City of the Dead2020Buy on Amazon
World's End book cover2World's End2020Buy on Amazon
Hell's Kitchen book cover3Hell's Kitchen2020Buy on Amazon
Gore Glen book cover4Gore Glen2020Buy on Amazon
Dead in the Water book cover5Dead in the Water2021Buy on Amazon
The Last Drop book cover6The Last Drop2021Buy on Amazon
The Broken Line book cover7The Broken Line2026Buy on Amazon

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many Scott Cullen Mysteries books are there?
There are 15 books in the Scott Cullen Mysteries collection, organised into 2 series and published between 2012 and 2026.
What is the first Scott Cullen Mysteries book?
The first book is Ghost in the Machine, published in 2012.
What order should I read the Scott Cullen Mysteries 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 Scott Cullen Mysteries books?
The Scott Cullen Mysteries books were written by Ed James.
Is the Scott Cullen Mysteries series finished?
The main series, Publication Order of Scott Cullen Mysteries Books, has 8 books so far. The most recent title listed on this page gives the current end point of the series.
When did the Scott Cullen Mysteries series start?
The earliest title in this collection was published in 2012, and the most recent in 2026.