Series reading guide · updated 2026
Inspector Ian Rutledge Books in Order
Every Inspector Ian Rutledge book in publication order — 26 in total, spanning 1994–2021.
Publication Order of Inspector Ian Rutledge Books
| # | Title | Year | Get it |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A Test Of Wills | 1994 | Amazon US UK |
| 2 | Wings of Fire | 1998 | Amazon US UK |
| 3 | Search the Dark | 1999 | Amazon US UK |
| 4 | Legacy of the Dead | 2000 | Amazon US UK |
| 5 | Watchers of Time | 2001 | Amazon US UK |
| 6 | A Fearsome Doubt | 2002 | Amazon US UK |
| 7 | A Cold Treachery | 2005 | Amazon US UK |
| 8 | A Long Shadow | 2006 | Amazon US UK |
| 9 | A False Mirror | 2007 | Amazon US UK |
| 10 | A Pale Horse | 2007 | Amazon US UK |
| 11 | A Matter of Justice | 2008 | Amazon US UK |
| 12 | The Red Door | 2009 | Amazon US UK |
| 13 | The Kidnapping | 2010 | Amazon US UK |
| 14 | A Lonely Death | 2011 | Amazon US UK |
| 15 | The Confession | 2011 | Amazon US UK |
| 16 | Proof of Guilt | 2013 | Amazon US UK |
| 17 | Cold Comfort | 2013 | Amazon US UK |
| 18 | Hunting Shadows | 2014 | Amazon US UK |
| 19 | A Fine Summer's Day | 2015 | Amazon US UK |
| 20 | No Shred of Evidence | 2016 | Amazon US UK |
| 21 | Racing the Devil | 2017 | Amazon US UK |
| 22 | The Piper | 2017 | Amazon US UK |
| 23 | The Gatekeeper | 2018 | Amazon US UK |
| 24 | The Black Ascot | 2019 | Amazon US UK |
| 25 | A Divided Loyalty | 2020 | Amazon US UK |
| 26 | A Fatal Lie | 2021 | Amazon US UK |
Every title by year All 26, oldest to newest
| # | Title | Year | Get it |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A Test Of Wills | 1994 | Amazon US UK |
| 2 | Wings of Fire | 1998 | Amazon US UK |
| 3 | Search the Dark | 1999 | Amazon US UK |
| 4 | Legacy of the Dead | 2000 | Amazon US UK |
| 5 | Watchers of Time | 2001 | Amazon US UK |
| 6 | A Fearsome Doubt | 2002 | Amazon US UK |
| 7 | A Cold Treachery | 2005 | Amazon US UK |
| 8 | A Long Shadow | 2006 | Amazon US UK |
| 9 | A False Mirror | 2007 | Amazon US UK |
| 10 | A Pale Horse | 2007 | Amazon US UK |
| 11 | A Matter of Justice | 2008 | Amazon US UK |
| 12 | The Red Door | 2009 | Amazon US UK |
| 13 | The Kidnapping | 2010 | Amazon US UK |
| 14 | A Lonely Death | 2011 | Amazon US UK |
| 15 | The Confession | 2011 | Amazon US UK |
| 16 | Proof of Guilt | 2013 | Amazon US UK |
| 17 | Cold Comfort | 2013 | Amazon US UK |
| 18 | Hunting Shadows | 2014 | Amazon US UK |
| 19 | A Fine Summer's Day | 2015 | Amazon US UK |
| 20 | No Shred of Evidence | 2016 | Amazon US UK |
| 21 | Racing the Devil | 2017 | Amazon US UK |
| 22 | The Piper | 2017 | Amazon US UK |
| 23 | The Gatekeeper | 2018 | Amazon US UK |
| 24 | The Black Ascot | 2019 | Amazon US UK |
| 25 | A Divided Loyalty | 2020 | Amazon US UK |
| 26 | A Fatal Lie | 2021 | Amazon US UK |
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