Order of Chris Simms Books

Chris Simms writes two popular mystery series: the Detective Spicer novels and the Sean Blake Mystery books. This English author's passion for storytelling began in childhood, sparked by evenings spent listening to his father read M.R. James ghost stories around a campfire in rural Sussex where he grew up. Though he remained an avid reader throughout his life, Simms didn't begin his writing career until after turning thirty. The inspiration for his debut novel struck during an unexpected moment—while stranded roadside with a broken-down car shortly after his thirtieth birthday. His talent has earned recognition from the literary community, with Waterstones naming him among their '25 Authors for the Future.'

Publication Order of Anthologies

#TitleYearBuy
1
The Starlings & Other StoriesThe Starlings & Other Stories
2015
2
CWA Anthology of Short Stories: Mystery TourCWA Anthology of Short Stories: Mystery Tour
2017
3
Many Deadly ReturnsMany Deadly Returns
2021
4
Midsummer Mysteries Short StoriesMidsummer Mysteries Short Stories
2024

Publication Order of DC Iona Khan Books

#TitleYearBuy
1
Scratch DeeperScratch Deeper
2012
2
A Price to PayA Price to Pay
2013

Publication Order of DC Sean Blake Books

#TitleYearBuy
1
Loose TonguesLoose Tongues
2018
2
Marked MenMarked Men
2019

Publication Order of DI Jon Spicer Books

#TitleYearBuy
1
Killing the BeastsKilling the Beasts
2005
2
Shifting SkinShifting Skin
2006
3
Savage MoonSavage Moon
2007
4
Hell's FireHell's Fire
2008
5
The EdgeThe Edge
2009
6
Cut AdriftCut Adrift
2010
7
Sleeping DogsSleeping Dogs
2014
8
Death GamesDeath Games
2017

Standalone Novels

#TitleYearBuy
1
Outside the White LinesOutside the White Lines
2003
2
Pecking OrderPecking Order
2004
3
Sing Me to SleepSing Me to Sleep
2014
4
Rats' Nest / Dead GorgeousRats' Nest / Dead Gorgeous
2015