Order of Bill Slider Books

Inspector Bill Slider serves as the compelling protagonist in British author Cynthia Harrod-Eagles' acclaimed detective fiction series. Based at London's Shepherd's Bush CID, this police inspector navigates complex criminal cases throughout the metropolitan landscape of England's capital.

The genesis of the Bill Slider series reveals a fascinating origin story - Harrod-Eagles approached her first mystery novel with complete creative freedom, having no prior experience in detective fiction writing. She began the project purely for enjoyment, crafting the story organically without predetermined plot points or even knowing the identity of her murder victim. This spontaneous writing approach allowed the narrative to develop naturally as she progressed.

Launched in 1991 with "Orchestrated Death," the Bill Slider Mysteries have flourished into an extensive ongoing series featuring more than a dozen novels. The books follow both publication and chronological order, creating a seamless reading experience for fans who wish to follow Slider's career progression and character development throughout the series.

#TitleYearBuy
1
Orchestrated DeathOrchestrated Death
1991
2
Death WatchDeath Watch
1992
3
Necrochip / Death to GoNecrochip / Death to Go
1993
4
Dead End / Grave MusicDead End / Grave Music
1994
5
Blood LinesBlood Lines
1996
6
Killing TimeKilling Time
1996
7
Shallow GraveShallow Grave
1998
8
Blood SinisterBlood Sinister
1999
9
Gone TomorrowGone Tomorrow
2001
10
Dear DepartedDear Departed
2005
11
Game OverGame Over
2008
12
Fell PurposeFell Purpose
2009
13
Body LineBody Line
2011
14
Kill My DarlingKill My Darling
2011
15
Blood Never DiesBlood Never Dies
2012
16
Hard GoingHard Going
2014
17
Star FallStar Fall
2015
18
One UnderOne Under
2015
19
Old BonesOld Bones
2016
20
Shadow PlayShadow Play
2017
21
HeadlongHeadlong
2019
22
Cruel as the GraveCruel as the Grave
2021
23
Dying FallDying Fall
2022
24
Before I SleepBefore I Sleep
2023
25
Easeful DeathEaseful Death
2025