Order of Inspector Troy Books

Inspector Frederick Troy takes center stage in John Lawton's acclaimed historical crime fiction series, though the sharp-witted detective strongly objects to being called Frederick or any variation of his given name. Working as an investigator with Scotland Yard's murder squad, Troy navigates cases beginning in the tumultuous era of World War II.

American author John Lawton launched this ongoing series in 1995 with the debut novel "Black Out," and the books have captured enough attention that Columbia Pictures has secured the film rights. The Inspector Troy novels offer readers both compelling mysteries and rich historical atmosphere as they follow the career of this distinctive Scotland Yard detective.

Here is the complete Inspector Troy series by John Lawton, listed by publication year and in chronological order:

#TitleYearBuy
1
Second ViolinSecond Violin
2007
2
Riptide / Bluffing Mr. ChurchillRiptide / Bluffing Mr. Churchill
2001
3
Black OutBlack Out
1995
4
A Lily of the FieldA Lily of the Field
2010
5
Old FlamesOld Flames
1996
6
Friends and TraitorsFriends and Traitors
2017
7
Flesh Wounds / Blue RondoFlesh Wounds / Blue Rondo
2005
8
A Little White DeathA Little White Death
1998
9
Smoke and EmbersSmoke and Embers
2025