Order of Jack Parlabane Books

Jack Parlabane stands as the central character in Christopher Brookmyre's acclaimed Tartan Noir crime series. This investigative journalist operates with a flexible relationship to the law, readily crossing boundaries into trespassing and burglary when his pursuit of the truth demands it.

Brookmyre first brought Parlabane to life in 1996's Quite Ugly One Morning, launching what has become an ongoing series that continues to captivate readers. The character also makes an appearance in Brookmyre's standalone work Not The End Of The World. The following list presents Christopher Brookmyre's Jack Parlabane novels arranged by publication date, which mirrors their chronological sequence:

#TitleYearBuy
1
Quite Ugly One MorningQuite Ugly One Morning
1996
2
Country of the BlindCountry of the Blind
1997
3
Boiling a FrogBoiling a Frog
2000
4
Be My EnemyBe My Enemy
2004
5
Attack Of The Unsinkable Rubber DucksAttack Of The Unsinkable Rubber Ducks
2007
6
The Last Day of ChristmasThe Last Day of Christmas
2014
7
Dead Girl WalkingDead Girl Walking
2015
8
Black WidowBlack Widow
2016
9
Want You Gone / The Last HackWant You Gone / The Last Hack
2017