Reading Order
5 series · 31 books| # | Title | Year | Buy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Firemaker | 1999 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia | |
| 2 | The Fourth Sacrifice | 2000 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia | |
| 3 | The Killing Room | 2000 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia | |
| 4 | Snakehead | 2002 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia | |
| 5 | The Runner | 2003 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia | |
| 6 | Chinese Whispers | 2004 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia | |
| 7 | The Ghost Marriage (Short Story) | 2010 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| # | Title | Year | Buy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Extraordinary People / Dry Bones | 2006 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia | |
| 2 | The Critic / A Vintage Corpse | 2007 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia | |
| 3 | Blacklight Blue | 2008 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia | |
| 4 | Freeze Frame | 2010 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia | |
| 5 | Blowback | 2010 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia | |
| 6 | Cast Iron | 2017 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia | |
| 7 | The Night Gate | 2021 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
Lewis Trilogy Series
| # | Title | Year | Buy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Blackhouse | 2009 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia | |
| 2 | The Lewis Man | 2011 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia | |
| 3 | The Chessmen | 2012 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia | |
| 4 | The Black Loch | 2024 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
Peter May Other Novels
| # | Title | Year | Buy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Reporter | 1978 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia | |
| 2 | Fallen Hero | 1979 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia | |
| 3 | The Man with No Face / Hidden Faces | 1981 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia | |
| 4 | The Noble Path | 1992 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia | |
| 5 | Virtually Dead | 2010 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia | |
| 6 | Entry Island | 2013 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia | |
| 7 | Runaway | 2015 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia | |
| 8 | Coffin Road | 2016 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia | |
| 9 | I'll Keep You Safe | 2018 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia | |
| 10 | A Silent Death | 2020 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia | |
| 11 | Lockdown | 2020 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia | |
| 12 | A Winter Grave | 2023 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
Peter May Non-Fiction Books
| # | Title | Year | Buy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hebrides | 2013 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
Peter May (born 20 December 1951) is a Scottish crime writer and journalist. Born in Glasgow, May began his career as a journalist and editor, working for several newspapers and magazines before becoming a full-time writer in 2000. May is best known for his Lewis Trilogy (2006-2008), featuring Detective Inspector Fin Macleod. His other notable works include "The Blackhouse" (2011), "Coffin Road" (2016), and "The Night Fire" (2020). May has received numerous awards for his writing, including the CWA Dagger in the Library (2012) and the Theakston's Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year Award (2013). His books have been translated into over 30 languages and have sold millions of copies worldwide. May's writing style is characterized by its atmospheric settings, complex characters, and intricate plots. His books often explore themes of crime, guilt, and redemption, and have received critical acclaim for their psychological depth and evocative prose.