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Ben Cooper & Diane Fry

by Stephen Booth

19 books Started 2000 Latest 2018
Publication Reading Order

The Ben Cooper & Diane Fry is a Police Procedural / Crime Fiction series by Stephen Booth, made up of 19 books published between 2000 and 2018. It begins with Black Dog (2000), and is best read in publication order. The most recent entry is Fall Down Dead (2018), spanning 18 years of storytelling.

19books
18years active
2decades
~1yrs between books
2018latest release
# Title Year Buy
2000s
1 Black Dog 2000 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2 Dancing with the Virgins 2001 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
3 Blood on the Tongue 2002 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
4 Blind to the Bones 2003 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
5 One Last Breath 2004 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
6 The Dead Place 2005 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
7 Scared To Live 2006 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
8 Dying to Sin 2007 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
9 Claws (Short Story) 2007 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
10 The Kill Call 2009 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2010s
11 Lost River 2010 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
12 The Devil's Edge 2011 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
13 Dead and Buried 2012 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
14 Already Dead 2013 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
15 The Corpse Bridge 2014 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
16 The Murder Road 2015 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
17 Secrets of Death 2017 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
18 Dead in the Dark 2017 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
19 Fall Down DeadLatest 2018 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia

Ben Cooper & Diane Fry series: frequently asked questions

What order should I read the Ben Cooper & Diane Fry series?

Start with Black Dog (2000), the first book in the Ben Cooper & Diane Fry series by Stephen Booth. Follow the books in publication order for the best reading experience.

How many books are in the Ben Cooper & Diane Fry series?

There are 19 books in the Ben Cooper & Diane Fry series by Stephen Booth, published between 2000 and 2018.

What is the first book in the Ben Cooper & Diane Fry series?

The first book in the Ben Cooper & Diane Fry series is Black Dog, published in 2000 by Stephen Booth.

What is the latest book in the Ben Cooper & Diane Fry series?

The most recent book in the Ben Cooper & Diane Fry series is Fall Down Dead (2018) by Stephen Booth.

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About Stephen Booth

Stephen Booth (born 1952) is a British author best known for his crime fiction. He grew up in Derbyshire, England, and worked as a teacher before becoming a full-time writer in 1986. Booth's debut novel, Death of a Cad, introduced Detective Sergeant Peter Barlow of the Derbyshire Constabulary, a character who would feature in over 30 subsequent novels. The series is known for its intricate plotting, vivid characters, and strong sense of place. Booth has received numerous awards, including the Crime Writers' Association John Creasey Memorial Award (1989) and the CWA Diamond Dagger (2022) for lifetime achievement. His work has been praised for its psychological depth, atmospheric settings, and exploration of social issues. Booth continues to write crime fiction and has also published two culinary mysteries featuring food writer and detective Leo Trentham. His work remains highly regarded by critics and readers alike.

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