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Bruno, Chief Of Police

by Martin Walker

24 books Started 2008 Latest 2025
Publication Reading Order

The Bruno, Chief Of Police is a Mystery series by Martin Walker, made up of 24 books published between 2008 and 2025. It begins with Bruno, Chief of Police / Death in the Dordogne (2008), and is best read in publication order. The most recent entry is An Enemy in the Village (2025), spanning 17 years of storytelling.

24books
17years active
3decades
~0.7yrs between books
2025latest release
# Title Year Buy
2000s
1 Bruno, Chief of Police / Death in the Dordogne 2008 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2 The Dark Vineyard 2009 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2010s
3 Black Diamond 2010 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
4 The Crowded Grave 2011 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
5 The Devil's Cave 2012 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
6 Bruno and the Carol Singers / Bruno and le Pere Noel (Short Story) 2012 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
7 The Resistance Man 2013 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
8 The Children Return / Children of War / Death Undercover 2014 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
9 A Market Tale (Short Story) 2014 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
10 The Dying Season / The Patriarch 2015 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
11 Fatal Pursuit 2016 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
12 The Templars' Last Secret 2017 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
13 A Taste for Vengeance 2018 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
14 The Chocolate War (Short Story) 2018 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
15 The Body in the Castle Well 2019 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
16 A Birthday Lunch (Short Story) 2019 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2020s
17 Oystercatcher (Short Story) 2020 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
18 The Shooting at Chateau Rock 2020 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
19 The Coldest Case 2021 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
20 Bruno's Challenge and Other Stories of the French Countryside 2022 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
21 To Kill a Troubadour 2022 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
22 A Chateau Under Siege 2023 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
23 A Grave in the Woods 2024 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
24 An Enemy in the VillageLatest 2025 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia

Bruno, Chief Of Police series: frequently asked questions

What order should I read the Bruno, Chief Of Police series?

Start with Bruno, Chief of Police / Death in the Dordogne (2008), the first book in the Bruno, Chief Of Police series by Martin Walker. Follow the books in publication order for the best reading experience.

How many books are in the Bruno, Chief Of Police series?

There are 24 books in the Bruno, Chief Of Police series by Martin Walker, published between 2008 and 2025.

What is the first book in the Bruno, Chief Of Police series?

The first book in the Bruno, Chief Of Police series is Bruno, Chief of Police / Death in the Dordogne, published in 2008 by Martin Walker.

What is the latest book in the Bruno, Chief Of Police series?

The most recent book in the Bruno, Chief Of Police series is An Enemy in the Village (2025) by Martin Walker.

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About Martin Walker

Martin Walker is a British journalist, non-fiction author, and novelist. Born in Edinburgh, he studied at the University of Glasgow and began his career as a reporter for the BBC. He later worked as a foreign correspondent for The Guardian and The Independent, covering conflicts in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa. Walker is best known for his mystery novel series set in the Dordogne region of France, featuring protagonist Bruno Courrèges, the chief of police. The first novel in the series, "Bruno, Chief of Police," was published in 2008 and became an international bestseller. Walker has written over 20 novels in the series, which have been translated into more than 20 languages. The novels have garnered critical acclaim for their vivid descriptions of the French countryside, their intricate plots, and their exploration of contemporary social issues.

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