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Bryant & May: Peculiar Crimes Unit

by Christopher Fowler

21 books Started 2003 Latest 2021
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The Bryant & May: Peculiar Crimes Unit is a Historical Fiction / Crime Fiction series by Christopher Fowler, made up of 21 books published between 2003 and 2021. It begins with Full Dark House (2003), and is best read in publication order. The most recent entry is London Bridge Is Falling Down (2021), spanning 18 years of storytelling.

21books
18years active
3decades
~0.9yrs between books
2021latest release
# Title Year Buy
2000s
1 Full Dark House 2003 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2 The Water Room 2004 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
3 Seventy-Seven Clocks 2005 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
4 Ten Second Staircase 2006 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
5 White Corridor 2007 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
6 The Victoria Vanishes 2008 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
7 Bryant & May on the Loose 2009 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2010s
8 Off the Rails 2010 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
9 The Memory of Blood 2011 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
10 Bryant & May's Mystery Tour 2011 Search on Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
11 The Invisible Code 2012 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
12 The Bleeding Heart 2014 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
13 The Secret Santa (Short Story) 2015 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
14 The Burning Man 2015 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
15 Strange Tide 2016 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
16 Wild Chamber 2017 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
17 Hall of Mirrors 2018 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
18 The Lonely Hour 2019 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
19 England’s Finest 2019 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2020s
20 Oranges and Lemons 2020 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
21 London Bridge Is Falling DownLatest 2021 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia

Bryant & May: Peculiar Crimes Unit series: frequently asked questions

What order should I read the Bryant & May: Peculiar Crimes Unit series?

Start with Full Dark House (2003), the first book in the Bryant & May: Peculiar Crimes Unit series by Christopher Fowler. Follow the books in publication order for the best reading experience.

How many books are in the Bryant & May: Peculiar Crimes Unit series?

There are 21 books in the Bryant & May: Peculiar Crimes Unit series by Christopher Fowler, published between 2003 and 2021.

What is the first book in the Bryant & May: Peculiar Crimes Unit series?

The first book in the Bryant & May: Peculiar Crimes Unit series is Full Dark House, published in 2003 by Christopher Fowler.

What is the latest book in the Bryant & May: Peculiar Crimes Unit series?

The most recent book in the Bryant & May: Peculiar Crimes Unit series is London Bridge Is Falling Down (2021) by Christopher Fowler.

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About Christopher Fowler

Christopher Fowler is a British author known for his crime fiction, particularly his Peculiar Crimes Unit series. He was born in London in 1953 and has worked as a scriptwriter and journalist before turning to writing full-time. Fowler's notable works include the Bryant & May series, featuring a pair of elderly and eccentric detectives, and the Peculiar Crimes Unit series, which follows a team of experts investigating unusual and unexplained crimes. Fowler's novels have received critical acclaim for their strong characters, clever plots, and witty writing style. He has won several awards, including the Crime Writers' Association Ellis Peters Historical Award for "Tenacity" and the CWA Dagger in the Library for the Bryant & May series. His works have been translated into numerous languages and adapted for television. Fowler is considered one of the leading figures in contemporary British crime fiction.

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