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Charlie Peace

by Robert Barnard

11 books Started 1989 Latest 2012
Publication Reading Order

The Charlie Peace is a Crime Fiction / Mystery series by Robert Barnard, made up of 11 books published between 1989 and 2012. It begins with Death and the Chaste Apprentice (1989), and is best read in publication order. The most recent entry is A Charitable Body (2012), spanning 23 years of storytelling.

11books
23years active
4decades
~2.3yrs between books
2012latest release
# Title Year Buy
1980s
1 Death and the Chaste Apprentice 1989 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
1990s
2 A Fatal Attachment 1992 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
3 A Hovering of Vultures 1993 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
4 The Bad Samaritan 1995 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
5 No Place of Safety 1997 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
6 The Corpse at the Haworth Tandoori 1998 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2000s
7 Unholy Dying / Turbulent Priest 2001 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
8 The Bones in the Attic 2002 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
9 A Fall from Grace 2007 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
10 The Killings on Jubilee Terrace 2009 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2010s
11 A Charitable BodyLatest 2012 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia

Charlie Peace series: frequently asked questions

What order should I read the Charlie Peace series?

Start with Death and the Chaste Apprentice (1989), the first book in the Charlie Peace series by Robert Barnard. Follow the books in publication order for the best reading experience.

How many books are in the Charlie Peace series?

There are 11 books in the Charlie Peace series by Robert Barnard, published between 1989 and 2012.

What is the first book in the Charlie Peace series?

The first book in the Charlie Peace series is Death and the Chaste Apprentice, published in 1989 by Robert Barnard.

What is the latest book in the Charlie Peace series?

The most recent book in the Charlie Peace series is A Charitable Body (2012) by Robert Barnard.

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About Robert Barnard

Robert Barnard (1936-2013) was an acclaimed British crime novelist and academic. Born in Essex, England, he studied English at the University of Leicester and taught literature before pursuing writing full-time. Barnard published over 100 novels, many featuring his recurring character Detective Constable Charlie Resnick of the Metropolitan Police. His intricate plots and witty style earned him comparisons to Agatha Christie. Notable works include the CWA Gold Dagger Award-winning "Death of a Mystery Writer" (1987) and "Death in a Strange Country" (1986). Barnard's novels have been praised for their clever storytelling, humor, and social commentary. He received numerous awards throughout his career, including the CWA Silver Dagger Award and the Macavity Award. Barnard's critical success established him as one of the leading figures in the British crime fiction genre.

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