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Duncan Kincaid/Gemma James

by Deborah Crombie

20 books Started 1993 Latest 2023
Publication Reading Order

The Duncan Kincaid/Gemma James is a Police Procedural / Crime Fiction series by Deborah Crombie, made up of 20 books published between 1993 and 2023. It begins with A Share in Death (1993), and is best read in publication order. The most recent entry is A Killing of Innocents (2023), spanning 30 years of storytelling.

20books
30years active
4decades
~1.6yrs between books
2023latest release
# Title Year Buy
1990s
1 A Share in Death 1993 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2 All Shall Be Well 1994 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
3 Leave the Grave Green 1996 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
4 Mourn Not Your Dead 1996 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
5 Dreaming of the Bones 1997 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
6 Kissed a Sad Goodbye 1999 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2000s
7 A Finer End 2001 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
8 And Justice There Is None 2002 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
9 Now May You Weep 2003 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
10 In a Dark House 2004 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
11 Water Like a Stone 2007 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
12 Where Memories Lie 2008 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
13 Necessary as Blood 2009 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2010s
14 Nocturne (Short Story) 2010 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
15 No Mark Upon Her 2011 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
16 The Sound of Broken Glass 2013 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
17 To Dwell in Darkness 2014 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
18 Garden of Lamentations 2017 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
19 A Bitter Feast 2019 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2020s
20 A Killing of InnocentsLatest 2023 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia

Duncan Kincaid/Gemma James series: frequently asked questions

What order should I read the Duncan Kincaid/Gemma James series?

Start with A Share in Death (1993), the first book in the Duncan Kincaid/Gemma James series by Deborah Crombie. Follow the books in publication order for the best reading experience.

How many books are in the Duncan Kincaid/Gemma James series?

There are 20 books in the Duncan Kincaid/Gemma James series by Deborah Crombie, published between 1993 and 2023.

What is the first book in the Duncan Kincaid/Gemma James series?

The first book in the Duncan Kincaid/Gemma James series is A Share in Death, published in 1993 by Deborah Crombie.

What is the latest book in the Duncan Kincaid/Gemma James series?

The most recent book in the Duncan Kincaid/Gemma James series is A Killing of Innocents (2023) by Deborah Crombie.

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About Deborah Crombie

Deborah Crombie is an American mystery writer best known for her series featuring Detective Superintendent Duncan Kincaid and Detective Sergeant Gemma James. Born in 1952 in Texas, she studied journalism and worked as a newspaper reporter before turning to writing. Crombie's debut novel, "Mourning the Innocent," was published in 1994 and introduced Kincaid and James. The series has since grown to over 20 books, set in the picturesque Cotswolds region of England. Crombie's intricate plots and well-developed characters have earned her wide acclaim. She has received multiple awards, including the Agatha, Anthony, and Macavity Awards for Best Mystery Novel. Her work has been praised for its suspenseful pacing, evocative setting, and realistic portrayal of law enforcement. Crombie's novels have been translated into over 25 languages and have sold millions of copies worldwide, establishing her as one of the most successful mystery writers of her time.

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