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Inspector Ian Rutledge

by Charles Todd

27 books Started 1994 Latest 2022
Publication Reading Order

The Inspector Ian Rutledge is a Romantic Suspense / Historical Fiction series by Charles Todd, made up of 27 books published between 1994 and 2022. It begins with A Test of Wills (1994), and is best read in publication order. The most recent entry is A Game of Fear (2022), spanning 28 years of storytelling.

27books
28years active
4decades
~1.1yrs between books
2022latest release
# Title Year Buy
1990s
1 A Test of Wills 1994 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2 Wings of Fire 1998 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
3 Search the Dark 1999 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2000s
4 Legacy of the Dead 2000 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
5 Watchers of Time 2001 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
6 A Fearsome Doubt 2002 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
7 A Cold Treachery 2005 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
8 A Long Shadow 2006 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
9 A False Mirror 2007 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
10 A Pale Horse 2007 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
11 A Matter of Justice 2008 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
12 The Red Door 2009 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2010s
13 The Kidnapping 2010 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
14 A Lonely Death 2011 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
15 The Confession 2011 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
16 Proof of Guilt 2013 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
17 Cold Comfort (Short Story) 2013 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
18 Hunting Shadows 2014 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
19 A Fine Summer's Day 2015 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
20 No Shred of Evidence 2016 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
21 Racing the Devil 2017 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
22 The Piper (Short Story) 2017 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
23 The Gatekeeper 2018 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
24 The Black Ascot 2019 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2020s
25 A Divided Loyalty 2020 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
26 A Fatal Lie 2021 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
27 A Game of FearLatest 2022 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia

Inspector Ian Rutledge series: frequently asked questions

What order should I read the Inspector Ian Rutledge series?

Start with A Test of Wills (1994), the first book in the Inspector Ian Rutledge series by Charles Todd. Follow the books in publication order for the best reading experience.

How many books are in the Inspector Ian Rutledge series?

There are 27 books in the Inspector Ian Rutledge series by Charles Todd, published between 1994 and 2022.

What is the first book in the Inspector Ian Rutledge series?

The first book in the Inspector Ian Rutledge series is A Test of Wills, published in 1994 by Charles Todd.

What is the latest book in the Inspector Ian Rutledge series?

The most recent book in the Inspector Ian Rutledge series is A Game of Fear (2022) by Charles Todd.

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About Charles Todd

Charles Todd is the pen name of Caroline and Charles Todd, a mother-and-son writing team who specialize in historical mystery novels. Caroline Todd (1920-2002) was a British author of over 60 romantic suspense novels. Her son, Charles Todd (born 1960), is an American author and historian. Together, they have written over 20 books in the Inspector Ian Rutledge series, set in postwar England and featuring a shell-shocked detective. The series has won numerous awards, including the Agatha Award for Best Historical Novel, and has been translated into over 25 languages. The Todds have also written the Bess Crawford series, set in 1920s England and featuring a female private investigator, and the Inspector Rutledge Mysteries graphic novel series.

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