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Inspector Robert Colbeck

by Edward Marston

23 books Started 2004 Latest 2025
Publication Reading Order

The Inspector Robert Colbeck is a Horror / Historical Fiction series by Edward Marston, made up of 23 books published between 2004 and 2025. It begins with The Railway Detective (2004), and is best read in publication order. The most recent entry is Mystery at the Station Hotel (2025), spanning 21 years of storytelling.

23books
21years active
3decades
~1yrs between books
2025latest release
# Title Year Buy
2000s
1 The Railway Detective 2004 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2 The Excursion Train 2005 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
3 The Railway Viaduct 2006 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
4 The Iron Horse 2007 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
5 Murder on the Brighton Express 2007 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
6 The Silver Locomotive Mystery 2009 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2010s
7 Railway to the Grave 2010 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
8 Blood on the Line 2011 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
9 The Stationmaster's Farewell 2012 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
10 Peril on the Royal Train 2013 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
11 A Ticket to Oblivion 2014 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
12 Timetable of Death 2015 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
13 Signal for Vengeance 2016 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
14 The Circus Train Conspiracy 2017 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
15 A Christmas Railway Mystery 2017 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
16 Points of Danger 2019 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
17 Fear on the Phantom Special 2019 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2020s
18 Slaughter in the Sapperton Tunnel 2020 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
19 Tragedy on the Branch Line 2021 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
20 The Railway Detective's Christmas Case 2022 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
21 Death at the Terminus 2023 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
22 Murder in Transit 2024 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
23 Mystery at the Station HotelLatest 2025 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia

Inspector Robert Colbeck series: frequently asked questions

What order should I read the Inspector Robert Colbeck series?

Start with The Railway Detective (2004), the first book in the Inspector Robert Colbeck series by Edward Marston. Follow the books in publication order for the best reading experience.

How many books are in the Inspector Robert Colbeck series?

There are 23 books in the Inspector Robert Colbeck series by Edward Marston, published between 2004 and 2025.

What is the first book in the Inspector Robert Colbeck series?

The first book in the Inspector Robert Colbeck series is The Railway Detective, published in 2004 by Edward Marston.

What is the latest book in the Inspector Robert Colbeck series?

The most recent book in the Inspector Robert Colbeck series is Mystery at the Station Hotel (2025) by Edward Marston.

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About Edward Marston

Edward Marston is a British author known for his historical mystery novels and historical fiction. He was born in Surrey, England in 1940 and developed a passion for reading and writing from a young age. Marston's debut novel, "An Ill Wind," was published in 1975 and introduced Detective Superintendent Harry Dobbs, a recurring character in several of his subsequent works. He has written over 40 novels, including the "Railway Detective" and "Home Front Detective" series, set during World War II. Marston's novels have garnered critical acclaim for their well-researched historical settings, intricate plots, and engaging characters. He has won numerous awards, including the Crime Writers' Association's Gold Dagger Award for "Reputation for Violence" (1981) and the Historical Dagger Award for "The Railway Detective" (1998). Marston's works continue to entertain readers with their blend of historical authenticity and gripping mystery.

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