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The China Thrillers

by Peter May

7 books Started 1999 Latest 2010
Publication Reading Order

The The China Thrillers is a Police Procedural / Tartan Noir series by Peter May, comprising 7 books published between 1999 and 2010. Books are listed in publication order, which is the recommended reading sequence.

# Title Year Buy
1 The Firemaker 1999 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2 The Fourth Sacrifice 2000 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
3 The Killing Room 2000 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
4 Snakehead 2002 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
5 The Runner 2003 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
6 Chinese Whispers 2004 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
7 The Ghost Marriage (Short Story) 2010 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
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About Peter May

Peter May (born 20 December 1951) is a Scottish crime writer and journalist. Born in Glasgow, May began his career as a journalist and editor, working for several newspapers and magazines before becoming a full-time writer in 2000. May is best known for his Lewis Trilogy (2006-2008), featuring Detective Inspector Fin Macleod. His other notable works include "The Blackhouse" (2011), "Coffin Road" (2016), and "The Night Fire" (2020). May has received numerous awards for his writing, including the CWA Dagger in the Library (2012) and the Theakston's Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year Award (2013). His books have been translated into over 30 languages and have sold millions of copies worldwide. May's writing style is characterized by its atmospheric settings, complex characters, and intricate plots. His books often explore themes of crime, guilt, and redemption, and have received critical acclaim for their psychological depth and evocative prose.

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