Detective Rutherford Barnes Mysteries Reading Order
| Title | Published | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|
| Devils’ Chimney | 2022 | Buy |
| Beachy Head | 2022 | Buy |
| Burnt Out Secrets | 2023 | Buy |
| The Chalk Man | 2024 | Buy |
| Five Names | 2024 | Buy |
Adam Lyndon writes British crime fiction centered on Detective Rutherford Barnes. The series launched in 2022 with “Devils’ Chimney” and has grown to five books, each set in atmospheric locations along the English coastline.
The mysteries combine traditional detective work with a strong sense of place, using the dramatic English landscape as both backdrop and plot element. Fans of classic British crime fiction will find familiar pleasures here, updated for a modern readership.