Anthologies#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| Killer Fiction: 11 Short Stories of Killers, Fixers, and P.I.s |
2010 |
Buy |
| The Mammoth Book of Best British Crime 8 |
2011 |
Buy |
| True Brit Grit |
2011 |
Buy |
Cruxys Solutions Investigations Reading Order#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| The Locker |
2016 |
Buy |
| The Bid |
2017 |
Buy |
Gonzales & Vaslik Investigations Reading Order#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| The Locker |
2016 |
Buy |
| The Drone |
2021 |
Buy |
Harry Tate Reading Order#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| Red Station |
2010 |
Buy |
| Tracers |
2011 |
Buy |
| Deception |
2011 |
Buy |
| Retribution |
2013 |
Buy |
| Execution |
2013 |
Buy |
| Terminal Black |
2020 |
Buy |
Inspector Lucas Rocco Reading Order#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| Death on the Marais / Rocco and the Echoes of War |
2011 |
Buy |
| Death on the Rive Nord |
2011 |
N/A |
| Death on the Rive Nord / Rocco and the Stranger |
2011 |
Buy |
| Death on the Pont Noir / Rocco and the Black Bridge |
2012 |
Buy |
| Death at the Clos Du Lac / Rocco and the Lake of Secrets |
2013 |
Buy |
| Death at the Clos du Lac: 4 |
2013 |
N/A |
| Rocco and the Snow Angel |
2015 |
N/A |
| Rocco and the Nightingale |
2017 |
Buy |
| Rocco and the Price of Lies |
2019 |
Buy |
| Death at the Old Asylum |
2021 |
Buy |
| Death on the Marais |
2011 |
N/A |
| Death on the Pont Noir |
2012 |
N/A |
| Death at the Clos Du Lac |
2013 |
N/A |
Marc Portman Reading Order#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| The Watchman |
2014 |
Buy |
| Close Quarters |
2015 |
Buy |
| Hard Cover |
2016 |
Buy |
| Dark Asset |
2017 |
Buy |
| A Hostile State |
2021 |
Buy |
Marc Portman / The Lone Mercenary Reading Order#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| The Watchman |
2014 |
Buy |
| Close Quarters |
2015 |
Buy |
| Hard Cover |
2016 |
Buy |
| Dark Asset |
2017 |
Buy |
| A Hostile State |
2021 |
Buy |
Non-Fiction#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| Write On!: The Writer’s Help Book |
2011 |
Buy |
Riley Gavin & Frank Palmer Reading Order#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| No Peace for the Wicked |
2004 |
Buy |
| No Help for the Dying |
2005 |
Buy |
| No Sleep for the Dead |
2007 |
Buy |
| No Tears for the Lost |
2007 |
Buy |
| No Kiss for the Devil |
2008 |
Buy |
| No Time for Regrets |
2024 |
Buy |
Short Story Collections#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| Shades of Mayhem, Vol. 1 |
2012 |
Buy |
| Shades of Mayhem, Vol. 2 |
2012 |
Buy |
Standalone Novels#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| The Lost Patrol |
2002 |
Buy |
| Smart Moves |
2013 |
Buy |
| Killing Waters |
2023 |
Buy |
Adrian Magson is a British author who has built a reputation for well-crafted crime fiction and spy thrillers since his first novel appeared in 2002. He lives in the Forest of Dean and has written across several series, each with a distinct flavor. His Inspector Lucas Rocco books are police procedurals set in 1960s rural France, often compared to the Maigret novels for their atmospheric settings and methodical detective work. The Marc Portman thrillers follow an American shadow operative who protects spies in dangerous situations, while the Harry Tate series features an MI5 agent dealing with the fallout of botched operations.
Before turning to novels, Magson wrote extensively for magazines, producing short stories and features for national and international publications. He was shortlisted for the Crime Writers’ Association Debut Dagger Award. His earlier Riley Gavin and Frank Palmer series paired a young investigative journalist with a former military policeman turned private investigator, establishing the character-driven approach he has carried through all his work.
With over forty books across crime, spy, and thriller genres, Magson has proven he can handle very different kinds of stories. Whether the setting is a muddy village in Picardy, the backstreets of London, or a hostile foreign capital, his writing stays grounded and focused on the people caught up in dangerous situations.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many books has Adrian Magson written?
Adrian Magson has written 48 books across eleven series.
What was Adrian Magson's first book?
Adrian Magson’s first book is The Lost Patrol, published in 2002.
What is Adrian Magson's writing background before novels?
Before publishing novels, Adrian Magson wrote short stories and features for women’s magazines and had countless pieces published in national and international publications. He was also shortlisted for the Crime Writers’ Association Debut Dagger Award, which helped launch his novel-writing career.