Gold Reading Order#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| Gold / Gold Digger |
2021 |
Buy |
| Fools Gold |
2021 |
Buy |
Rough Diamonds Reading Order#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| Diamond Geezer |
2022 |
Buy |
| Rough Diamonds |
2022 |
Buy |
| Queen of Diamonds |
2022 |
Buy |
| Forever Diamonds |
2023 |
Buy |
The Silvas Reading Order#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| The Street |
2024 |
Buy |
| The Troublemakers |
2024 |
Buy |
| Turf War |
2025 |
Buy |
Tony Lambrianu Reading Order#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| Dangerous Games |
2019 |
Buy |
| Nasty Business |
2019 |
Buy |
| Francesca |
2019 |
Buy |
| Dirty Dealings |
2020 |
Buy |
| The Bad Boy |
2023 |
Buy |
Gillian Godden writes British gangland crime fiction centered on criminal families, power struggles, and the violent world of organized crime. She has published steadily since 2019, building several interconnected series that follow different figures in the London underworld and beyond.
Her Tony Lambrianu series, which began with Dangerous Games, follows a ruthless crime boss through five books of deals, betrayals, and territorial wars. The Rough Diamonds series and the Gold duology explore similar territory with different casts, while The Silvas, her most recent series beginning in 2024, follows a new criminal family. Godden’s books are known for their fast pace and willingness to portray the brutal realities of the criminal world without softening the edges.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many books has Gillian Godden written?
Gillian Godden has written fourteen books across four series.
What was Gillian Godden's first book?
Gillian Godden’s first book is Dangerous Games, published in 2019.
What type of crime fiction does Gillian Godden write?
Gillian Godden specializes in British gangland crime fiction, focusing on criminal families and underworld power struggles in London and beyond. Her books feature morally complex characters navigating loyalty, betrayal, and violence in organized crime networks.