Luke Delaney books

Luke Delaney is a British crime writer and former Metropolitan Police detective whose novels draw on his real experience investigating violent crime in London.

DI Sean Corrigan Reading Order

Title Published Buy on Amazon
Redemption of the Dead 2013 Buy
The Network 2014 Buy
The Rain Killer 2015 Buy
Cold Killing 2013 Buy
The Keeper 2013 Buy
The Toy Taker 2014 Buy
The Jackdaw 2015 Buy
An Imperfect Killing 2016 Buy
A Killing Mind 2017 Buy
The Rule of Fear 2017 Buy

Sergeant Jack King Reading Order

Title Published Buy on Amazon
The Rule of Fear 2017 Buy
The Killing Boys 2021 Buy
Senseless 2022 Buy

Standalone Novels

Title Published Buy on Amazon
The Killing Boys 2021 Buy
Senseless 2022 Buy

Luke Delaney is a former Metropolitan Police detective who turned to writing crime fiction after years investigating serious crimes in London. His DI Sean Corrigan series draws directly on his experience as a detective, bringing an insider’s knowledge of police work to the page.

His novels have been praised for their realistic depiction of criminal investigation and the psychological toll it takes on the detectives doing the work. Beyond the Corrigan series, he has also written the Sergeant Jack King books and standalone thrillers.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Luke Delaney written?

Luke Delaney has written fifteen books across three series.

What was Luke Delaney's first book?

Luke Delaney’s first book is Cold Killing, published in 2013.

Was Luke Delaney a real police detective?

Yes. Before becoming a novelist, Luke Delaney served as a detective in the London Metropolitan Police, where he investigated murders, armed robberies, and other serious crimes. His firsthand experience gives his fiction an authentic feel that readers of police procedurals appreciate.

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