John Madden Reading Order
| Title | Published | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|
| River of Darkness | 1999 | Buy |
| The Blood-Dimmed Tide | 2003 | Buy |
| The Dead of Winter | 2009 | Buy |
| The Reckoning | 2014 | Buy |
| The Death of Kings | 2017 | Buy |
| The Decent Inn of Death | 2020 | Buy |
Rennie Airth is a master of the historical mystery. Born in South Africa, he has lived a life as varied as his characters, working as a foreign correspondent and traversing the globe. However, he is best known for his meticulous and atmospheric John Madden series.
His writing is praised for its psychological depth and its vivid evocation of post-WWI England. Unlike many crime novels that focus solely on the “who,” Airth delves deeply into the “why,” exploring the lingering trauma of war and the social changes of the early 20th century.