A Bill Murdoch Mystery books in order

The complete Bill Murdoch Mystery series by Ged Gillmore in reading order, following a reluctant private investigator in small-town Australia.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 Headland 2017 Ged Gillmore Buy
2 Class Act 2018 Ged Gillmore Buy
3 Base Nature 2018 Ged Gillmore Buy

The Bill Murdoch Mystery series by Ged Gillmore features an unlikely detective. Bill Murdoch is a former drug dealer from England who arrives in a small Australian coastal town trying to outrun a criminal syndicate. When a tax inspector asks him to look into her missing niece, Murdoch reluctantly takes the job, only to find that his arrival stirs up more trouble than he bargained for.

Headland (2017) introduces Murdoch and the quirky coastal community. Class Act (2018) was longlisted for the Ned Kelly Award for Best Crime Novel, Australia’s most prestigious crime fiction prize. Base Nature (2018) rounds out the trilogy. The books combine dark humor with suspenseful plotting, set against vivid Australian small-town backdrops.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the A Bill Murdoch Mystery series?

There are three books in the A Bill Murdoch Mystery series, published between 2017 and 2018.

What is the first book in the A Bill Murdoch Mystery series?

The first book in the A Bill Murdoch Mystery series is Headland, published in 2017.

Who is Bill Murdoch?

Bill Murdoch is an English ex-drug dealer who flees to a small Australian coastal town and accidentally becomes a private investigator. He is described as the world’s most reluctant PI. The series was longlisted for the Ned Kelly Award.

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