Constabulary Casefiles books in order

Q: "How many books are in the Constabulary Casefiles series?"

"There are four books in the Constabulary Casefiles series, published between 2018 and 2023."

Q: "What is the first book in the Constabulary Casefiles series?"

"The first book in the Constabulary Casefiles series is The Warrior's Knife, published in 2018."

Q: "Is Constabulary Casefiles suitable for readers new to Eric Thomson's universe?"

"Constabulary Casefiles can be read as a standalone series without prior knowledge of Thomson's other books. The investigative focus gives it a somewhat different flavor from his purely military series, and the constabulary setting provides its own self-contained context. Readers who enjoy it will find the broader universe waiting for them in Siobhan Dunmoore and Decker's War."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	The Warrior’s Knife	2018	Eric Thomson	Buy
2	A Colonial Murder	2020	Eric Thomson	Buy
3	The Dirty and the Dead	2022	Eric Thomson	Buy
4	A Peril So Dire	2023	Eric Thomson	Buy

The Constabulary Casefiles books blend military SF with procedural crime fiction, following investigators whose jurisdiction spans multiple star systems. Opening with The Warrior’s Knife, the series establishes a colonial setting where the rule of law is still being worked out and the constabulary must navigate competing authorities and local politics. The mysteries are grounded and character-driven rather than relying on speculative technology as their central puzzle.

Thomson uses the constabulary framework to explore parts of his universe that the naval-focused series don’t reach, particularly the frontier worlds where imperial administration is thinner and social tensions run higher. A Colonial Murder and The Dirty and the Dead carry that colonial unease forward, building a picture of a civilization with more reach than it has control.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Constabulary Casefiles series?

There are four books in the Constabulary Casefiles series, published between 2018 and 2023.

What is the first book in the Constabulary Casefiles series?

The first book in the Constabulary Casefiles series is The Warrior’s Knife, published in 2018.

Is Constabulary Casefiles suitable for readers new to Eric Thomson's universe?

Constabulary Casefiles can be read as a standalone series without prior knowledge of Thomson’s other books. The investigative focus gives it a somewhat different flavor from his purely military series, and the constabulary setting provides its own self-contained context. Readers who enjoy it will find the broader universe waiting for them in Siobhan Dunmoore and Decker’s War.

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order