CSI Eddie Collins books in order

Q: "How many books are in the CSI Eddie Collins series?"

"There are fourteen books in the CSI Eddie Collins series, published between 2013 and 2023."

Q: "What is the first book in the CSI Eddie Collins series?"

"The first book in the CSI Eddie Collins series is The Third Rule, published in 2013."

Q: "Is CSI Eddie Collins based on real forensic work?"

"Yes, author Andrew Barrett worked as a Scenes of Crime Officer for over 25 years, and the CSI Eddie Collins series draws directly on that experience. The forensic procedures, crime scene analysis, and investigative methods in the books reflect real SOCO work rather than the dramatized forensics seen on television."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	The Third Rule	2013	Andrew Barrett	Buy
2	Black by Rose	2013	Andrew Barrett	Buy
3	The Lift	2015	Andrew Barrett	Buy
4	Sword of Damocles	2015	Andrew Barrett	Buy
5	The Note	2017	Andrew Barrett	Buy
6	Ledston Luck	2017	Andrew Barrett	Buy
7	The Lock	2019	Andrew Barrett	Buy
8	The Death of Jessica Ripley	2019	Andrew Barrett	Buy
9	The Long Revenge	2018	Andrew Barrett	Buy
10	This Side of Death	2020	Andrew Barrett	Buy
11	The Crew	2021	Andrew Barrett	Buy
12	The Pain of Strangers	2022	Andrew Barrett	Buy
13	Eye Contact	2023	Andrew Barrett	Buy
14	Death Warning	2023	Andrew Barrett	Buy

The CSI Eddie Collins series follows a Crime Scene Investigator through 14 cases published between 2013 and 2023. Set in Yorkshire, the series draws on author Andrew Barrett’s own career as a Scenes of Crime Officer to deliver forensic crime fiction with genuine procedural detail.

Starting with The Third Rule (2013), the series built a loyal readership through books like Black by Rose, Sword of Damocles, and The Death of Jessica Ripley. Collins is a complex protagonist whose personal life creates as much tension as his investigations. The series balances technical forensic work with character-driven storytelling across its 14-book run.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the CSI Eddie Collins series?

There are fourteen books in the CSI Eddie Collins series, published between 2013 and 2023.

What is the first book in the CSI Eddie Collins series?

The first book in the CSI Eddie Collins series is The Third Rule, published in 2013.

Is CSI Eddie Collins based on real forensic work?

Yes, author Andrew Barrett worked as a Scenes of Crime Officer for over 25 years, and the CSI Eddie Collins series draws directly on that experience. The forensic procedures, crime scene analysis, and investigative methods in the books reflect real SOCO work rather than the dramatized forensics seen on television.

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order