DCI Warren Jones books in order

The DCI Warren Jones series by Paul Gitsham is a British police procedural mystery series following a detective chief inspector investigating crimes in a fictional English university town.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 The Last Straw 2014 Paul Gitsham Buy
2 No Smoke Without Fire 2014 Paul Gitsham Buy
3 Silent as the Grave 2015 Paul Gitsham Buy
4 The Common Enemy 2018 Paul Gitsham Buy
5 Forgive Me Father 2019 Paul Gitsham Buy
6 A Price To Pay 2020 Paul Gitsham Buy
7 Out of Sight 2021 Paul Gitsham Buy
8 Time to Kill 2022 Paul Gitsham Buy
9 Web of Lies 2023 Paul Gitsham Buy

The DCI Warren Jones series follows a detective chief inspector through complex murder investigations in the fictional English town of Middlesbury. Each book presents a new case while developing Jones’s character and personal life across the series.

Published between 2014 and 2023, the nine books have built a loyal readership among fans of British police procedural fiction. The series balances the puzzle-solving aspects of traditional mystery with the personal pressures of police work.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the DCI Warren Jones series?

There are nine books in the DCI Warren Jones series, published between 2014 and 2023.

What is the first book in the DCI Warren Jones series?

The first book in the DCI Warren Jones series is The Last Straw, published in 2014.

Do the DCI Warren Jones books need to be read in order?

Each book features a self-contained murder investigation, but there are ongoing character arcs and personal storylines that develop across the series. Starting with The Last Straw (2014) is recommended for the best experience.

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