Denton books in order

The Denton series by Kenneth Cameron in reading order, historical mysteries set in Victorian London featuring an American writer turned amateur detective.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 The Frightened Man 2008 Kenneth Cameron Buy
2 The Bohemian Girl 2009 Kenneth Cameron Buy
3 The Second Woman 2010 Kenneth Cameron Buy
4 The Haunted Martyr 2013 Kenneth Cameron Buy
5 The Backward Boy 2013 Kenneth Cameron Buy
6 The Past Master 2013 Kenneth Cameron Buy
7 The Oxford Fellow 2013 Kenneth Cameron Buy

The Denton series by Kenneth Cameron is set in the 1890s and follows an American expatriate writer who has settled in London. Starting with The Frightened Man (2008), the series puts Denton in the middle of criminal cases that draw him into the darker corners of Victorian society. The Bohemian Girl, The Second Woman, and later entries expand both the mystery plots and the period setting.

Seven books make up the series, all published between 2008 and 2013. The books are best read in order as Denton’s personal life and relationships develop alongside the mysteries. Fans of historical crime fiction set in the Victorian era will find a well-researched and atmospheric series here.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Denton series?

There are seven books in the Denton series, published between 2008 and 2013.

What is the first book in the Denton series?

The first book in the Denton series is The Frightened Man, published in 2008.

What is the Denton series about?

The Denton series follows an American writer living in late-Victorian London who gets pulled into criminal investigations. Starting with The Frightened Man (2008), the seven-book series combines period detail with whodunit plotting in the tradition of Arthur Conan Doyle-era mysteries.

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