Detective Craine books in order

Q: "How many books are in the Detective Craine series?"

"There are two books in the Detective Craine series, published between 2012 and 2018."

Q: "What is the first book in the Detective Craine series?"

"The first book in the Detective Craine series is The Pictures, published in 2012."

Q: "Who is Detective Craine?"

"Craine is a detective working in 1930s Hollywood, a world of movie studios, powerful producers, and dangerous secrets. The Pictures (2012) and The Syndicate (2018) follow his investigations through the glamorous but corrupt world of old Hollywood."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	The Pictures	2012	Guy Bolton	Buy
2	The Syndicate	2018	Guy Bolton	Buy

The Detective Craine series by Guy Bolton consists of two novels set in 1930s Hollywood. The Pictures (2012) introduces Craine and the world of the old studio system, where murder investigations collide with the interests of powerful people who want to keep their secrets hidden.

The Syndicate (2018) continues Craine’s story with deeper connections to organized crime. The series uses the specific historical setting to create a noir atmosphere, with Hollywood’s famous glamour hiding darker realities underneath.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Detective Craine series?

There are two books in the Detective Craine series, published between 2012 and 2018.

What is the first book in the Detective Craine series?

The first book in the Detective Craine series is The Pictures, published in 2012.

Who is Detective Craine?

Craine is a detective working in 1930s Hollywood, a world of movie studios, powerful producers, and dangerous secrets. The Pictures (2012) and The Syndicate (2018) follow his investigations through the glamorous but corrupt world of old Hollywood.

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order