Detective Finnegan Beck books in order

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

"There are three books in the Detective Finnegan Beck series, published between 2018 and 2020."

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

"The first book in the Detective Finnegan Beck series is Where She Lies, published in 2018."

Q: "Do the Detective Finnegan Beck books need to be read in order?"

"While each book has its own case, reading in order helps because Beck's personal story develops across the three books. Start with Where She Lies (2018) to get the full picture of who Beck is and what drives him."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	Where She Lies	2018	Michael Scanlon	Buy
2	The Child Before	2019	Michael Scanlon	Buy
3	Her Last Goodnight	2020	Michael Scanlon	Buy

The Detective Finnegan Beck series is a three-book Irish crime fiction series. Where She Lies (2018) introduces Beck as a detective with personal baggage who takes on a case involving a missing woman in rural Ireland. The investigation pulls him into the kind of community where people protect their own and resist outsiders asking questions.

The Child Before (2019) and Her Last Goodnight (2020) continue Beck’s work in similar settings. Michael Scanlon builds tension through the claustrophobic feeling of small Irish towns where the detective is both an insider and an outsider, depending on who he is questioning.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Detective Finnegan Beck series?

There are three books in the Detective Finnegan Beck series, published between 2018 and 2020.

What is the first book in the Detective Finnegan Beck series?

The first book in the Detective Finnegan Beck series is Where She Lies, published in 2018.

Do the Detective Finnegan Beck books need to be read in order?

While each book has its own case, reading in order helps because Beck’s personal story develops across the three books. Start with Where She Lies (2018) to get the full picture of who Beck is and what drives him.

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order