Detective Inspector Skelgill Investigates books in order

The complete reading order for the Detective Inspector Skelgill Investigates series by Bruce Beckham, a British mystery series set in the Lake District.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 Murder in Adland 2012 DI Skelgill Buy
2 Murder In School 2014 DI Skelgill Buy
3 Murder on the Edge 2014 DI Skelgill Buy
4 Murder on the Lake 2015 DI Skelgill Buy
5 Murder by Magic 2015 DI Skelgill Buy
6 Murder in the Mind 2016 DI Skelgill Buy
7 Murder at the Wake 2016 DI Skelgill Buy
8 Murder in the Woods 2017 DI Skelgill Buy
9 Murder at the Flood 2017 DI Skelgill Buy
10 Murder at Dead Crags 2018 DI Skelgill Buy
11 Murder Mystery Weekend 2018 DI Skelgill Buy
12 Murder on the Run 2019 DI Skelgill Buy
13 Murder at Shake Holes 2019 DI Skelgill Buy
14 Murder at the Meet 2020 DI Skelgill Buy
15 Murder on the Moor 2020 DI Skelgill Buy
16 Murder Unseen 2021 DI Skelgill Buy
17 Murder in Our Midst 2021 DI Skelgill Buy
18 Murder Unsolved 2022 DI Skelgill Buy
19 Murder In The Fells 2022 DI Skelgill Buy
20 Murder at the Bridge 2023 DI Skelgill Buy
21 Murder on the Farm 2023 DI Skelgill Buy
22 Murder at Home 2024 DI Skelgill Buy
23 Murder in the Round 2024 DI Skelgill Buy
24 Murder Mere Murder 2024 DI Skelgill Buy
25 Murder at Blind Beck 2025 DI Skelgill Buy
26 Murder on the Menu 2025 DI Skelgill Buy
27 Murder at Midsomar Manor 2026 DI Skelgill Buy

The Detective Inspector Skelgill Investigates series by Bruce Beckham follows DI Daniel Skelgill through murder cases set in England’s Lake District. Each book is a standalone mystery, but recurring characters and their evolving relationships give the series continuity.

The setting plays a large role in the books, with the Lake District’s villages, fells, and lakes providing atmospheric backdrops for each investigation. The series has been popular with readers who enjoy traditional British mysteries with distinctive local flavor.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Detective Inspector Skelgill Investigates series?

There are 27 books in the Detective Inspector Skelgill Investigates series, published between 2012 and 2026.

What is the first book in the Detective Inspector Skelgill Investigates series?

The first book in the Detective Inspector Skelgill Investigates series is Murder in Adland, published in 2012.

Do the DI Skelgill books need to be read in order?

Each DI Skelgill book is a standalone murder mystery, so they can be read in any order. However, character relationships develop over time, so reading in publication order gives more depth.

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