Detective Superintendent Mark Pemberton books in order

The Detective Superintendent Mark Pemberton series by Nicholas Rhea is a Yorkshire-set police procedural series spanning nine novels from 1991 to 2008.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 False Alibi 1991 Nicholas Rhea Buy
2 Grave Secrets 1992 Nicholas Rhea Buy
3 Family Ties 1994 Nicholas Rhea Buy
4 Suspect 1995 Nicholas Rhea Buy
5 Confession 1997 Nicholas Rhea Buy
6 Death of a Princess 2001 Nicholas Rhea Buy
7 The Sniper 2001 Nicholas Rhea Buy
8 Dead Ends 2003 Nicholas Rhea Buy
9 Murder Under the Midnight Sun 2008 Nicholas Rhea Buy

The Detective Superintendent Mark Pemberton series is Nicholas Rhea’s traditional police procedural work, set in small Yorkshire communities. Pemberton is a senior detective who handles cases ranging from historical family secrets to high-profile security operations.

The first two books, False Alibi (1991) and Grave Secrets (1992), were published under Peter N. Walker’s real name. The remaining seven appeared under the Nicholas Rhea pseudonym. The nine novels span from 1991 to 2008, with a grittier tone than the Constable Nick books.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Detective Superintendent Mark Pemberton series?

There are 9 books in the Detective Superintendent Mark Pemberton series, published between 1991 and 2008.

What is the first book in the Detective Superintendent Mark Pemberton series?

The first book in the Detective Superintendent Mark Pemberton series is False Alibi, published in 1991.

What is the Mark Pemberton series about?

The Detective Superintendent Mark Pemberton series follows a Yorkshire-based senior detective through nine police procedural novels. Cases range from cold family mysteries to protecting visiting dignitaries. The first two books were published under Peter N. Walker’s real name before he switched to the Nicholas Rhea pseudonym.

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