Inspector Alun Ryga books in order

The Inspector Alun Ryga series by Pauline Rowson is a Welsh-set crime fiction series following a detective investigating murders along the Pembrokeshire coast.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 Death in the Cove 2019 Pauline Rowson Buy
2 Death in the Harbour 2020 Pauline Rowson Buy
3 Death In The Nets 2021 Pauline Rowson Buy
4 Death in the Dunes 2023 Pauline Rowson Buy
5 Death On Board 2024 Pauline Rowson Buy

Inspector Alun Ryga is Pauline Rowson’s Welsh detective, investigating crimes along the Pembrokeshire coast. The series began in 2019 with Death in the Cove and has produced five books so far. Like her other series, Rowson draws heavily on coastal landscapes to shape the mood and plot of each story.

The books follow a pattern reflected in their titles: Death in the Cove, Death in the Harbour, Death in the Nets, Death in the Dunes, and Death On Board. Each story uses its seaside setting as more than just scenery, weaving the geography into the crimes themselves.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Inspector Alun Ryga series?

There are five books in the Inspector Alun Ryga series, published between 2019 and 2024.

What is the first book in the Inspector Alun Ryga series?

The first book in the Inspector Alun Ryga series is Death in the Cove, published in 2019.

Where is the Inspector Alun Ryga series set?

The series is set along the Pembrokeshire coast in Wales. Each book takes its title from a coastal feature, with locations including coves, harbours, and sand dunes providing atmospheric backdrops for the mysteries.

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