Inspector Jack Oxby books in order

Inspector Jack Oxby by Thomas Swan is a three-book mystery series following a Scotland Yard art crime detective, published between 1990 and 1999.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 The Da Vinci Deception 1990 Thomas Swan Buy
2 The Cézanne Chase 1997 Thomas Swan Buy
3 The Final Faberge 1999 Thomas Swan Buy

Inspector Jack Oxby of Scotland Yard investigates art crimes across three novels, each centered on a different masterwork. The Da Vinci Deception (1990) involves a Leonardo painting, The Cezanne Chase (1997) follows a stolen Cezanne across Europe, and The Final Faberge (1999) centers on one of the famed jeweled eggs. Oxby brings police methodology to the rarefied world of art theft and forgery.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Inspector Jack Oxby series?

There are three books in the Inspector Jack Oxby series, published between 1990 and 1999.

What is the first book in the Inspector Jack Oxby series?

The first book in the Inspector Jack Oxby series is The Da Vinci Deception, published in 1990.

Do the Inspector Oxby books need to be read in order?

Each book features a standalone art crime case, so they can be read in any order, though Oxby’s character develops slightly across The Da Vinci Deception (1990), The Cezanne Chase (1997), and The Final Faberge (1999).

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