Inspector John Crow books in order

The Inspector John Crow series by Roy Lewis follows a police detective solving murders across the English countryside in 10 novels published from 1960 to 1977.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 A Lover Too Many 1969 Roy Lewis Buy
2 Error of Judgment 1971 Roy Lewis Buy
3 A Secret Singing / The Woods Murder 1971 Roy Lewis Buy
4 The Woods Murder 1971 Roy Lewis N/A
5 Murder for Money 1960 Roy Lewis N/A
6 Blood Money / Murder for Money 1973 Roy Lewis Buy
7 A Question of Degree / Murder in the Mine 1974 Roy Lewis Buy
8 A Part Of Virtue 1975 Roy Lewis N/A
9 A Part of Virtue / A Cotswolds Murder / A Dartmoor Murder 1975 Roy Lewis Buy
10 Nothing But Foxes / A Fox Hunting Murder 1977 Roy Lewis Buy

Inspector John Crow is the protagonist of Roy Lewis’s earliest crime fiction series. Beginning with Murder for Money in 1960, the series follows Crow through 10 investigations set in the English countryside, from the Cotswolds to the mining communities of the north.

The books were published between 1960 and 1977, and several have been reissued under alternate titles over the years. Crow’s investigations tend toward classic British mystery fare, with rural settings and close-knit communities hiding dark secrets.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Inspector John Crow series?

There are ten books in the Inspector John Crow series, published between 1960 and 1977.

What is the first book in the Inspector John Crow series?

The first book in the Inspector John Crow series is A Lover Too Many, published in 1969.

Who is Inspector John Crow?

Inspector John Crow is a police detective who investigates murders across rural England. His cases span the 1960s and 1970s in a series of 10 novels by Roy Lewis.

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