Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Scars Don’t Show | 2021 | Mark Richards | Buy |
| 2 | Crossing the White Line | 2021 | Mark Richards | Buy |
| 3 | The Ghost of Grape Lane | 2022 | Mark Richards | Buy |
The three shorter Michael Brady pieces, The Scars Don’t Show, Crossing the White Line, and The Ghost of Grape Lane, give Richards room to work in a tighter format than the novels allow. Published in 2021 and 2022, they sit alongside the main series rather than bridging specific gaps in the plot.
Each piece uses the Yorkshire setting and the tone of the main books, though the shorter form naturally keeps the focus narrower. They are worth reading for fans of the series who want more time in that world, and they show Richards handling a different length with the same attention to atmosphere.