Sea Detective books in order

Q: "How many books are in the Sea Detective series?"

"There are five books in the Sea Detective series, published between 2011 and 2020."

Q: "What is the first book in the Sea Detective series?"

"The first book in the Sea Detective series is The Sea Detective, published in 2011."

Q: "Do the Sea Detective books need to be read in order?"

"Each book has its own self-contained case, so you can pick up any entry and follow the plot. However, reading in order gives you a better sense of Cal McGill's personal development and his relationships with recurring characters across the series."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	The Sea Detective	2011	Mark Douglas-Home	Buy
2	The Woman Who Walked Into the Sea	2013	Mark Douglas-Home	Buy
3	The Malice of Waves	2014	Mark Douglas-Home	Buy
4	The Driftwood Girls	2020	Mark Douglas-Home	Buy
5	Untitled	2020	Mark Douglas-Home	N/A

The Sea Detective series stars Cal McGill, an oceanographer who works as a freelance investigator using his knowledge of currents, tides, and drift patterns. When bodies or objects wash ashore along the Scottish coast, McGill can trace where they came from, turning the ocean into a map of clues that conventional detectives cannot read.

Starting with The Sea Detective in 2011, the series blends scientific detail with classic mystery storytelling. Douglas-Home sets most of the action in remote coastal communities where the sea shapes daily life, and the books benefit from his obvious familiarity with Scotland’s geography. The cases range from missing persons to historical crimes, with McGill’s oceanographic expertise providing the hook that sets these mysteries apart from the rest of the genre.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Sea Detective series?

There are five books in the Sea Detective series, published between 2011 and 2020.

What is the first book in the Sea Detective series?

The first book in the Sea Detective series is The Sea Detective, published in 2011.

Do the Sea Detective books need to be read in order?

Each book has its own self-contained case, so you can pick up any entry and follow the plot. However, reading in order gives you a better sense of Cal McGill’s personal development and his relationships with recurring characters across the series.

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order