Gerald Hammond Books in Order
Gerald Hammond is a Scottish author, renowned for his extensive career spanning multiple genres and pseudonyms. Born in Bournemouth, England, he developed a deep affinity for Scotland, where he spent his working years and eventually retired. Hammond's professional background is rooted in architecture, with a Dip. Arch. from the Aberdeen School of Architecture in 1952 and a thirty-year stint in the field. He served in the British Army from 1944-45 before pursuing a writing career full-time in 1982. Under his real name and pseudonyms Arthur Douglas and Dalby Holden, he has written over 50 novels since the late 1960s. His works often explore themes of guns, shooting, hunting, fishing, and dog training, showcasing his expertise and passion for outdoor pursuits.
Bibliography verified: January 2026
Book Series by Gerald Hammond
- #1AmazonDead Game(1979)
- #2AmazonThe Reward Game(1980)
- #3AmazonThe Revenge Game(1981)
- #4AmazonFair Game(1982)
- #5AmazonThe Game(1982)
- #6AmazonCousin Once Removed(1984)
- #7AmazonSauce for the Pigeon(1984)
- #8AmazonPursuit of Arms(1985)
- #9AmazonSilver City Scandal(1986)
- #10AmazonThe Executor(1986)
- #11AmazonThe Worried Widow(1987)
- #12AmazonAdverse Report(1987)
- #13AmazonStray Shot(1988)
- #14AmazonA Brace of Skeet(1989)
- #15AmazonLet Us Prey(1990)
- #16AmazonHome to Roost(1990)
- #17AmazonIn Camera(1991)
- #18AmazonSnatch Crop(1993)
- #19AmazonThin Air(1994)
- #20AmazonHook or Crook(1995)
- #21AmazonCarriage of Justice(1996)
- #22AmazonSink Or Swim(1997)
- #23AmazonFollow That Gun(1997)
- #1AmazonThe Language of Horse Racing(2000)
- #1AmazonFred in Situ(1965)
- #2AmazonLoose Screw(1966)
- #3AmazonMud in His Eye(1967)
- #4AmazonThe Goods(1985)
- #5AmazonLast Rights(1986)
- #6AmazonA Very Wrong Number(1987)
- #7AmazonDoldrum (As: Dalby Holden)(1992)
- #8AmazonCash and Carry(1992)
- #9AmazonFine Tune(1998)
- #10AmazonA Running Jump(1999)
- #11AmazonFlamescape(1999)
- #12AmazonInto the Blue(2000)
- #13AmazonGrail for Sale(2001)
- #14AmazonThe Dirty Dollar(2002)
- #15AmazonThe Snatch(2003)
- #16AmazonDown the Garden Path(2003)
- #17AmazonThe Hitch(2003)
- #18AmazonThe Outpost(2004)
- #19AmazonSaving Grace(2004)
- #20AmazonDead Letters(2005)
- #21AmazonHeirs and Graces(2005)
- #22AmazonCold in the Heads(2006)
- #23AmazonOn the Warpath(2006)
- #24AmazonKeeper Turned Poacher(2006)
- #25AmazonWaking Partners(2007)
- #26AmazonHit and Run(2008)
- #27AmazonCrash(2008)
- #28AmazonWell and Good(2009)
- #29AmazonThe Fingers of One Foot(2009)
- #30AmazonSilent Intruder(2010)
- #31AmazonA Dog's Life(2011)
- #32AmazonWith My Little Eye(2011)
- #33AmazonThe Unkindest Cut(2012)
- #1AmazonDog in the Dark(1989)
- #2AmazonWhose Dog Are You?(1991)
- #3AmazonDoghouse(1992)
- #4AmazonGive a Dog a Name(1992)
- #5AmazonThe Curse of the Cockers(1994)
- #6AmazonSting in the Tail(1994)
- #7AmazonMad Dogs and Scotsmen(1995)
- #8AmazonBloodlines(1996)
- #9AmazonTwice Bitten(1998)
- #10AmazonA Shocking Affair(1999)
- #11AmazonDogsbody(1999)
- #12AmazonDead Weight(2000)
- #13AmazonIllegal Tender(2001)
About Gerald Hammond
Gerald Hammond is a Scottish author, renowned for his extensive career spanning multiple genres and pseudonyms. Born in Bournemouth, England, he developed a deep affinity for Scotland, where he spent his working years and eventually retired. Hammond's professional background is rooted in architecture, with a Dip. Arch. from the Aberdeen School of Architecture in 1952 and a thirty-year stint in the field. He served in the British Army from 1944-45 before pursuing a writing career full-time in 1982. Under his real name and pseudonyms Arthur Douglas and Dalby Holden, he has written over 50 novels since the late 1960s. His works often explore themes of guns, shooting, hunting, fishing, and dog training, showcasing his expertise and passion for outdoor pursuits.
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