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Rachel McLean Books in Order

Rachel Margaret McLean (1971–1991) was a British student at St. Hilda's College in Oxford, England, when she was murdered by her boyfriend, John Tanner, a day after she had refused his marriage proposal. In the aftermath, Tanner concocted ruses in an attempt to allay suspicion, and elaborated a series of lies in an attempt to confuse the crime investigation and outwit the police.

Bibliography verified: March 2026

Quick Answer

What are all of Rachel McLean's book series? Rachel McLean has written 10 book series. The most notable is the Cumbria Crime series.

Complete series list with all books in reading order below.

Book Series by Rachel McLean

  • #1
    The Lyme Regis Women's Swimming Club: A Twisty Dorset Mystery (With: Millie Ravensworth) cover
    The Lyme Regis Women's Swimming Club: A Twisty Dorset Mystery (With: Millie Ravensworth)(2025)
  • #2
    A Brush with Death (With: Millie Ravensworth) cover
    A Brush with Death (With: Millie Ravensworth)(2025)
  • #3
    The Mystery of the Runaway Reindeer (With: Millie Ravensworth) cover
    The Mystery of the Runaway Reindeer (With: Millie Ravensworth)(2025)

About Rachel McLean

Rachel Margaret McLean (1971–1991) was a British student at St. Hilda's College in Oxford, England, when she was murdered by her boyfriend, John Tanner, a day after she had refused his marriage proposal. In the aftermath, Tanner concocted ruses in an attempt to allay suspicion, and elaborated a series of lies in an attempt to confuse the crime investigation and outwit the police.

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