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Gus Thoroughgood Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Gus Thoroughgood books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: March 2026
Quick Answer
What order should I read the Gus Thoroughgood series? Start with "Parallel Lines" (2010) and follow publication order through all 5 books.
The complete Gus Thoroughgood reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
Parallel Lines
2010
The Hurting
2012
The Longest Shadow
2013
The Shift
2016
The Blood Acre
2017
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