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Inspector Ian Rutledge Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Inspector Ian Rutledge 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 Inspector Ian Rutledge series? Start with "A Test of Wills" (1994) and follow publication order through all 29 books.
The complete Inspector Ian Rutledge reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
A Test of Wills
1994
Wings of Fire
1998
Search the Dark
1999
Legacy of the Dead
2000
Watchers of Time
2001
A Fearsome Doubt
2002
A Cold Treachery
2005
A Long Shadow
2006
A False Mirror
2007
A Pale Horse
2007
A Matter of Justice
2008
The Red Door
2009
The Kidnapping
2010
A Lonely Death
2011
The Confession
2011
Proof of Guilt
2013
Cold Comfort
2013
Hunting Shadows
2014
A Fine Summer's Day
2015
No Shred of Evidence
2016
Racing the Devil
2017
The Piper
2017
The Gatekeeper
2018
The Black Ascot
2019
A Divided Loyalty
2020
A Fatal Lie
2021
A Game of Fear
2022
A Christmas Witness
2025
A Day of Judgment
2026
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