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: January 2026
Publication Order
A Test of Wills
Buy on Amazon1994
Wings of Fire
Buy on Amazon1998
Search the Dark
Buy on Amazon1999
Legacy of the Dead
Buy on Amazon2000
Watchers of Time
Buy on Amazon2001
A Fearsome Doubt
Buy on Amazon2002
A Cold Treachery
Buy on Amazon2005
A Long Shadow
Buy on Amazon2006
A False Mirror
Buy on Amazon2007
A Pale Horse
Buy on Amazon2007
A Matter of Justice
Buy on Amazon2008
The Red Door
Buy on Amazon2009
The Kidnapping
Buy on Amazon2010
A Lonely Death
Buy on Amazon2011
The Confession
Buy on Amazon2011
Proof of Guilt
Buy on Amazon2013
Cold Comfort
Buy on Amazon2013
Hunting Shadows
Buy on Amazon2014
A Fine Summer's Day
Buy on Amazon2015
No Shred of Evidence
Buy on Amazon2016
Racing the Devil
Buy on Amazon2017
The Piper
Buy on Amazon2017
The Gatekeeper
Buy on Amazon2018
The Black Ascot
Buy on Amazon2019
A Divided Loyalty
Buy on Amazon2020
A Fatal Lie
Buy on Amazon2021
A Game of Fear
Buy on Amazon2022
A Christmas Witness
Buy on Amazon2025
A Day of Judgment
Buy on Amazon2026
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Inspector Ian Rutledge series is publication order: 1. A Test of Wills (1994), 2. Wings of Fire (1998), 3. Search the Dark (1999), 4. Legacy of the Dead (2000), 5. Watchers of Time (2001), and 24 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Inspector Ian Rutledge series by Charles Todd contains 29 books. The series began in 1994 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Inspector Ian Rutledge series is written by Charles Todd. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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