Inspector Karen Pirie Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Inspector Karen Pirie books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: January 2026
Publication Order
The Distant Echo
Buy on Amazon2003
A Darker Domain
Buy on Amazon2008
The Skeleton Road
Buy on Amazon2014
Out of Bounds
Buy on Amazon2016
Broken Ground
Buy on Amazon2018
Still Life
Buy on Amazon2020
Past Lying
Buy on Amazon2023
Silent Bones
Buy on Amazon2025
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Inspector Karen Pirie series is publication order: 1. The Distant Echo (2003), 2. A Darker Domain (2008), 3. The Skeleton Road (2014), 4. Out of Bounds (2016), 5. Broken Ground (2018), and 3 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Inspector Karen Pirie series by Val McDermid contains 8 books. The series began in 2003 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
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