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Scott & Bailey Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Scott & Bailey 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 Scott & Bailey series? Start with "Dead to Me" (2012) and follow publication order through all 8 books.
The complete Scott & Bailey reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
Dead to Me
2012
Bleed Like Me
2013
Ruthless
2014
In The Heart of The City
2011
Violation
2011
Laptop
2011
Night Nurse
2013
Murder Shorts
2018
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