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Van Shaw Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Van Shaw 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 Van Shaw series? Start with "Past Crimes" (2015) and follow publication order through all 6 books.
The complete Van Shaw reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
Past Crimes
2015
Hard Cold Winter
2016
Every Day Above Ground
2017
Mercy River
2019
A Dangerous Breed
2020
Island of Thieves
2021
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