Does this page include every Chris Collett book?

This catalog lists the Chris Collett books currently available in Sequencebooks, including standalone titles and series entries when available.

Are Chris Collett series listed separately?

Yes. Each Chris Collett series is broken out with book numbers, publication years, and a dedicated reading-order page.

Should I read Chris Collett books in publication order or chronological order?

Publication order is usually the safest reading path. For series, follow the numbered reading order shown beside each title.

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Chris Collett Books in Order

Q: What is the best order to read Chris Collett books?

Start with the series reading order for any connected books, then use the chronological list on this page for the full Chris Collett bibliography.

Find every Chris Collett book in order, including standalone titles and complete series reading orders with publication years.

Updated 2026-07-11 / 10 books / 2 series

Chris Collett is a British author best known for the Detective Inspector Tom Mariner crime series. Her books have earned critical acclaim for their gritty Birmingham settings and intricate plotting. This page provides the Chris Collett books in order, including both chronological order and series reading order.

All Chris Collett Books in Chronological Order

2004 The Worm in the Bud / Deadly Lies POoDMB / 1 Buy

2005 Blood of the Innocents / Innocent Lies POoDMB / 2 Buy

2006 Written in Blood / Killer Lies POoDMB / 3 Buy

2007 Blood Money / Baby Lies POoDMB / 4 Buy

2009 Stalked by Shadows / Married Lies POoDMB / 5 Buy

2013 Blood and Stone / Buried Lies POoDMB / 6 Buy

2015 Dead of Night / Missing Lies POoDMB / 7 Buy

2017 A Good Death POoDMB / 8 Buy

2019 The Truth About Murder POoSN / 1 Buy

2022 Midnight Lies POoDMB / 9 Buy

Chris Collett Book Series Reading Orders / browse all ->

DI Mariner Books in Reading Order 9 books / 2004-2022

01 The Worm in the Bud / Deadly Lies 2004 Buy

02 Blood of the Innocents / Innocent Lies 2005 Buy

03 Written in Blood / Killer Lies 2006 Buy

04 Blood Money / Baby Lies 2007 Buy

05 Stalked by Shadows / Married Lies 2009 Buy

06 Blood and Stone / Buried Lies 2013 Buy

07 Dead of Night / Missing Lies 2015 Buy

08 A Good Death 2017 Buy

09 Midnight Lies 2022 Buy

Standalone Books in Reading Order 1 book / 2019

01 The Truth About Murder 2019 Buy

Where to start with Chris Collett

What is the best order to read Chris Collett books?

Publication order is usually the safest place to start. If a book belongs to a series, follow the numbered series reading order shown on this page.

Are standalone books and series both included?

Yes. Standalone titles appear in the full chronological bibliography, and series are broken out separately with reading-order links when catalog data is available.

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