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Rennie Airth Books in Order
Rennie Airth is a critically acclaimed author, born in South Africa. His experience as a foreign correspondent for Reuters has greatly influenced his writing. Airth's breakout success came with the publication of River of Darkness, the first novel in his John Madden trilogy, which received widespread critical acclaim in 1999. The book was shortlisted for four prominent crime fiction awards and won the prestigious Grand Prix de Littérature Policière in France. The trilogy was completed with the release of The Blood-Dimmed Tide and The Dead of Winter. Airth currently resides in Italy, where he continues to craft compelling stories that captivate readers worldwide.
Bibliography verified: April 2026
Quick Answer
What are all of Rennie Airth's book series? Rennie Airth has written 2 book series. The most notable is the John Madden series.
Complete series list with all books in reading order below.
Book Series by Rennie Airth
- #1
River of Darkness(1999) - #2
The Blood-Dimmed Tide(2004) - #3
The Dead of Winter(2009) - #4
The Reckoning(2014) - #5
The Death of Kings(2017) - #6
The Decent Inn of Death(2020)
- #1
Snatch(1971) - #2
Once a Spy(1981) - #3
Cold Kill(2020)
About Rennie Airth
Rennie Airth is a critically acclaimed author, born in South Africa. His experience as a foreign correspondent for Reuters has greatly influenced his writing. Airth's breakout success came with the publication of River of Darkness, the first novel in his John Madden trilogy, which received widespread critical acclaim in 1999. The book was shortlisted for four prominent crime fiction awards and won the prestigious Grand Prix de Littérature Policière in France. The trilogy was completed with the release of The Blood-Dimmed Tide and The Dead of Winter. Airth currently resides in Italy, where he continues to craft compelling stories that captivate readers worldwide.
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