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DS Aector McAvoy Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of DS Aector McAvoy books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: April 2026
Quick Answer
What order should I read the DS Aector McAvoy series? Start with "The Dark Winter" (2012) and follow publication order through all 17 books.
The complete DS Aector McAvoy reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
The Dark Winter
2012
Original Skin
2013
Sorrow Bound
2014
Taking Pity
2015
Dead Pretty
2016
Cruel Mercy
2017
Scorched Earth
2018
Cold Bones
2019
Darkness Falls
2020
A Bad Death
2020
Fire of Lies
2021
Past Life
2021
Blind Justice
2022
Flesh and Blood
2023
The Burning Time
2023
Past Redemption
2024
After the Weeping
2025
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