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Inspector Banks books in order

by Peter Robinson · 28 books listed so far · Adult

Last checked: September 25, 2026, against inspectorbanks.com

  1. 1

    Gallows View

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    Start hereFirst book in the main order.
  2. 2 A Dedicated Man book cover by Peter Robinson
  3. 3 A Necessary End book cover by Peter Robinson
  4. 4 The Hanging Valley book cover by Peter Robinson
  5. 5 Past Reason Hated book cover by Peter Robinson

    Past Reason Hated

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  6. 6 Wednesday's Child book cover by Peter Robinson
  7. 7 Final Account book cover by Peter Robinson
  8. 8 Innocent Graves book cover by Peter Robinson
  9. 9 Blood at the Root book cover by Peter Robinson
  10. 10 In a Dry Season book cover by Peter Robinson
  11. 11 Cold Is the Grave book cover by Peter Robinson

    Cold Is the Grave

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  12. 12 Aftermath book cover by Peter Robinson
  13. 13 Close to Home book cover by Peter Robinson
  14. 14 Playing with Fire book cover by Peter Robinson
  15. 15 Strange Affair book cover by Peter Robinson
  16. 16 Piece of My Heart book cover by Peter Robinson
  17. 17 Friend of the Devil book cover by Peter Robinson
  18. 18 All the Colors of Darkness book cover by Peter Robinson
  19. 19 Bad Boy book cover by Peter Robinson

    Bad Boy

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  20. 20 Watching the Dark book cover by Peter Robinson
  21. 21 Children of the Revolution book cover by Peter Robinson
  22. 22 In the Dark Places book cover by Peter Robinson

    In the Dark Places

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  23. 23 When the Music's Over book cover by Peter Robinson
  24. 24 Sleeping in the Ground book cover by Peter Robinson

    Sleeping in the Ground

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  25. 25 Careless Love book cover by Peter Robinson

    Careless Love

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  26. 26 Many Rivers to Cross book cover by Peter Robinson

    Many Rivers to Cross

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  27. 27 Not Dark Yet book cover by Peter Robinson

    Not Dark Yet

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  28. 28 Standing in the Shadows book cover by Peter Robinson

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About the author

Wikidata lists Peter Robinson as born in 1950 in Castleford.

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Wikidata lists Peter Robinson as educated at University of Windsor and York University.

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Wikidata lists an award for Peter Robinson: Edgar Awards (1995).

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Wikidata lists an award for Peter Robinson: Macavity Awards (1998).

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Wikidata lists an award for Peter Robinson: Anthony Award for Best Novel (2000).

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Wikidata lists an award for Peter Robinson: Barry Award for Best Novel (2000).

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Beyond the books

Wikidata lists DCI Banks (television series), based on Inspector Alan Banks.

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