About the Author: Alex Gray
Born and educated in Glasgow, Scotland and a proud holder of an acclaimed English degree from the reputable University of Strathclyde, Alex Gray is a distinguished name in the sphere of thrilling crime fiction novels. The charming city she was raised in serves as the backdrop to her enthralling stories. A pillar of the Erskine author Group, Alex cherishes the camaraderie and inspiration derived from fellow authors. As a sought-after visiting speaker, she tours the country, invigorating others with her words at various groups and schools. Beneath the buzz and excitement of her professional life, Alex finds comfort in her tranquil domestic life, sharing a homely abode just outside Glasgow with her husband and their beloved cats.
Unraveling the Unique Writing Style
Alex Gray’s enchanting writing style keeps readers on the edge of their seats. Her meticulous delivery and attention to detail transport readers to the heart of Glasgow and into the lives of Detective Superintendent William Lorimer and health sector-based psychologist Solomon Brightman, the main characters of her Lorimer and Brightman series. Her narrative technique incorporates the weaving of compelling suspense with elements of gritty realism, all of which simmer to create an exciting literary experience.
Debut into the World of Fiction
Marking her breakthrough in the world of fiction in 2002, Alex Gray’s debut novel Never Somewhere Else made an indelible impression, setting the tone for her literary voyage.
Books in Order: Embracing Alex Gray’s Literary Chronology
Intrigue and suspense await readers who venture into Alex Gray’s key works. The chronological list of her books serves as a path for readers who wish to journey through her crime fiction world in the correct sequence.
Publication Order of Lorimer & Brightman Books
| Never Somewhere Else | (2002) |    |
| A Small Weeping | (2004) | |
| Shadows of Sounds | (2005) | |
| The Riverman | (2007) | |
| Pitch Black | (2008) | |
| Glasgow Kiss | (2009) | |
| Five Ways to Kill a Man | (2010) | |
| Sleep Like the Dead | (2011) | |
| A Pound Of Flesh | (2012) | |
| The Swedish Girl | (2013) | |
| The Bird That Did Not Sing / The Silent Games | (2014) | |
| Keep the Midnight Out | (2015) | |
| The Darkest Goodbye | (2016) | |
| Still Dark | (2017) | |
| Only the Dead Can Tell | (2018) | |
| The Stalker | (2019) | |
| When Shadows Fall | (2020) | |
| Before the Storm | (2021) | |
| Echo of the Dead | (2022) | |
| Questions for a Dead Man | (2023) | |