Books in Order: Unveiling the Literary Majesty of Peter Robinson
Allow us to introduce you to Peter Robinson, an acclaimed English-Canadian author who has made significant contributions in the domain of crime fiction. Robinson’s extensive body of work primarily revolves around Inspector Alan Banks, a relentless DCI based in a fictional town nestled in the heart of Yorkshire.
Migrating to Canada in 1974, Robinson found himself fostering a new generation of crime fiction authors as he taught the subject at the esteemed University of Toronto. His remarkable journey came to a halt when he passed away in October 2022. But his captivatingly enigmatic and meticulously crafted narratives live on.
A First Look at Banks: Novel Debut
Robinson introduced the world to his idiosyncratic detective character Inspector Alan Banks in 1987 with his debut novel which not only marked the beginning of Robinson’s illustrious career, but also the inception of the much-loved Alan Banks series.
Regardless of the form they take, be it novel or short story collection, all of Robinson’s works feature the distinctive imprint of his unique protagonist, Inspector Banks.
Delving Into the Sequence: Peter Robinson’s Books in Order
For an optimal reading experience, we recommend pursuing Peter Robinson’s thrilling tales in the sequence of their publication, which aligns accurately with the chronological unfolding of the narrative. Here is a comprehensive list of Peter Robinson’s Books in Order:
Publication Order of Inspector Banks Books
| Gallows View | (1987) |    |
| A Dedicated Man | (1988) | |
| A Necessary End | (1989) | |
| The Hanging Valley | (1989) | |
| Past Reason Hated | (1992) | |
| Wednesday’s Child | (1992) | |
| Dry Bones That Dream/ Final Account | (1994) | |
| Innocent Graves | (1996) | |
| Dead Right / Blood at the Root | (1997) | |
| In a Dry Season | (1999) | |
| Cold is the Grave | (2000) | |
| Aftermath | (2001) | |
| The Summer That Never Was / Close to Home | (2002) | |
| Playing with Fire | (2003) | |
| Strange Affair | (2004) | |
| Piece of My Heart | (2006) | |
| Friend of the Devil | (2007) |  |
| All the Colors of Darkness | (2008) | |
| Bad Boy | (2010) | |
| Watching the Dark | (2012) | |
| Children of the Revolution | (2013) | |
| Abattoir Blues / In the Dark Places | (2014) | |
| When the Music’s Over | (2016) | |
| Sleeping in the Ground | (2017) | |
| Careless Love | (2018) | |
| Many Rivers to Cross | (2019) | |
| Not Dark Yet | (2021) | |
| Standing in the Shadows | (2023) | |