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Maeve Kerrigan Books in Order

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The Maeve Kerrigan series by Jane Casey follows an ambitious London detective and her complex partnership with DI Josh Derwent.

Last updated: December 15, 2025

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15 books

1

A Stranger in the Family

by Jane Casey

2024

Sixteen years after Rosalie Marshall vanished, new evidence suggests her death wasn't a simple murder-suicide. Maeve Kerrigan re-examines the cold case, uncovering a trail of lies that the family has kept hidden for nearly two decades.

2

The Close

by Jane Casey

2023

Maeve Kerrigan and Josh Derwent go undercover as a couple in a quiet suburban close to monitor a suspect. But beneath the idyllic surface of the neighborhood, deadly secrets are festering.

3

The Cutting Place

by Jane Casey

2020

Maeve Kerrigan investigates a murder that leads her into the dark underbelly of elite London society and police corruption. The investigation threatens to expose powerful men who will do anything to keep their secrets.

4

Silent Kill

by Jane Casey

2020

A schoolgirl is stabbed to death on a busy London bus, yet no one saw a thing. Told from the perspective of DC Georgia Shaw, this novella sees the team struggling to find a witness among the silent passengers.

5

One in Custody

by Jane Casey

2019

A woman confesses to killing her husband, presenting the police with a weapon and a motive. But as Maeve Kerrigan digs deeper, the details don't quite fit, and she begins to suspect the confession is covering for someone else.

6

Love Lies Bleeding

by Jane Casey

2019

A successful lawyer is brutally murdered in her office, leaving bloody footprints behind. Maeve Kerrigan investigates the high-stakes world of the victim, where professional rivalries and personal secrets collide.

7

Cruel Acts

by Jane Casey

2019

Convicted killer Leo Stone is released on a technicality, claiming he was innocent all along. When a new woman disappears, Maeve Kerrigan and Josh Derwent must decide if Stone is a victim of justice or a monster set free.

8

Let the Dead Speak

by Jane Casey

2017

Chloe Emery is missing and her house is covered in blood, but there is no body. Maeve Kerrigan and Josh Derwent have to piece together the life of a quiet girl who no one seemed to know well, before it’s too late.

9

After the Fire

by Jane Casey

2015

A massive fire at a tower block creates a chaotic crime scene, but a body found inside was dead before the blaze started. Maeve Kerrigan must investigate a tight-knit community where distrust of the police runs deep.

10

The Kill

by Jane Casey

2014

Police officers are being targeted by a killer with a grudge against the force. Maeve Kerrigan finds herself in the line of fire as the team scrambles to identify the threat coming from within their own city.

11

The Stranger You Know

by Jane Casey

2013

A serial killer is strangling women in their homes, and the MO matches a cold case from twenty years ago. Maeve Kerrigan and Josh Derwent must determine if the original killer has returned or if a copycat is on the loose.

12

Left for Dead

by Jane Casey

2013

In this prequel novella, a rookie Maeve Kerrigan responds to a domestic disturbance that seems routine but quickly spirals. It offers an early glimpse into the instincts that will define her career as a detective.

13

The Last Girl

by Jane Casey

2012

A bloody crime scene in Wimbledon leaves a mother and daughter dead and the father claiming he was a victim too. Maeve Kerrigan suspects a domestic dispute gone wrong, but the only witness is the surviving daughter, who isn't talking.

14

The Reckoning

by Jane Casey

2011

A vigilante is targeting convicted pedophiles, and while the public calls him a hero, Maeve Kerrigan knows it’s murder. As the killer's methods escalate, Maeve is forced to confront how far she is willing to go to protect people who have done terrible things.

15

The Burning

by Jane Casey

2010

DC Maeve Kerrigan is eager to make her mark on the murder task force, but she faces a brutal serial killer dubbed "The Burning Man." As the killer targets vulnerable women in London parks, Maeve must fight to be taken seriously by her male colleagues while hunting a shadow.

Series background & context

The Maeve Kerrigan series has carved out a distinct place in the landscape of British police procedurals. Set in a vividly rendered London, the books follow the professional and personal life of Maeve Kerrigan, a detective in the Metropolitan Police’s murder squad. When the series begins, Maeve is a young Detective Constable working hard to prove she belongs. She is empathetic and observant, traits that serve her well, but she is also frequently battling for respect in a hierarchy that can be dismissive of female officers.

While the mysteries are tightly plotted, the series is defined by its commitment to authenticity.

It doesn't rely on cheap thrills or impossible action sequences.

Instead, the narrative leans into the messy reality of serious crime. The cases are often dark and complex, dealing with the psychological aftermath of violence as much as the act itself. From hunting serial killers to untangling domestic tragedies, the stories explore the grim side of the city. Yet, the books are equally concerned with office politics, the drudgery of paperwork, and the emotional toll that investigating murder takes on a person’s soul.

The core of the series, however, is the evolving partnership between Maeve and her boss, DI Josh Derwent. Derwent is a character who often divides opinion when first introduced. He is arrogant, abrasive, and possesses a biting sarcasm that borders on offensive. He seems to be everything Maeve is not, and their early interactions are defined by friction and misunderstanding.

But this relationship is a slow burn of professional respect.

As the series progresses, what starts as hostility transforms into a formidable alliance. They remain fundamentally different people—Derwent is cynical and rule-bending, while Maeve is principled and by-the-book—but they form a bond of absolute trust. They become each other's safety net in a dangerous job. The tension between them, often playing out in sharp dialogue and shared risks, provides a human anchor amidst the dark subject matter.

Watching Maeve grow from an uncertain rookie into a confident Detective Sergeant is a key part of the appeal. But it is the "work spouse" dynamic with Derwent that truly hooks readers. It creates a rich, character-driven experience that feels less like a standard puzzle and more like a window into the lives of real people doing a difficult job.

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