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Lindsay Gordon books in order A series by Val McDermid

The Lindsay Gordon series by Val McDermid has 6 books, from Report for Murder (1987) to Hostage to Murder (2003). Read it in order, starting with Report for Murder.

Reading order: 1 Report for Murder (1987) · 2 Common Murder (1994) · 3 Final Edition (1991) · 4 Union Jack (Lindsay Gordon Mystery) (1993) · 5 Booked for Murder (1998) · 6 Hostage to Murder (2003)

Updated September 2026

All 6 Lindsay Gordon books in order

  1. 1.

    Report for Murder (1987)

    216 pages

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  2. 2.

    Common Murder (1994)

    250 pages

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  3. 3.

    Final Edition (1991)

    224 pages

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  4. 4.

    Union Jack (Lindsay Gordon Mystery) (1993)

    307 pages

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  5. 5.

    Booked for Murder (1998)

    273 pages

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  6. 6.

    Hostage to Murder (2003)

    371 pages

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Lindsay Gordon FAQ

How many Lindsay Gordon books are there?
There are 6 Lindsay Gordon books, as of September 2026.
What order should I read the Lindsay Gordon books in?
In publication order, starting with Report for Murder (1987): 1 Report for Murder (1987) · 2 Common Murder (1994) · 3 Final Edition (1991) · 4 Union Jack (Lindsay Gordon Mystery) (1993) · 5 Booked for Murder (1998) · 6 Hostage to Murder (2003).
What is the first Lindsay Gordon book?
Report for Murder (1987).
What is the latest Lindsay Gordon book?
Hostage to Murder (2003).
Is the Lindsay Gordon series finished?
There have been no new Lindsay Gordon books since 2003.
Did Val McDermid write other series?
Yes: Kate Brannigan, Carol Detective Chief Inspector Jordan and Inspector Karen Pirie.

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Sources: series order and dates from Wikidata and Open Library. Last updated September 2026.