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Michael K. Foster Books in Order

Michael K. Foster has written 8 books, published between 2016 and 2026. The first book is The Wharf Butcher (2016) and the newest is The Deadly Mooring (2026). Publication order is the reading order below. All 8 books listed here are in the DCI Jack Mason series, which has its own page: DCI Jack Mason books in order.

Books
8
Published
2016–2026
See all 8 books in order Printable Michael K. Foster checklist

Michael K. Foster is credited on 8 catalogued books spanning 2016 to 2026, with one series attached, DCI Jack Mason. Satan's Beckoning and The Wharf Butcher both carry 2016 dates. The Suitcase Man (2018), Chameleon (2019) and Hackney Central (2020) follow, then a three-year pause before The Poacher's Pocket (2023), Death Plunge (2024) and The Deadly Mooring (2026). The catalogue records Foster as the only credit and marks the run ongoing.

How many Michael K. Foster books are there?

Michael K. Foster has 8 books, released between 2016 and 2026.

Michael K. Foster Books in Publication Order

The table lists all 8 Michael K. Foster books in the order they were published, with the release year and how many independent book listings confirm each title. Catalogue data as of September 2026.

  1. 1
    The Wharf ButcherDCI Jack Mason #12016 · confirmed 1/4
    2016–
    Buy at Amazon USAmazon UK
  2. 2
    Satan's BeckoningDCI Jack Mason #22016 · confirmed 1/4
    2016–
    Buy at Amazon USAmazon UK
  3. 3
    The Suitcase ManDCI Jack Mason #32018 · confirmed 1/4
    2018–
    Buy at Amazon USAmazon UK
  4. 4
    ChameleonDCI Jack Mason #42019 · confirmed 1/4
    2019–
    Buy at Amazon USAmazon UK
  5. 5
    Hackney CentralDCI Jack Mason #52020 · confirmed 1/4
    2020–
    Buy at Amazon USAmazon UK
  6. 6
    The Poacher's PocketDCI Jack Mason #62023 · confirmed 1/4
    2023–
    Buy at Amazon USAmazon UK
  7. 7
    Death PlungeDCI Jack Mason #72024 · confirmed 1/4
    2024–
    Buy at Amazon USAmazon UK
  8. 8
    The Deadly MooringDCI Jack Mason #82026 · confirmed 1/4
    2026–
    Buy at Amazon USAmazon UK

Michael K. Foster series in order

The series linked below has its own reading-order page.

Do you have to read Michael K. Foster books in order?

You only need to read Michael K. Foster books in order within the DCI Jack Mason series, which holds 8 of the 8 Michael K. Foster books listed here. The numbered table above gives every book in publication order.

Where to start with Michael K. Foster

Start with The Wharf Butcher (2016), the first DCI Jack Mason book. It is also the earliest catalogued title.

What is the newest Michael K. Foster book?

The Deadly Mooring (2026) is the newest Michael K. Foster book released so far.

Is there a new Michael K. Foster book coming?

No next Michael K. Foster book is announced in the catalogue, which is a gap in the listings it merges rather than a sign that the run has ended.

Michael K. Foster at a glance

Still publishing
Michael K. Foster published a book as recently as 2026.
Release pace
Michael K. Foster books have appeared about one a year on average.
Busiest decade
Most Michael K. Foster books, 4 of 8, were published in the 2020s.