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Scott Cullen Mysteries Books in Order

Scott Cullen Mysteries by Ed James contains 15 books, published between 2012 and 2026. The first book is Ghost in the Machine (2012) and the newest is The Broken Line (2026). Publication order is the reading order below.

Books
15
Published
2012–2026
Confirmed
8 of 15 titles
Pages on record
1,150 in 3 of 15 books
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Scott Cullen is the recurring figure behind this Ed James listing, which carries 15 books dated from 2012 to 2026. Ghost in the Machine (2012) is the first title on record and The Broken Line (2026) the newest. Devil in the Detail (2012), Fire in the Blood (2013), City of the Dead (2020) and Gore Glen (2020) also appear. Ed James has a series called Cullen & Bain in the catalogue, and the Scott Cullen run is ongoing.

How many Scott Cullen Mysteries books are there?

Scott Cullen Mysteries has 15 books, released between 2012 and 2026.

Scott Cullen Mysteries Books in Publication Order

The table lists all 15 Scott Cullen Mysteries books in the order they were published, with the release year, the page count where one is on record, and how many independent book listings confirm each title. Catalogue data as of September 2026.

  1. Cover of Ghost in the Machine by Ed James, book 1 of the Scott Cullen Mysteries series (2012)
  1. 1
    Ghost in the MachineScott Cullen Mysteries #12012 · 398 pages · confirmed 3/4
    2012398
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  2. 2
    Devil in the DetailScott Cullen Mysteries #22012 · 400 pages · confirmed 3/4
    2012400
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  3. 3
    Fire in the BloodScott Cullen Mysteries #32013 · 352 pages · confirmed 3/4
    2013352
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  4. 4
    Dyed in the Wool / Stab in the DarkScott Cullen Mysteries #42013 · confirmed 2/4
    2013–
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  5. 5
    Bottleneck / Cops and RobbersScott Cullen Mysteries #52014 · confirmed 2/4
    2014–
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  6. 6
    Windchill / Liars and ThievesScott Cullen Mysteries #62014 · confirmed 3/4
    2014–
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  7. 7
    Cowboys and IndiansScott Cullen Mysteries #72015 · confirmed 3/4
    2015–
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  8. 8
    Heroes and VillainsScott Cullen Mysteries #82018 · confirmed 3/4
    2018–
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  9. 9
    City of the DeadCullen & Bain #12020 · confirmed 2/4
    2020–
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  10. 10
    World's EndCullen & Bain #22020 · confirmed 2/4
    2020–
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  11. 11
    Hell's KitchenCullen & Bain #32020 · confirmed 2/4
    2020–
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  12. 12
    Gore GlenCullen & Bain #42020 · confirmed 2/4
    2020–
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  13. 13
    Dead in the WaterCullen & Bain #52021 · confirmed 3/4
    2021–
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  14. 14
    The Last DropCullen & Bain #62021 · confirmed 2/4
    2021–
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  15. 15
    The Broken LineCullen & Bain #72026 · confirmed 3/4
    2026–
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Do you have to read Scott Cullen Mysteries books in order?

You should read the Scott Cullen Mysteries books in publication order, the order of the numbered table above. The catalogue does not record whether each Scott Cullen Mysteries book also stands alone.

Where to start with Scott Cullen Mysteries

Start with Ghost in the Machine (2012), the earliest published title.

What is the newest Scott Cullen Mysteries book?

The Broken Line (2026) is the newest Scott Cullen Mysteries book released so far.

Is there a new Scott Cullen Mysteries book coming?

No next Scott Cullen Mysteries book is announced in the catalogue, which is a gap in the listings it merges rather than a sign that the run has ended.

Scott Cullen Mysteries at a glance

Still running
Scott Cullen Mysteries is still running, with a title published as recently as 2026.
Release pace
Scott Cullen Mysteries books have appeared about one a year on average.
Length
1,150 pages across the 3 of 15 books with a recorded length, a median of 398 pages each.
Busiest decade
Most Scott Cullen Mysteries books, 8 of 15, were published in the 2010s.

More books by Ed James

The author page linked below lists every book in publication order.