Scott Cullen Books in Order

Ed James has written 15 books featuring Scott Cullen, 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

Scott Cullen is a recurring character in Ed James's books, catalogued across 15 titles from 2012 to 2026. The first listed title is Ghost in the Machine (2012), and the most recent is The Broken Line (2026). Other Scott Cullen entries include Devil in the Detail, Fire in the Blood, Heroes and Villains and Gore Glen. The listing also carries the label Scott Cullen Mysteries, and Ed James's catalogue includes a series named Cullen & Bain. The run is ongoing.

How many Scott Cullen books are there?

Scott Cullen appears in 15 books, released between 2012 and 2026.

Scott Cullen Books in Publication Order

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

Do you have to read Scott Cullen books in order?

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

Where to start with Scott Cullen

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

What is the newest Scott Cullen book?

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

Is there a new Scott Cullen book coming?

No next Scott Cullen 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 at a glance

Still running
Scott Cullen is still running, with a title published as recently as 2026.
Release pace
Scott Cullen 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 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.