Where to start with Peter May
Begin with The Blackhouse, the first novel in the Lewis Trilogy, published in 2011. This book introduces the protagonist, Detective Inspector Lewis, and establishes the series' setting on the Isle of Lewis in the Outer Hebrides. Proceed with the remaining two books in the trilogy—The Lewis Man and The Chessmen—following their original publication order. These novels form a connected narrative arc centered on investigation, identity, and the landscape of the Hebrides. For a standalone entry, consider The Critic, published in 2007, which presents a distinct story and protagonist, offering a separate reading experience.
Series by Peter May
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Buy on Amazon2011 · Peter May
Edinburgh detective Fin MacLeod is sent to the Isle of Lewis after a murder with similarities to a case he is investigating on the mainland. His…
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2011 · Peter May
The Lewis Man is a 2011 book by Peter May. It is book 2 of the series Lewis Trilogy.
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Ex-Detective Inspector Fin McLeod, living again on the Isle of Lewis and working as a security officer, discovers a light aircraft at the bottom of a…
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Chicago forensic pathologist Margaret Campbell travels to Beijing to teach at the Beijing police university, seeking to escape her life in America.…
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The Fourth Sacrifice is a crime novel by Scottish writer Peter May, published in 2000. It was later translated into French and published in 2006,…
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Beijing detective Li Yan and American pathologist Margaret Campbell reunite to investigate a series of murders involving the mutilated and…
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Frequently asked questions
How many books has Peter May written?
We list 11 books by Peter May across 2 series, published between 1999–2017 — each shown in full reading order.
What order should I read Peter May's books?
Read each series in publication order. A good place to start is “The blackhouse.” Open any series above for its complete numbered reading order.
Where can I buy Peter May's books?
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