Sean Watkin

1 series 3 books in order

Sean Watkin was born and raised in Liverpool and studied a BA and MA in Creative Writing at Liverpool John Moores University. He has been shortlisted for Fresher Writing Award, Book a Break Prize, Bristol Short Story Prize and the McDermid Debut Award. His writing has been featured in The Gay UK magazine, and The Content Wolf e-zine, as well as other LGBT+ publications. Sean lives in Liverpool with his partner and two dogs.

Known for
DCI de Silva Crime Thrillers

Series by Sean Watkin

DCI de Silva Crime Thrillers

3 books in order · 2025–2026

  1. Cover of Black Water Rising

    Black Water Rising

    2025 · Sean Watkin

    BLACK WATER RISING SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2025 McDERMID DEBUT AWARD 'Sean Watkin brings Liverpool to life in all its rich dark colours' Val McDermid…

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  2. Cover of Better Off Dead

    Better Off Dead

    2026 · Sean Watkin

    BLACK WATER RISING SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2025 McDERMID DEBUT AWARD 'Sean Watkin brings Liverpool to life in all its rich dark colours' Val McDermid…

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  3. Cover of No Place Left

    No Place Left

    2026 · Sean Watkin

    BLACK WATER RISING SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2025 McDERMID DEBUT AWARD 'Sean Watkin brings Liverpool to life in all its rich dark colours' Val McDermid…

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Frequently asked questions

How many books has Sean Watkin written?

We list 3 books by Sean Watkin across 1 series, published between 2025–2026 — each shown in full reading order.

What order should I read Sean Watkin's books?

Read each series in publication order. A good place to start is “Black Water Rising.” Open any series above for its complete numbered reading order.

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