Brock and Poole Books in Order
Part ofGraham Ison Books in OrderThis page lists the Brock and Poole books by Graham Ison in order, with brief summaries, series background, and a simple guide to where to begin.
Last updated: July 14, 2026
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Brock and Poole books in publication order
17 books
Working Girl
by Graham Ison
2002
The first Brock and Poole mystery introduces DCI Harry Brock and DS Dave Poole as they tackle a London murder inquiry. Their contrasting styles and shared determination set the tone for a long-running series of police investigations.
Light Fantastic
by Graham Ison
2003
DCI Harry Brock and DS Dave Poole investigate a death that brings them into contact with a close-knit group guarding its own secrets. Beneath the lively surface lies a serious crime, and Brock is determined to expose it.
Whiplash
by Graham Ison
2004
Brock and Poole are drawn into a case where a violent death exposes deeper tensions beneath an ordinary public surface. As witness accounts shift, the detectives have to work out which detail will finally crack the investigation.
Kicking the Air
by Graham Ison
2005
A murder case gives Brock and Poole little room for error as leads point in several directions at once. Their inquiry moves beyond the obvious suspect and into the tangled lives of people desperate to keep the past buried.
Drumfire
by Graham Ison
2006
DCI Harry Brock and DS Dave Poole investigate a murder whose apparent explanation soon begins to fail. The pair must pick through misleading evidence and private grudges before the person responsible can strike again.
Whispering Grass
by Graham Ison
2006
A troubling death pulls Brock and Poole into an investigation where quiet places conceal loud resentments. The detectives follow a trail of personal history and conflicting loyalties to find the motive behind the crime.
Jack in the Box
by Graham Ison
2008
Brock and Poole face a murder investigation full of surprises, false assumptions, and people with something to hide. Careful questioning and solid police work are their best tools as the case becomes more dangerous.
Lost or Found
by Graham Ison
2008
A new case draws DCI Harry Brock and DS Dave Poole into a search where missing information matters as much as what has been found. Every witness has a version of events, and the detectives must discover who is protecting whom.
Breach of Privilege
by Graham Ison
2009
Brock and Poole investigate a case in which status and influence seem designed to keep the truth out of reach. The detectives must look past privilege, polished appearances, and official pressure to identify a killer.
All Quiet on Arrival
by Graham Ison
2010
DCI Harry Brock and DS Dave Poole take on another difficult murder inquiry in and around London. As they work through conflicting stories and concealed relationships, the case tests their patience, instincts, and ability to separate fact from performance.
Gunrunner
by Graham Ison
2011
A woman is murdered in Heathrow's car park on Christmas Day while preparing to fly to New York. Brock and Poole question her husband, then uncover a smuggling operation linking central London with the south of France.
Make Them Pay
by Graham Ison
2013
Two burned bodies are found inside a camper van in Richmond. Brock and Poole discover that the dead couple had criminal connections, drawing them into a double-murder inquiry with financial consequences that reach far beyond Britain.
Reckless Endangerment
by Graham Ison
2014
Accountant Clifford Gregory is killed during what appears to be a burglary near Heathrow. When his air-stewardess wife disappears, Brock and Poole realize her account cannot be trusted and that the case is far from straightforward.
Exit Stage Left
by Graham Ison
2015
The body of actor Lancelot Foley is uncovered in a Chelsea excavation. DCI Harry Brock, DS Dave Poole, and DI Kate Ebdon follow the case from London to Paris, where jealousy and old secrets lead to further deaths.
Suddenly at Home
by Graham Ison
2016
Richard Cooper is shot in his North Sheen apartment, leaving Brock and Poole with few clues and unreliable neighbors. A lead in Belgium may explain the murder, but the hunt soon places their own team in danger.
Deadlock
by Graham Ison
2018
When young women are found strangled in southwest London, each missing the same item of clothing, Brock and Poole fear a serial killer is at work. The detectives must break through a web of deceit before another woman dies.
Naked Flames
by Graham Ison
2019
A suspicious fire at a nudist club near Harrow leaves charming conman Robert Sharp dead. DCI Harry Brock and DS Dave Poole uncover fraud, betrayal, and a long list of people with reason to want him gone.
Brock and Poole books in chronological order

Working Girl
by Graham Ison
2002Brock and Poole, Book 1
Light Fantastic
by Graham Ison
2003Brock and Poole, Book 2
Whiplash
by Graham Ison
2004Brock and Poole, Book 3
Kicking the Air
by Graham Ison
2005Brock and Poole, Book 4
Whispering Grass
by Graham Ison
2006Brock and Poole, Book 5
Drumfire
by Graham Ison
2006Brock and Poole, Book 6
Lost or Found
by Graham Ison
2008Brock and Poole, Book 7
Jack in the Box
by Graham Ison
2008Brock and Poole, Book 8
Breach of Privilege
by Graham Ison
2009Brock and Poole, Book 9
All Quiet on Arrival
by Graham Ison
2010Brock and Poole, Book 10
Gunrunner
by Graham Ison
2011Brock and Poole, Book 11
Make Them Pay
by Graham Ison
2013Brock and Poole, Book 12
Reckless Endangerment
by Graham Ison
2014Brock and Poole, Book 13
Exit Stage Left
by Graham Ison
2015Brock and Poole, Book 14
Suddenly at Home
by Graham Ison
2016Brock and Poole, Book 15
Deadlock
by Graham Ison
2018Brock and Poole, Book 16
Naked Flames
by Graham Ison
2019Brock and Poole, Book 17
Series background & context
The Brock and Poole novels are contemporary British police procedurals centered on Detective Chief Inspector Harry Brock and Detective Sergeant Dave Poole. Most of the action takes place in London and its surrounding areas, where a seemingly contained death can quickly open into a larger web of fraud, family conflict, hidden affairs, professional grudges, or organized crime.
Brock is an old-school detective with a blunt manner and a healthy suspicion of shortcuts. He has years of experience, a strong sense of what does and does not ring true, and little patience for people trying to manage an investigation for their own comfort. Poole is his trusted colleague, someone who can keep the work moving while also dealing with Brock's habits and sharp edges.
Their cases are built around procedure.
A body may turn up in a park, an airport car park, a private flat, a suburban home, or an unexpected corner of the city. Brock and Poole start with the practical questions. Who was the victim? Who had access? What is the alibi worth? What detail has been overlooked? The answers usually lead beyond the first obvious suspect and into people who have been lying for reasons both large and small.
The series starts with Working Girl and can be read in publication order, which lets readers see the working relationship between Brock and Poole develop over time. The individual investigations are generally self-contained, so later entries such as Gunrunner, Exit Stage Left, Deadlock, and Naked Flames can also work as accessible entry points. Starting at the beginning is still the best option for readers who enjoy returning to a familiar team.
London matters here, but it is not treated as a postcard setting. Ison uses its neighborhoods, commuter routes, businesses, airports, parks, and changing communities as part of the police work. Cases can also pull the detectives beyond the capital when a victim's past or a criminal connection points elsewhere.
The tone is steady rather than flashy. There is danger, but the books spend time on interviews, records, contradictions, and the patient work needed to turn suspicion into proof. Brock's dry reactions and the banter within the team keep the stories from becoming too grim.
These are mysteries for readers who like a solid case, a grounded police team, and the satisfaction of watching a careful investigation sort out a messy set of secrets.
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