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Find Jonathan Gash's books in order, including Lovejoy's antiques mysteries, Dr Clare Burtonall's crime novels, and standalone stories of danger and deception.

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The Judas Pair

by Jonathan Gash

1977

A collector hires antiques dealer Lovejoy to find a legendary pair of dueling pistols supposedly used to murder his brother. Lovejoy doubts the weapons exist, but someone is prepared to kill to keep them hidden.

Gold by Gemini

by Jonathan Gash

1978

Clues left among James Bexon's possessions draw Lovejoy toward rumored Roman gold on the Isle of Man. Threats and the killing of his pet birds turn his doubts about the treasure into a personal pursuit.

The Grail Tree

by Jonathan Gash

1979

Lovejoy dismisses a clergyman's claim to possess the Holy Grail, especially after discovering his skill at forgery. When the vicar and his companion die, Lovejoy must discover who wants the artifact badly enough to kill.

Spend Game

by Jonathan Gash

1980

Lovejoy witnesses a car crash that proves to be the murder of an old antiques-dealer friend. Questions about junk furniture and a doctor's bag lead him toward underground tunnels, armed men, and threats against his own life.

The Incomer

by Jonathan Gash

1981

After Les Taunton is released without sufficient evidence in a girl's murder, village hostility threatens to become vigilante justice. Doctor Clare Salford and Reverend Shaw Watson confront prejudice, gossip, and the divide between locals and newcomers.

The Vatican Rip

by Jonathan Gash

1981

An Italian client's demand places Lovejoy's friends in danger and sends him after an exceptionally valuable antique. Recovering it means stealing from the Pope, forcing the dealer to confront the Vatican's formidable security.

Firefly Gadroon

by Jonathan Gash

1982

An antique Japanese firefly cage draws Lovejoy into a dangerous secret after an auction goes wrong. When the craftsman teaching him silverwork is murdered, his interest in the object becomes a determined hunt for the killers.

The Sleepers of Erin

by Jonathan Gash

1983

Stabbed and accused of a theft he tried to prevent, Lovejoy faces an uncomfortable court appearance. Traveling to an ancient Irish tomb with ruthless criminals begins to look preferable, though the journey brings its own dangers.

The Gondola Scam

by Jonathan Gash

1984

A murder linked to the antiques trade sends Lovejoy to Venice on a killer's trail. Posing as a tour guide and helping with sculpture, he finds himself surrounded by forgeries, misleading appearances, and escalating threats.

Pearlhanger

by Jonathan Gash

1985

Lovejoy searches for a missing antiques dealer pursuing a valuable pearl pendant. Real and counterfeit pearls, burglary, and two deaths complicate the inquiry, while the police remain suspicious of his unconventional motives and methods.

The Tartan Ringers

by Jonathan Gash

1986

Three antiques dealers connected to the same Scottish source meet violent ends, putting Lovejoy in danger. He leaves his usual territory to investigate the connection, facing both suspicious police and criminals determined to protect their scheme.

Moonspender

by Jonathan Gash

1987

Lovejoy takes a stand against treasure hunters using electronic detectors to strip East Anglia of buried antiquities. A gangster's television-show demands, suspicious deaths, and local complications obstruct his efforts to protect the treasures.

Jade Woman

by Jonathan Gash

1989

Fleeing trouble in England, Lovejoy reaches Hong Kong without money or a passport. His talent for antiques draws him into the Triads' dangerous world, where artistic fraud and a remarkable woman complicate any hope of escape.

The Very Last Gambado

by Jonathan Gash

1990

Lovejoy becomes an antiques consultant on a film about robbing the British Museum. A valuable collection, suspicious shipments, a forger's death, and a missing dealer suggest that the production conceals something far more dangerous.

The Great California Game

by Jonathan Gash

1991

Working illegally in New York, Lovejoy spots fake diamonds and follows their trail toward a high-stakes California card game. Raising the entry money through antiques schemes proves difficult, but the game threatens more than his finances.

The Lies of Fair Ladies

by Jonathan Gash

1992

Lovejoy takes wealthy Luna Carstairs as an apprentice just as murders begin and antiques supplies vanish. A powerful broker in stolen goods emerges behind the trouble, forcing him to investigate while staying ahead of the police.

Paid and Loving Eyes

by Jonathan Gash

1993

A driving job introduces Lovejoy to wealthy clients who want his antiques expertise. Learning what happened to their previous advisers sends him fleeing toward France, but his chosen companion and destination carry further complications.

The Sin Within Her Smile

by Jonathan Gash

1993

Bought at a charity auction as a servant for a day, Lovejoy becomes entangled in a wealthy group's scheme. A journey to Wales, a friend's death, and rumored Roman gold make the arrangement increasingly dangerous.

The Grace in Older Women

by Jonathan Gash

1995

Lovejoy investigates after his friend, the proprietor of a traveling museum, is murdered. The inquiry draws him into the peculiar decline of an East Anglian village, ambitious schemes, and the demands of several formidable women.

The Possessions of a Lady

by Jonathan Gash

1996

Someone keeps beating Lovejoy to genuine antiques, leaving him wondering whether a rival shares his special talent. A fashion show involving valuable old dresses then brings murder and violence into his already troubled business affairs.

Different Women Dancing

by Jonathan Gash

1997

Doctor Clare Burtonall stops to help at a fatal road accident and begins to suspect a connection to her husband's business. With assistance from male escort Bonn, she investigates whether their comfortable life rests on murder.

Prey Dancing

by Jonathan Gash

1998

Clare Burtonall promises to deliver a dying patient's final message to her boyfriend, Jase. Finding him draws her into a criminal underworld, where the dangerous gunman blames Clare for the death and begins seeking revenge.

The Rich and the Profane

by Jonathan Gash

1998

Asked to assess a priory's antiques, Lovejoy recruits his friend Gesso for help. When Gesso disappears, the dealer follows clues toward Guernsey, facing religious intrigue, gambling debts, and people with competing interests in valuable objects.

While tracing fake gemstones through London's markets, Lovejoy visits old friends and finds their shop controlled by a threatening stranger. A mysterious death, Colette's homelessness, and danger to her son force him to intervene.

Die Dancing

by Jonathan Gash

2001

Clare Burtonall's new medical practice has connections she does not understand to Bonn's escort agency. When a businessman known as a fixer is murdered, threats against the agency draw her into Manchester's criminal underworld.

Every Last Cent

by Jonathan Gash

2001

Mortimer shares Lovejoy's gift for recognizing real antiques but exposes fakes with inconvenient honesty. Dealers blame Lovejoy for the damage to their trade, and his attempt to bargain his way out becomes entangled with mounting deaths.

Bone Dancing

by Jonathan Gash

2003

A street woman's death raises Clare Burtonall's suspicions, while a boy disappears from a children's home. As trouble reaches the escort syndicate and threatens Clare's own life, she looks to Bonn for support.

The Ten Word Game

by Jonathan Gash

2003

Hiding from the law, Lovejoy is tricked aboard a luxury cruise ship bound for Russia. His captors need his antiques expertise for a plan to steal the legendary Amber Room and demand a ransom.

Finding Davey

by Jonathan Gash

2005

Davey Charleston disappears during a family holiday at a Florida theme park. With the police unable to find him, his grandfather Bray begins his own search, facing kidnappers determined to erase the boy's memories of home.

The Year of the Woman

by Jonathan Gash

2005

Office clerk Kway Fay survives poverty in Hong Kong with help from her grandmother's ghost. Before the handover to China, a Triad leader becomes interested in her unusual ability as a possible means of preserving his organization.

Blood Dancing

by Jonathan Gash

2006

A vigilante targets Manchester criminals while Clare Burtonall confronts a life-support decision for an attacked young woman. Bonn tries to protect street workers as the impending release of a dangerous offender intensifies anger in the city.

Bad Girl Magdalene

by Jonathan Gash

2008

Magda Finnan remains haunted by her childhood in a Magdalene orphanage and a friend's death. Encountering Father Doran in Dublin leads her to believe killing him will bring divine approval, setting past trauma against her religious convictions.

Faces in the Pool

by Jonathan Gash

2008

Imprisoned Lovejoy accepts Ellen Jaynor's offer of release, only to discover obligations involving speed dating, marriage, and robbery. Authenticating antiques for representatives of forgotten tribes draws him deeper into a scheme filled with betrayal.

Preddy Boy

by Jonathan Gash

2013

A homeless teenager survives beneath a railway station with elderly refugee Hans while dreaming of America. When his ability to foresee crime helps prevent an airport attack, officials become interested in the boy and his mysterious companion.

Jonathan Gash sub-series and character series

Dr Clare Burtonall books in order

Explore this series
  1. Book cover for "Different Women Dancing"

    Different Women Dancing

    by Jonathan Gash

    1997Dr. Clare Burtonall, Book 1
  2. Book cover for "Prey Dancing"

    Prey Dancing

    by Jonathan Gash

    1998Dr. Clare Burtonall, Book 2
  3. Book cover for "Die Dancing"

    Die Dancing

    by Jonathan Gash

    2001Dr. Clare Burtonall, Book 3
  4. Book cover for "Bone Dancing"

    Bone Dancing

    by Jonathan Gash

    2003Dr. Clare Burtonall, Book 4
  5. Book cover for "Blood Dancing"

    Blood Dancing

    by Jonathan Gash

    2006Dr. Clare Burtonall, Book 5

Lovejoy books in order

Explore this series
  1. Book cover for "The Judas Pair"

    The Judas Pair

    by Jonathan Gash

    1977Lovejoy, Book 1
  2. Book cover for "Gold by Gemini"

    Gold by Gemini

    by Jonathan Gash

    1978Lovejoy, Book 2
  3. Book cover for "The Grail Tree"

    The Grail Tree

    by Jonathan Gash

    1979Lovejoy, Book 3
  4. Book cover for "Spend Game"

    Spend Game

    by Jonathan Gash

    1980Lovejoy, Book 4
  5. Book cover for "The Vatican Rip"

    The Vatican Rip

    by Jonathan Gash

    1981Lovejoy, Book 5
  6. Book cover for "Firefly Gadroon"

    Firefly Gadroon

    by Jonathan Gash

    1982Lovejoy, Book 6
  7. Book cover for "The Sleepers of Erin"

    The Sleepers of Erin

    by Jonathan Gash

    1983Lovejoy, Book 7
  8. Book cover for "The Gondola Scam"

    The Gondola Scam

    by Jonathan Gash

    1984Lovejoy, Book 8
  9. Book cover for "Pearlhanger"

    Pearlhanger

    by Jonathan Gash

    1985Lovejoy, Book 9
  10. Book cover for "The Tartan Ringers"

    The Tartan Ringers

    by Jonathan Gash

    1986Lovejoy, Book 10
  11. Book cover for "Moonspender"

    Moonspender

    by Jonathan Gash

    1987Lovejoy, Book 11
  12. Book cover for "Jade Woman"

    Jade Woman

    by Jonathan Gash

    1989Lovejoy, Book 12
  13. Book cover for "The Very Last Gambado"

    The Very Last Gambado

    by Jonathan Gash

    1990Lovejoy, Book 13
  14. Book cover for "The Great California Game"

    The Great California Game

    by Jonathan Gash

    1991Lovejoy, Book 14
  15. Book cover for "The Lies of Fair Ladies"

    The Lies of Fair Ladies

    by Jonathan Gash

    1992Lovejoy, Book 15
  16. Book cover for "Paid and Loving Eyes"

    Paid and Loving Eyes

    by Jonathan Gash

    1993Lovejoy, Book 16
  17. Book cover for "The Sin Within Her Smile"

    The Sin Within Her Smile

    by Jonathan Gash

    1993Lovejoy, Book 17
  18. Book cover for "The Grace in Older Women"

    The Grace in Older Women

    by Jonathan Gash

    1995Lovejoy, Book 18
  19. Book cover for "The Possessions of a Lady"

    The Possessions of a Lady

    by Jonathan Gash

    1996Lovejoy, Book 19
  20. Book cover for "The Rich and the Profane"

    The Rich and the Profane

    by Jonathan Gash

    1998Lovejoy, Book 20
  21. Book cover for "A Rag, a Bone and a Hank of Hair"

    A Rag, a Bone and a Hank of Hair

    by Jonathan Gash

    2000Lovejoy, Book 21
  22. Book cover for "Every Last Cent"

    Every Last Cent

    by Jonathan Gash

    2001Lovejoy, Book 22
  23. Book cover for "The Ten Word Game"

    The Ten Word Game

    by Jonathan Gash

    2003Lovejoy, Book 23
  24. Book cover for "Faces in the Pool"

    Faces in the Pool

    by Jonathan Gash

    2008Lovejoy, Book 24

Standalone Jonathan Gash books

  1. Book cover for "The Incomer"

    The Incomer

    by Jonathan Gash

    1981
  2. Book cover for "Finding Davey"

    Finding Davey

    by Jonathan Gash

    2005
  3. Book cover for "The Year of the Woman"

    The Year of the Woman

    by Jonathan Gash

    2005
  4. Book cover for "Bad Girl Magdalene"

    Bad Girl Magdalene

    by Jonathan Gash

    2008
  5. Book cover for "Preddy Boy"

    Preddy Boy

    by Jonathan Gash

    2013

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