Sgt Major Crane Books in Order
Part ofWendy Cartmell Books in OrderExplore Sgt Major Crane mysteries by Wendy Cartmell in order, with publication dates, short book summaries and a guide to the series reading sequence.
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Sgt Major Crane books in publication order
9 books
40 Days 40 Nights
by Wendy Cartmell
2011
British Olympic athletes arrive at Aldershot Garrison to prepare for the Games, and Crane expects a routine security assignment. A soldier's body beneath the swimming pool changes everything, raising fears of a killer among the visitors.
Steps to Heaven
by Wendy Cartmell
2011
A soldier apparently murders his family before taking his own life, but Sgt Major Crane doubts the official explanation. When another family dies, he defies orders to abandon the investigation and searches for a disturbing connection.
No Mercy
by Wendy Cartmell
2012
Sgt Major Crane investigates a case that challenges how people respond to pleas for mercy. This collection contains four mystery stories, along with excerpts from his first three novels, exploring crime and the search for truth.
Violation / Honour Bound
by Wendy Cartmell
2012
Young women are being raped and murdered, and witnesses identify the attacker as a soldier. Crane assists civilian police while investigating the repeated assault of a soldier on Aldershot Garrison, questioning whether the crimes are connected.
Cordon of Lies
by Wendy Cartmell
2013
An army wife is murdered in the same place and manner as a woman killed ten years earlier. Crane suspects the original killer has returned, but military officials close ranks as he tries to uncover the truth.
Hijack
by Wendy Cartmell
2014
Armed hijackers seize a Yorkshire train to demand the release of their leader's imprisoned brother. Sergeant Billy Williams secretly communicates with Crane from among the hostages, while negotiators struggle to prevent a disaster on the Ribblehead Viaduct.
Regenerate
by Wendy Cartmell
2014
A dead baby is discovered outside the Aldershot Garrison church, drawing Crane and Anderson into a troubling investigation. When another child is abducted, Crane faces grieving families and mounting anger while racing to find the missing infant.
Glass Cutter
by Wendy Cartmell
2015
Louise Marshall discovers a diary left by a former occupant of her new home. As she grows absorbed in Matilda Underwood's words, the imaginary friendship distorts Louise's judgment, and people around her begin to die.
Solid Proof
by Wendy Cartmell
2016
Army wife and model Janey Cunningham disappears, leaving Crane a single red stiletto at the scene. As he investigates what may be a murder, the case threatens to implicate an innocent man without reliable proof.
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