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Brock & Poole Mystery Books in Order

5 Books
2018 – 2021 Published
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01
An Occupied Grave
An Occupied Grave
2018
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02
A Staged Death
A Staged Death
2018
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03
When The Party Died
When The Party Died
2018
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04
Murder in a Watched Room
Murder in a Watched Room
2019
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05
The Final Game
The Final Game
2021
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Recommended Reading Order

For the best reading experience, we highly recommend reading the Brock & Poole Mystery series in its publication order. The relationship between Detective Inspector Sam Brock and Detective Sergeant Guy Poole develops significantly over time, and their personal backstories unfold sequentially from one book to the next.

Brock & Poole Books in Order

  1. An Occupied Grave (2018) - The debut novel where a routine burial in Lower Gladdock reveals an extra body in a grave, pulling the detectives into a cold case connected to a local tragedy.
  2. A Staged Death (2018) - Brock and Poole investigate the death of an actor during a local amateur dramatic production.
  3. When The Party Died (2018) - A high-profile birthday party in Bexford turns fatal, leaving the detective duo to untangle a web of secrets among wealthy suspects.
  4. Murder in a Watched Room (2019) - A locked-room mystery where a victim is found dead in a room under constant surveillance.
  5. The Final Game (2021) - The team faces their most personal and complex case yet when a series of games and puzzles lead to murder.

Chronological vs. Publication Order

There are no prequels, short stories, or timeline jumps in the Brock & Poole series. The chronological sequence of the mysteries matches their publication order exactly. Readers do not need to worry about adjusting their reading path to match the story's timeline.

Series Overview & Tone

Written by British author A.G. Barnett, the series is set in and around the fictional English town of Bexford. It strikes a balance between traditional British village cozy mysteries and light police procedurals. The focus remains on puzzle-solving, humor, and character dynamics rather than graphic details or dark themes. If you enjoy this series, you may also want to explore A.G. Barnett's other mystery series featuring amateur sleuth Mary Blake.

Frequently Asked

QWhere should I start reading the Brock & Poole series?

You should start with the first book, An Occupied Grave, as the character relationships and subplots build chronologically across the books.

QWho is the author of the Brock & Poole mysteries?

The series is written by British author A.G. Barnett. Be careful not to confuse it with the unrelated "Brock and Poole" series by Graham Ison.

QHow many books are in the Brock & Poole series?

There are currently five full-length novels in the series, starting with An Occupied Grave in 2018 and concluding with The Final Game in 2021.

QIs the chronological order different from the publication order?

No, the chronological order matches the publication order exactly. You can read the books in the order they were released without missing any timeline context.

QWhere are the Brock & Poole books set?

The stories are set in the fictional English town of Bexford and its surrounding countryside villages.

QAre there any spin-offs or connected series?

While there are no direct spin-offs, fans of the series often enjoy A.G. Barnett's Mary Blake Mystery series, which shares a similar cozy British atmosphere.