Reginald Hill (1936-2012), an exceptional novelist famed for his contributions to the realm of crime fiction, was a master of offbeat narratives and complex plots. He enjoys a substantial fanbase that revels in the awe-inspiring landscapes of his narratives, meticulously painted against the backdrop of Yorkshire. Hill’s trend-breaking approach is distinctively displayed in his preference for disjointed storytelling, often spinning his tales outside the conventional boundaries of chronological order.
Awarded the prestigious CWA Cartier Diamond Dagger Award in 1995 for his outstanding lifetime achievement in the field of crime writing, Reginald Hill’s distinguished career spanned several decades until his unfortunate demise from a brain tumour in January 2012.>
Hill made a notable splash in the domain of fiction with the release of “A Clubbable Woman” in 1970. This work notably marked the inception of his widely acclaimed Dalziel and Pascoe series. As we delve further into his intricate storytelling method and unique writing style, it is essential to explore Reginald Hill’s books in order right from their original release dates.
An Intriguing Journey Through Reginald Hill’s Books in Order
Publication Order of Dalziel & Pascoe Books
| A Clubbable Woman | (1970) |    |
| An Advancement of Learning | (1971) | |
| Ruling Passion | (1973) | |
| An April Shroud | (1975) | |
| A Pinch of Snuff | (1978) | |
| A Killing Kindness | (1980) | |
| Deadheads | (1983) | |
| Exit Lines | (1984) | |
| Child’s Play | (1986) | |
| Under World | (1988) | |
| Bones and Silence | (1990) | |
| One Small Step | (1990) | |
| Recalled to Life | (1992) | |
| Pictures of Perfection | (1994) | |
| The Wood Beyond | (1995) | |
| On Beulah Height | (1998) | |
| Arms and the Women | (1999) | |
| Dialogues of the Dead | (2001) | |
| Death’s Jest-Book | (2002) | |
| Good Morning, Midnight | (2004) | |
| Death Comes for the Fat Man / The Death of Dalziel | (2007) | |
| The Last National Service Man | (2007) | |
| A Cure for All Diseases / The Price of Butcher’s Meat | (2008) | |
| Midnight Fugue | (2009) | |
| The Last National Service Man is a prequel novella. | ||