Books in Order: A Deep Dive into the Works of Stephen Leather
About the Author: Stephen Leather
Stephen Leather is a British author renowned for his tantalising thriller and mystery novels. Among his famous works are the Spider Shepherd and Jack Nightingale series. However, Leather’s writing prowess isn’t confined to one genre. He has also penned several erotic novellas, broadening the spectrum of his creativity. Aside from published novels, Leather has scripted several television series including ‘London’s Burning,’ ‘The Knock,’ and ‘Murder in the Mind.’
Gaining journalistic experience from reputable newspapers such as the Glasgow Herald, Daily Mirror, The Times, Daily Mail, and Hong Kong’s South China Morning Post, Leather has lived and absorbed culture from England, the far East, the United States, and Ireland, and currently calls Thailand his home.
Delving into Leather’s Unique Writing Style
Stephen Leather’s incursion into writing began in college, although he admittedly struggled to get past the first few pages. His journey to authorship was far from instant, and it wasn’t until he started writing for the Daily Mirror that he managed to complete his first novel, Pay Off. When published in 1987, it marked the official beginning of Leather’s celebrated writing career.
Not long after, while working for the South China Morning Post, Leather crafted his second novel, The Fireman, which was published in 1989. Each subsequent novel has been a testament to his tenacity and unparalleled imagination, establishing him as a stalwart in contemporary literature.
Books in Order: An Insightful Journey Through Leather’s Works
Below, we take a fascinating journey through Stephen Leather’s books in order, providing insights into the sequence of his works and the progression of his illustrious writing career.
Publication Order of Spider Shepherd Books
| Hard Landing | (2004) |    |
| Soft Target | (2005) | |
| Cold Kill | (2006) | |
| Hot Blood | (2007) | |
| Dead Men | (2008) | |
| Live Fire | (2009) | |
| Rough Justice | (2010) | |
| Fair Game | (2011) | |
| False Friends | (2012) | |
| True Colours | (2013) | |
| White Lies | (2014) | |
| Black Ops | (2015) | |
| Dark Forces | (2016) | |
| Light Touch | (2017) | |
| Tall Order | (2018) | |
| Short Range | (2019) | |
| Slow Burn | (2020) | |
| Fast Track | (2021) | |
| Dirty War | (2022) | |
| Clean Kill | (2023) | |