Order of Jane A. Adams Books

Jane A. Adams is an English author of psychological thriller/mystery novels. She writes the Mike Croft, Ray Flower, Naomi Blake and Rita Martin series. Born in Leicestershire, Jane has a sociology degree. She has performed lead vocals for a folk rock band. Besides writing, Jane enjoys pen and ink drawing, martial arts and riding a motorcycle. She is married with two children and lives in Leicestershire, England.

Jane A. Adams made her debut in 1995 with the novel The Greenway. The novel was shortlisted for the CWA John Creasey Award and the Author’s Club Best First Novel Award. Below is a list of Jane A. Adams’ books in order of when they were first published:

Publication Order of Mike Croft Books

The Greenway	(1995)
Cast the First Stone	(1996)
Fade to Grey	(1998)
Final Frame	(1999)

Publication Order of Ray Flowers Books

The Angel Gateway	(2000)
Like Angels Falling	(2001)
Angel Eyes	(2002)

Publication Order of Naomi Blake Books

Mourning The Little Dead	(2002)
Touching the Dark	(2003)
Heatwave	(2004)
Killing a Stranger	(2006)
Legacy of Lies	(2007)
Blood Ties	(2010)
Night Vision	(2011)
Secrets	(2013)
Gregory's Game	(2014)
Paying the Ferryman	(2014)
A Murderous Mind	(2015)
Fakes and Lies	(2018)

Publication of Henry Johnstone Mystery Books

The Murder Book	(2016)
Death Scene	(2017)
Kith and Kin	(2018)

Publication Order of Rina Martin Books

A Reason to Kill	(2007)
Fragile Lives	(2008)
The Power of One	(2009)
Resolutions	(2010)
The Dead of Winter	(2011)
Cause of Death	(2012)
Forgotten Voices	(2015)

Publication Order of Standalone Novels

Bird	(1997)
Dangerous to Know	(2004)
A Kiss Goodbye	(2005)

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Jane A. Adams Synopses: In The Greenway by Jane Adams (the first book in the Mike Croft series), Cassie Maltham still has nightmares of the day in August 1975 when her cousin Suzie vanished in the Greenway. Haunted also is John Tynan, a retired detective once in charge of Suzie’s case. But when another girl goes missing, both must confront their personal demons and try to solve the mystery.

Bird is a standalone novel by Jane Adams. Bird’s grandfather is dying, haunted by the image from his youth of a woman hanging from a tree. Before he dies, Bird vows to uncover the true story behind this woman. Even if it points to her grandfather being a murderer.