Order of Inspector Ian Rutledge Books
Inspector Ian Rutledge is a fictional character in a series of mystery novels by Charles Todd. The series is set in England starting in 1919. Rutledge is trying to move on with his career following World War I, but he must battle a haunting secret. The books more or less occur back-to-back with eachother.
The Inspector Ian Rutledge series began in 1996 with A Test of Wills. The series has had several follow-ups since, with a new book coming out almost every year. Below is a list of Charles Todd’s Inspector Rutledge books in order of when they were originally published:
Publication Order of Inspector Ian Rutledge Books
| A Test of Wills | (1994) |    |
| Wings of Fire | (1998) | |
| Search the Dark | (1999) | |
| Legacy of the Dead | (2000) | |
| Watchers of Time | (2001) | |
| A Fearsome Doubt | (2002) | |
| A Cold Treachery | (2005) | |
| A Long Shadow | (2006) | |
| A False Mirror | (2007) | |
| A Pale Horse | (2007) | |
| A Matter of Justice | (2008) | |
| The Red Door | (2009) | |
| The Kidnapping | (2010) | |
| A Lonely Death | (2011) | |
| The Confession | (2011) | |
| Proof of Guilt | (2013) | |
| Cold Comfort | (2013) | |
| Hunting Shadows | (2014) | |
| A Fine Summer's Day | (2015) | |
| No Shred of Evidence | (2016) | |
| Racing the Devil | (2017) | |
| The Piper | (2017) | |
| The Gatekeeper | (2018) | |
| The Black Ascot | (2019) | |
| A Divided Loyalty | (2020) | |
| A Fatal Lie | (2021) | |
| A Game of Fear | (2022) | |
We felt this comment needs to be updated as it is now 2022. We just finished A Divided Loyalty. We have been reading them in order and enjoying them immensely! There are (only two Rutledge) as yet. Can’t wait to start the Crawford series. Keep them coming Charles Todd! We love them!
Just found this site while trying to fine the correct order of Charles Todd’s books with Inspector Ian Rutledge, Thanks, I’ve read his latest one “Racing The Devil” which just came out. It isn’t in you list yet, but it is a very enjoyable read.