Although the We Solve Murders books do not need to be read in order, readers will get more context and continuity by reading them in publication order,[1-3] which coincides with their chronological order,[4-5] by following this sequence:
| Order | Cover | Title | First published | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  |
We Solve Murders | 2024[1-2] | Introduces Amy, Steve, and Rosie through an investigation. |
| 2 |  |
We Chase Shadows | 2026[3] | Gives the team a new case. |
1. We Solve Murders
We Solve Murders (2024)[1-2] follows Amy Wheeler as murders connected to her bodyguard work put her in danger and draw Steve into an international investigation. Amy’s client Rosie D’Antonio joins the search for answers, taking Steve far from his quiet life in the village of Axley.[5]
This novel establishes the personal ties and working partnership that underpin the trio’s later investigations.[5]
2. We Chase Shadows
We Chase Shadows (2026)[3] sends Amy, Rosie, and Steve to investigate a body accompanied by a threatening note outside an Italian villa. Their client wants to avoid the police, and the search takes them through Italy, Barcelona, and Palm Springs as suspects multiply.[4]
The case moves the series from the trio’s initial collaboration to an assignment undertaken through their established agency.[4]
References
- We Solve Murders. Penguin Books UK.
- We Solve Murders by Richard Osman. Penguin Books Australia.
- We Chase Shadows by Richard Osman. Penguin Books Australia.
- We Chase Shadows. Viking. ISBN: 9780241745892.
- We Solve Murders. Penguin. ISBN: 9780241997482.