Neil Lancaster

Neil Lancaster

Neil Lancaster also writes as: Max Connor.

Upcoming Neil Lancaster Books

June 4th, 2026: No Way Out (Josie Chapman, #2)

The Dark Heart (DS Max Craigie, #7) was the most recently released book by Neil Lancaster, on March 12th, 2026.

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Neil Lancaster Stats: The highest rated book by Neil Lancaster on Book Notification is The Night Watch, the 3rd novel in the DS Max Craigie series. The second-highest rated book is Dead Man’s Grave (DS Max Craigie #1).

The most read book by Neil Lancaster on Book Notification is Dead Man’s Grave, the first novel in the DS Max Craigie series. The second most read book is The Night Watch (DS Max Craigie #3).

Below is a complete list of Neil Lancaster books in publication and chronological order, broken down by series. The most popular series by Neil Lancaster is the DS Max Craigie Series.

List of DS Max Craigie Books in Publication Order

A Scottish police detective investigates brutal murders, uncovering corruption and confronting killers within his own team.

List of Tom Novak Books in Publication Order

List of Josie Chapman Books in Publication Order (as Max Connor)

Josie Chapman seeks revenge, then infiltrates crime networks as a British Intelligence operative.

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List of Neil Lancaster Anthologies in Publication Order

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Neil Lancaster

Neil Lancaster was born in Liverpool,.

Neil Lancaster is known for writing in the Mystery, Thriller, and Crime Fiction genres.

Neil Lancaster is the author of the DS Max Craigie series which currently consists of 7 novels. The DS Max Craigie series started in 2021 with the novel Dead Man’s Grave. The most recently released novel in the DS Max Craigie series was The Dark Heart which was released in 2026. There are no upcoming novels for the DS Max Craigie series.

Neil Lancaster has also written the Tom Novak series which has 3 books including Going Dark and Going Rogue.

Neil Lancaster was shortlisted for the 2022 Dead Good Reader Award in The New Kid on the Block Award for Best New Series category for the Max Craigie series.

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  4. Marion Todd, author of the Detective Clare Mackay Series.
  5. Denzil Meyrick, author of the DCI Daley Series.
  6. Mick Herron, author of the Slough House Series.
  7. Ian Rankin, author of the Inspector Rebus Series.
  8. Alex Kava, author of the Ryder Creed Series.
  9. T. Jefferson Parker, author of the Charlie Hood Series.
  10. Stephen Leather, author of the Spider Shepherd Series.

Neil Lancaster: F.A.Q

Where was Neil Lancaster Born?

Neil Lancaster was born in Liverpool.

What was the first book Neil Lancaster wrote?

The first book written by Neil Lancaster was Going Dark, published in 2019.

What was the most recent book Neil Lancaster wrote?

His most recently released work was The Dark Heart on March 12th, 2026.

What is the most popular book by Neil Lancaster?

Based on the number of readers on Book Notification, the most popular Neil Lancaster book is Dead Man’s Grave. Here are his most popular books:
  1. Dead Man’s Grave (8.83)
  2. The Night Watch (9.8)
  3. The Blood Tide (9.25)
  4. Blood Runs Cold (8.33)
  5. The Devil You Know (9)

What genres does Neil Lancaster Write?

Neil Lancaster primarily writes in the Crime Fiction, Mystery, and Thriller genres. His work includes sub-genres such as Crime Thriller, Police Procedural, and Crime Fiction Police Procedural.

Are there upcoming new books by Neil Lancaster?

Neil Lancaster has a new book coming out on June 4th, 2026 called No Way Out.

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How many books has Neil Lancaster written?

Neil Lancaster has written 12 books excluding contributions to anthologies. 3 books in the Tom Novak Series, 2 books in the Josie Chapman Series, 7 books in the DS Max Craigie Series.

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