Rachel McLean is a successful author known for her thrilling crime and mystery novels. She has written several series, including the Dorset Crime series, the Detective Zoe Finch series, the Division Bell series, and the Village series. Her books have gained a reputation for their fast-paced, character-driven narratives that keep readers engaged until the very end.\n \nMcLean's writing style combines thrilling plots with thought-provoking themes. She aims to write stories that not only excite and entertain but also make readers think. Her books have been praised for their ability to enthrall from the first page, making it difficult for readers to put them down. Fans of her work often become hugely loyal to her relatable characters and gripping storylines.\n \nIn addition to her success as a writer, McLean has a background in writing for various professional settings. She has experience in creating briefing notes, press releases, training documents, and more. This background has no doubt contributed to her ability to craft compelling narratives and engaging characters.
McLean was born and raised in the UK and spent many of her childhood holidays in Dorset. She now lives in Birmingham with her wife, three kids, and two cats. However, she tries to spend as much time as possible in Dorset, finding inspiration for her writing in the beautiful British countryside. In fact, she considers herself privileged to be able to use the Dorset landscape as the setting for many of her thrilling stories.
Cumbria Crime Books (with Joel Hames)
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Title
Year
Goodreads
Amazon
1
The Harbour
2023
2
The Mine
2024
3
The Cairn
2024
4
The Barn
2024
5
The Lake
2025
6
The Wood
2025
7
The Port
2025
Detective Zoe Finch Books
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Title
Year
Goodreads
Amazon
1
Deadly Wishes
2020
2
Deadly Origins
2020
3
Deadly Choices
2020
4
Deadly Desires
2020
5
Deadly Terror
2021
6
Deadly Reprisal
2021
7
Deadly Fallout
2021
8
Deadly Christmas
2022
Division Bell Books
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Title
Year
Goodreads
Amazon
1
Torn In Two
2018
2
A House Divided
2018
3
Divide and Rule
2018
4
Divided We Stand
2018
Dorset Crime Books
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Title
Year
Goodreads
Amazon
1
The Corfe Castle Murders
2021
2
The Clifftop Murders
2021
3
The Island Murders
2021
4
The Monument Murders
2021
5
The Millionaire Murders
2022
6
The Fossil Beach Murders
2022
7
The Riverside Murder
2022
8
The Blue Pool Murders
2023
9
The Lochside Murder
2023
10
The Lighthouse Murders
2023
11
The Ghost Village Murders
2023
12
The Poole Harbour Murders
2025
13
The Chesil Beach Murders
2025
Dorset Crime Series in Chronological Order
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Title
Year
Goodreads
Amazon
1
The Corfe Castle Murders
2021
2
The Clifftop Murders
2021
3
The Island Murders
2021
4
The Riverside Murder
2022
5
The Monument Murders
2021
6
The Millionaire Murders
2022
7
The Fossil Beach Murders
2022
8
The Blue Pool Murders
2023
9
The Lochside Murder
2023
10
The Lighthouse Murders
2023
11
The Ghost Village Murders
2023
12
The Poole Harbour Murders
2025
13
The Chesil Beach Murders
2025
London Cozy Mysteries Books (with Millie Ravensworth)
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Title
Year
Goodreads
Amazon
1
Death at Westminster
2023
2
Death in the West End
2023
3
Death at Tower Bridge
2023
4
Death on the Thames
2024
5
Death at St Paul's Cathedral
2024
6
Death at Abbey Road
2024
London Cozy Mysteries Books
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Title
Year
Goodreads
Amazon
1
Death at Westminster
2023
2
Death in the West End
2023
3
Death at Tower Bridge
2023
The Lyme Regis Women's Swimming Club Books
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Title
Year
Goodreads
Amazon
1
The Lyme Regis Women's Swimming Club: A Twisty Dorset Mystery (With: Millie Ravensworth)
2025
2
A Brush with Death (With: Millie Ravensworth)
2025
3
The Mystery of the Runaway Reindeer (With: Millie Ravensworth)