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Start with 1979 and continue through all 2 books in the listed reading order.
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Book 1 by Val McDermid • Published 2021
In late-1970s Glasgow, ambitious reporter Allie Burns fights to do real investigations beyond the “women’s pages.” With colleague Danny Sullivan, she follows a lead on tax fraud that grows into a bigger, riskier story.
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Ends with 1989
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Book 1:1979
Val McDermid • 2021 • 1 recommendation
In late-1970s Glasgow, ambitious reporter Allie Burns fights to do real investigations beyond the “women’s pages.” With colleague Danny Sullivan, she follows a lead on tax fraud that grows into a bigger, riskier story.
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Book 2:1989
Val McDermid • 2022
Allie Burns is older, tougher, and chasing bigger stories when a lead on the exploitation of vulnerable people takes her behind the Iron Curtain to East Berlin. With Danny Sullivan, she navigates Cold War politics whe...
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What is the best order to read the Allie Burns series?
The recommended reading order is the numbered order shown on this page, starting with 1979.
How many books are in the Allie Burns series?
There are 2 books currently listed in the Allie Burns series on GurusReads.
Where should I start with the Allie Burns series?
New readers should start with 1979, the first book in the reading order.
Is the Allie Burns series complete?
Based on the publication years we have, the series appears likely complete and spans releases from 2021 to 2022.