Reading Order
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Start with The Darkest Lies and continue through all 4 books in the listed reading order.
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Start with The Darkest Lies
Book 1 by Solomon Carter • Published 2018
DI Joe Hogarth is called to a killing in a seaside nightclub, the victim a man feared for extortion. A young suspect vanishes, and Hogarth uncovers an old feud that is still spilling into the present.
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Di Hogarth reading order
Ends with The Darkest Truth
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Book 1:The Darkest Lies
Solomon Carter • 2018
DI Joe Hogarth is called to a killing in a seaside nightclub, the victim a man feared for extortion. A young suspect vanishes, and Hogarth uncovers an old feud that is still spilling into the present.
- 2

Book 2:The Darkest Grave
Solomon Carter • 2018
A new murder case tests DI Joe Hogarth and his unit, forcing them to read through lies and local loyalties. The deeper they go, the clearer it is that someone is protecting the truth.
- 3

Book 3:The Darkest Deed
Solomon Carter • 2018
DI Joe Hogarth investigates a brutal crime on the Essex coast, where the obvious story does not fit the evidence. As he digs into motives and old grudges, the case turns into a race.
- 4

Book 4:The Darkest Truth
Solomon Carter • 2018
A new murder case tests DI Joe Hogarth and his unit, forcing them to read through lies and local loyalties. The deeper they go, the clearer it is that someone is protecting the truth.
Quick Answers
Di Hogarth FAQ
What is the best order to read the Di Hogarth series?
The recommended reading order is the numbered order shown on this page, starting with The Darkest Lies.
How many books are in the Di Hogarth series?
There are 4 books currently listed in the Di Hogarth series on GurusReads.
Where should I start with the Di Hogarth series?
New readers should start with The Darkest Lies, the first book in the reading order.
Is the Di Hogarth series complete?
Based on the publication years we have, the series appears likely complete and spans releases from 2018.