Robert Bryndza Books in Order
Robert Bryndza is a British crime thriller author best known for the Detective Erika Foster series and the Kate Marshall private investigator series. His crime books usually begin with a clear case, then bring in the main character’s own past, workplace pressure, and personal damage until the investigation becomes much harder to keep separate from real life.
His books have sold more than seven million copies and have been translated into 31 languages. The Girl in the Ice sold over one million copies within five months and helped launch him as a crime author after his earlier self-published Coco Pinchard romantic comedies.
This page lists all Robert Bryndza books in order, including the Detective Erika Foster series, the Kate Marshall series, the Detective Jamie Day series, standalone novels, and the Coco Pinchard romantic comedy books.
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Where to Start with Robert Bryndza
→ New to Robert Bryndza’s crime books? Start with The Girl in the Ice, the first Detective Erika Foster book and the novel that began his career as a crime author.
→ Want a private investigator series? Start with Nine Elms, where Kate Marshall’s old police case comes back into her life years later when she is working as a PI.
→ Want the newest series? Start with The Quiet Kill, the first Detective Jamie Day book. It begins a separate 1980s London crime series.
→ Want a standalone crime thriller? Read Fear the Silence. It has no connection to the author’s series.
Detective Erika Foster Series (Books in Order)
The Detective Erika Foster series follows Detective Chief Inspector Erika Foster, a Slovak-born detective who is working murder cases for the Metropolitan Police in London. Erika is direct, stubborn, and not easy to get along with, which makes it difficult for her bosses to deal with her, but it’s also what makes it hard to get her off a case. While each book has its own London murder investigation, often involving serial killers, missing people, and pressure coming from inside the police, Erika is also dealing with her PTSD caused by the death of her husband before the series began, so her personal story serves as a background arc to the whole series. Chasing Shadows is the book that returns to the case that changed Erika’s life.
- The Girl in the Ice, 2016
- The Night Stalker, 2016
- Dark Water, 2016
- Last Breath, 2017
- Cold Blood, 2017
- Deadly Secrets, 2018
- Fatal Witness, 2022
- Lethal Vengeance, 2024
- Chasing Shadows, 2025
Kate Marshall Series (Books in Order)
The Kate Marshall series follows former Metropolitan Police detective Kate Marshall, whose career ended after the Nine Elms serial killer case. The killer was not only a fellow detective inspector, but also her lover and the father of her child. Years later, she is trying to rebuild her life working with her research partner Tristan Harper at a small university on the English coastal town of Ashdean, initially as a research assistant and later as her partner in private investigation. While each case is solved within its own book, Kate’s past keeps following her, giving the series a background arc beyond the cases themselves.
- Nine Elms, 2019
- Shadow Sands, 2020
- Darkness Falls, 2021
- Devil’s Way, 2023
- The Lost Victim, 2024
Detective Jamie Day Series (Books in Order)
The Detective Jamie Day series follows Metropolitan Police Detective Jamie Day, a young detective who moved to London from a quiet seaside town, eager to prove himself. Set in in winter 1987, the series starts with Jamie on his first day in plain clothes finding a dismembered body of a young man, which doesn’t help his gentle easing into the new job. Soon another victim is found in similar circumstances, and now Jamie and his team fear a serial killer is on the loose on the streets of London. While solving the case, Jamie is trying to learn the city, his new job, and integrate himself with the team.
- The Quiet Kill, 2026
Coco Pinchard Series (Books in Order)
The Coco Pinchard romantic comedy series follows London writer Coco Pinchard, who deals with divorce, family problems romance, motherhood, and a second start in life. Robert Bryndza self-published these books before switching to the crime genre.
- The Not So Secret Emails Of Coco Pinchard, 2012
- Coco Pinchard’s Big Fat Tipsy Wedding, 2013
- Coco Pinchard The Consequences of Love and Sex, 2014
- A Very Coco Christmas, 2013
- Coco Pinchard’s Must-Have Toy Story, 2015
Standalone Novels
- Bitch Hollywood, 2012 (with Ian Bryndza) (also titled Lost in Crazytown)
- Miss Wrong and Mr Right, 2015
- Fear the Silence, 2023
Robert Bryndza Biography
Robert Bryndza is a British author whose crime novels include the Detective Erika Foster series, the Kate Marshall series, and the new Jamie Day series, his debut romantic suspense Coco Pinchard series, and several standalone thrillers.
Official website: robertbryndza.com
Robert Bryndza was born in Lowestoft, England. He studied at Aberystwyth University and trained at the Guildford School of Acting. He worked as an actor for several years before he took a play he wrote to the Edinburgh Festival, which shifted his focus to writing rather than acting.
His first published work was a self-published romantic comedy series, Coco Pinchard, starting in 2012 with The Not So Secret Emails of Coco Pinchard, which he then followed with more books in the series. That indie start is important because he later returned to independent publishing through his own imprint, Raven Street Publishing.
He switched genres with The Girl in the Ice, published in 2016, his crime debut, the first Detective Erika Foster novel. It became an international bestseller, sold over one million copies within five months and reached number one on Amazon in the UK, USA, and Australia. It later sold more than two million English-language copies.
He followed it with five more Erika Foster novels before launching the Kate Marshall private investigator series in 2019 with Nine Elms, which hit number one on Amazon US. In 2023 he published Fear the Silence, his first standalone thriller, set partly on a Croatian island. His latest series, Detective Jamie Day, is yet another crime procedural set in London, which began with The Quiet Kill.
Robert Bryndza lives in Slovakia with his husband Ján. His books have sold more than seven million copies and have been translated into 31 languages.
Robert Bryndza Awards and Honors
Awards
- The Girl in the Ice – Dead Good Papercut Award for Best Page-Turner at the Harrogate Crime Festival (2016)
- The Girl in the Ice – Thrillzone Awards for Best Debut Thriller in The Netherlands (2018)
- Fear the Silence / Tíživé ticho – Český bestseller, Překladová beletrie pro dospělé (2023)
Nominations and Shortlists
- The Girl in the Ice – Goodreads Choice Award, Mystery & Thriller (2016)
- Erika Foster character – Dead Good Reader Award, Kathy Reichs Award for Fearless Female Character (2017)
- Last Breath – Goodreads Choice Award for Mystery & Thriller (2017)
- The Girl in the Ice – Grand Prix des Lectrices de Elle, France (2018)
- De Gouden Vleermuis / Golden Bat Award, Netherlands (2023)
Mr Bryndza –
Years ago I was strolling through Barnes and Noble and I bought a copy of A Girl In the Ice. I have been a dedicated fan ever since. You are
truly The Master. I just finished Devil’s Way and can’t wait to start The Lost Victim.
Thank you for so many hours of reading enjoyment.
I really don’t think I can forgive you for the ending of Lethal Vengeance! Not unless you have the next book written and publication is imminent! Shame on you!
Can’t wait I read your two mystery. Series ,can’t wait for more
Been reading all of Robert’s books since the Coco Pinchard years & just love them each & every one! Keep on publishing please & I’ll keep on buying!
Hi Robert,
Just found your book Girl in the Ice. I couldn’t put it down. I thought it was great and will recommend to my friends. Looking forward to reading the next book in the series. Had to laugh at Linda, the cat lover. I have seven myself.
Best to you and your husband.
Sally
Baltimore MD
USA
When will Devils Way with character Kate Marshall available in Australia I have 1st and 2nd and love her Character as much as Erica Foster series
Love your books. Just finished Darkness Falls in one reading. Cant wait for your next book
Hello Robert,
I completed the Kate Marshall Books first and then went on to read the Erika Foster series. Both series held my attention from the first book to the latest (Shadow Sands). The character of Kate appeared settled, contented and there is a future for her. Perhaps it’s her son in the book that adds to her ability to be sociable-someone you would want to meet. Erika is awesome and I wonder how you will find a match for her. Deadly Secrets, great case with none stop action, personal feelings of Moss, Peterson and Erika and the case concludes quickly with surprising twists and turns. However, the story ends leaving the reader (me) “up in the air” , there is no personal win for Erika, where does she go from here? Her character will eventually burn out!
I read your blogs and updates with your writings… very aggressive. Yes, you need some “time-out”.
I can wait until the next book on both series, you most definitely are worth the wait.
Jennifer Lee
7/26/2021
Am avid reader of fiction and geography books,rate jeffery deaver and chris carter very highly.
Just about to start buying your first book and follow through to latest when noticed all ladies lead _ no men
Put me off ,if outlined like lincoln rhyme with amelia sachs i would have been more interested will think about it
Russell
I love your books! Just finished Shadow Sands. Cannot wait for your next one.
Looking forward to your new Erika Foster book. When can it be expected?
have read all of roberts books, i found them all an excellent read,waiting for the next one
I discovered your books at the start of the first lock down in 2019 . I was hooked immediately and spent a lot of time searching for copies of all the other Erika Foster series.I have just finished reading the last one. Oh my word it was such a thrilling and gripping tale and I had to wait till the last few pages to find answers to all the mysteries.
Splendid and I am looking forward to more news of Erika!! Meanwhile I will investigate the first story of Kate Marshall.
Thank you Robert for taking my mind off Covid for hours and hours and making my ‘solitary confinement’ bearable.
Wonderful books with amazing storey lines that take you out of yourself and make you forget your troubles. Thank you for all the happiness you bring.Joseph
I’ve now read all of Roberts books and love them. Very familiar area for me as I was brought up in Beckenham and worked in London for many years.
Thank you Robert,
For the last 4 months I have been so disciplined, meditation, walk, yoga…Yesterday my neighbour left a book on my doorstep “Last Breath” well I want to thank you for no sleep last night and here it is 1:30 p.m..I am still in bed , drank a pot of tea and just finished your book. Best mystery book ever! You captivated my attention from the first page and I found the characters to be interesting and intelligent. The book also makes you question a few things..how much do you put on social media? I also thought about Bryony, and Daryl , how we dismiss people because of looks, weight, or their job description.how sometimes we take dangerous decisions because we are young and feel invincible.How we should fight, fight with all our might and not give up. This book would make a fascinating movie..
Off to see my daughter this evening and taking the book with me…
Diane Duprix
Hello Robert I have just finished reading Nine Elms and really really enjoyed it —– didn’t want it to end. your characters Kate and Tristan are terrific and the story itself was gripping. Am looking forward to Shadow Sands don’t keep us waiting too long. Have read a number of the Erica Foster series also and each one was a cracking read. So thank you Robert for the many pleasureful hours i’ve had reading your books. Stay safe in these troubled times .your no. 1 irish fan Tony O Flynn
When is book 5of the Erica Foster series due to be released
It comes out September 20 in the US.