About Jack Gatland
We list 5 books by Jack Gatland so far, from 1 series.
Latest addition to our list: Silver - And The Scarlet Letters: The new Carlyle & Silver Cozy Mystery from the New York Times #1 Bestseller (added September 2026).
What readers say
Jack Gatland, a pen name of writer Tony Lee, is best known for the Detective Inspector Declan Walsh police thrillers, and more recently the Carlyle & Silver cozies. Walsh readers like the likable lead, fast pacing and twisty plots, and compare the cold-case unit to a band of police misfits. Common criticisms are convoluted plots, a long cast to track, a recurring corruption theme and some typos. The cozy series gets a warmer but slower-starting reception, and some readers say it is not very cozy, with later Walsh books splitting opinion.
Best for: Readers who like twisty, fast-paced British crime and spy-flavored mysteries more than traditional gentle cozies.
Summary of public reader reviews, updated November 2026.
