Adam Dalgliesh Books in Order

14
Books
1962
First Book
2008
Latest Book
47
Years

Below you'll find the complete list of Adam Dalgliesh books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.

Reading order verified: January 2026

Publication Order

1

Cover Her Face

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1962

2

A Mind to Murder

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1963

3

Unnatural Causes

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1967

4

Shroud for a Nightingale

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1971

5

The Black Tower

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1975

6

Death of an Expert Witness

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1977

7

A Taste for Death

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1986

8

Devices and Desires

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1989

9

Original Sin

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1994

10

A Certain Justice

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1997

11

Death in Holy Orders

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2001

12

The Murder Room

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2003

13

The Lighthouse

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2005

14

The Private Patient

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2008

Frequently Asked Questions

The recommended reading order for the Adam Dalgliesh series is publication order: 1. Cover Her Face (1962), 2. A Mind to Murder (1963), 3. Unnatural Causes (1967), 4. Shroud for a Nightingale (1971), 5. The Black Tower (1975), and 9 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.

The Adam Dalgliesh series by P.D. James contains 14 books. The series began in 1962 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.

The Adam Dalgliesh series is written by P.D. James. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.

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