Adam Dalgliesh Books in Order
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
Cover Her Face
Buy on Amazon1962
A Mind to Murder
Buy on Amazon1963
Unnatural Causes
Buy on Amazon1967
Shroud for a Nightingale
Buy on Amazon1971
The Black Tower
Buy on Amazon1975
Death of an Expert Witness
Buy on Amazon1977
A Taste for Death
Buy on Amazon1986
Devices and Desires
Buy on Amazon1989
Original Sin
Buy on Amazon1994
A Certain Justice
Buy on Amazon1997
Death in Holy Orders
Buy on Amazon2001
The Murder Room
Buy on Amazon2003
The Lighthouse
Buy on Amazon2005
The Private Patient
Buy on Amazon2008
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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