Amelia Peabody Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Amelia Peabody books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: January 2026
Publication Order
Crocodile on the Sandbank
Buy on Amazon1975
The Curse of the Pharaohs
Buy on Amazon1981
The Mummy Case
Buy on Amazon1985
Lion in the Valley
Buy on Amazon1986
The Deeds of the Disturber
Buy on Amazon1988
The Last Camel Died at Noon
Buy on Amazon1991
The Snake, the Crocodile and the Dog
Buy on Amazon1992
The Hippopotamus Pool
Buy on Amazon1996
Seeing a Large Cat
Buy on Amazon1997
The Ape Who Guards the Balance
Buy on Amazon1998
The Falcon at the Portal
Buy on Amazon1999
He Shall Thunder in the Sky
Buy on Amazon2000
Lord of the Silent
Buy on Amazon2001
The Golden One
Buy on Amazon2002
Children of the Storm
Buy on Amazon2003
Guardian of the Horizon
Buy on Amazon2004
The Serpent on the Crown
Buy on Amazon2005
Tomb of the Golden Bird
Buy on Amazon2006
A River in the Sky
Buy on Amazon2010
The Painted Queen (With: Joan Hess)
Buy on Amazon2014
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Amelia Peabody series is publication order: 1. Crocodile on the Sandbank (1975), 2. The Curse of the Pharaohs (1981), 3. The Mummy Case (1985), 4. Lion in the Valley (1986), 5. The Deeds of the Disturber (1988), and 15 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Amelia Peabody series by Elizabeth Peters contains 20 books. The series began in 1975 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
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