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