Benjamin January Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Benjamin January books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: January 2026
Publication Order
A Free Man of Color
Buy on Amazon1997
Fever Season
Buy on Amazon1998
Graveyard Dust
Buy on Amazon1999
Sold Down the River
Buy on Amazon2000
Die Upon a Kiss
Buy on Amazon2001
Wet Grave
Buy on Amazon2002
Days of the Dead
Buy on Amazon2003
Dead Water
Buy on Amazon2004
Dead and Buried
Buy on Amazon2010
The Shirt On His Back
Buy on Amazon2011
Ran Away
Buy on Amazon2011
Good Man Friday
Buy on Amazon2013
Crimson Angel
Buy on Amazon2014
Hagar
Buy on Amazon2015
Libre
Buy on Amazon2015
There Shall Your Heart Be Also
Buy on Amazon2015
A Time For Every Purpose Under Heaven
Buy on Amazon2015
Death on the Moon
Buy on Amazon2016
Drinking Gourd
Buy on Amazon2016
Murder in July
Buy on Amazon2017
Cold Bayou
Buy on Amazon2018
Lady of Perdition
Buy on Amazon2019
House of the Patriarch
Buy on Amazon2020
Death and Hard Cider
Buy on Amazon2022
The Nubian’s Curse
Buy on Amazon2024
Murder in the Trembling Lands
Buy on Amazon2025
Sunrise On Running Water
Buy on Amazon2015
Sherlock Holmes - The Dollmaker of Marigold Walk
Buy on Amazon2015
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Benjamin January series is publication order: 1. A Free Man of Color (1997), 2. Fever Season (1998), 3. Graveyard Dust (1999), 4. Sold Down the River (2000), 5. Die Upon a Kiss (2001), and 23 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Benjamin January series by Barbara Hambly contains 28 books. The series began in 1997 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Benjamin January series is written by Barbara Hambly. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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