British Library Crime Classics Books in Order
103
Books
1862
First Book
2026
Latest Book
165
Years
Below you'll find the complete list of British Library Crime Classics books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: January 2026
Publication Order
1
The Notting Hill Mystery (By: Charles Warren Adams)
Buy on Amazon1862
2
The Poisoned Chocolates Case (By: Anthony Berkeley)
Buy on Amazon1929
3
It Walks by Night (By: John Dickson Carr)
Buy on Amazon1930
4
The Secret of High Eldersham / The Mystery of High Eldersham (By: Miles Burton)
Buy on Amazon1930
5
Castle Skull (By: John Dickson Carr)
Buy on Amazon1931
6
Murder of a Lady / The Silver Scale Mystery (By: Anthony Wynne)
Buy on Amazon1931
7
Mystery in the Channel (By: Freeman Crofts)
Buy on Amazon1931
8
The Incredible Crime (By: Lois Austen-Leigh)
Buy on Amazon1931
9
The Lost Gallows (By: John Dickson Carr)
Buy on Amazon1931
10
The Z Murders (By: J. Jefferson Farjeon)
Buy on Amazon1931
11
The Corpse in the Waxworks / The Waxworks Murder (By: John Dickson Carr)
Buy on Amazon1932
12
The Division Bell Mystery (By: Ellen Wilkinson)
Buy on Amazon1932
13
Portrait of a Murderer (By: Anne Meredith)
Buy on Amazon1933
14
Death in Fancy Dress (By: Anthony Gilbert)
Buy on Amazon1933
15
Family Matters (By: Anthony Rolls)
Buy on Amazon1933
16
The Hog's Back Mystery (By: Freeman Crofts)
Buy on Amazon1933
17
The Mysterious Mr. Badman (By: William Fryer Harvey)
Buy on Amazon1934
18
Murder Underground
Buy on Amazon1934
19
Scarweather (By: Anthony Rolls)
Buy on Amazon1934
20
Death of an Airman (By: Christopher Sprigg)
Buy on Amazon1934
21
The Spy Paramount (By: E. Phillips Oppenheim)
Buy on Amazon1934
22
The 12.30 from Croydon (By: Freeman Crofts)
Buy on Amazon1934
23
The Chianti Flask (By: Marie Belloc Lowndes)
Buy on Amazon1934
24
Weekend at Thrackley (By: Alan Melville)
Buy on Amazon1934
25
Quick Curtain (By: Alan Melville)
Buy on Amazon1934
26
The Lake District Murder (By: John Bude)
Buy on Amazon1935
27
Death on the Cherwell
Buy on Amazon1935
28
The Cornish Coast Murder (By: John Bude)
Buy on Amazon1935
29
The Traitor (By: Sydney Horler)
Buy on Amazon1936
30
The Santa Klaus Murder
Buy on Amazon1936
31
The Sussex Downs Murder (By: John Bude)
Buy on Amazon1936
32
Death of Anton (By: Alan Melville)
Buy on Amazon1936
33
The Wheel Spins / Passengers / The Lady Vanishes (By: Ethel Lina White)
Buy on Amazon1936
34
Death in the Tunnel / Dark in the Tunnel (By: Miles Burton)
Buy on Amazon1936
35
Murder in Piccadilly (By: Charles Kingston)
Buy on Amazon1936
36
Mystery in White (By: J. Jefferson Farjeon)
Buy on Amazon1937
37
Bats in the Belfry (By: E.C.R. Lorac)
Buy on Amazon1937
38
The Cheltenham Square Murder (By: John Bude)
Buy on Amazon1937
39
Excellent Intentions (By: Richard Hull)
Buy on Amazon1938
40
Murder in the Museum (By: John Rowland)
Buy on Amazon1938
41
Antidote to Venom (By: Freeman Crofts)
Buy on Amazon1938
42
Thirteen Guests (By: J. Jefferson Farjeon)
Buy on Amazon1938
43
The Port of London Murders (By: Josephine Bell)
Buy on Amazon1938
44
The Arsenal Stadium Mystery (By: Leonard R. Gribble)
Buy on Amazon1939
45
Seven Dead (By: J. Jefferson Farjeon)
Buy on Amazon1939
46
Verdict of Twelve (By: Raymond Postgate)
Buy on Amazon1940
47
A Scream in Soho (By: John G. Brandon)
Buy on Amazon1940
48
Death of a Busybody (By: George Bellairs)
Buy on Amazon1942
49
The Dead Shall be Raised & Murder of a Quack (By: George Bellairs)
Buy on Amazon1942
50
Somebody at the Door (By: Raymond Postgate)
Buy on Amazon1943
51
Murder's a Swine (By: Nap Lombard)
Buy on Amazon1943
52
Checkmate to Murder (By: E.C.R. Lorac)
Buy on Amazon1944
53
Fell Murder (By: E.C.R. Lorac)
Buy on Amazon1944
54
Murder by Matchlight (By: E.C.R. Lorac)
Buy on Amazon1945
55
Trouble on the Thames (By: Victor Bridges)
Buy on Amazon1945
56
Fire in the Thatch (By: E.C.R. Lorac)
Buy on Amazon1946
57
Death Makes a Prophet (By: John Bude)
Buy on Amazon1947
58
Smallbone Deceased (By: Michael Gilbert)
Buy on Amazon1950
59
Calamity in Kent (By: John Rowland)
Buy on Amazon1950
60
Death Has Deep Roots (By: Michael Gilbert)
Buy on Amazon1951
61
Last Seen Wearing (By: Hillary Waugh)
Buy on Amazon1952
62
The Danger Within / Death in Captivity (By: Michael Gilbert)
Buy on Amazon1952
63
Murder in the Mill-Race (By: E.C.R. Lorac)
Buy on Amazon1952
64
Crossed Skis (By: Carol Carnac)
Buy on Amazon1952
65
Death on the Riviera (By: John Bude)
Buy on Amazon1952
66
Murder As a Fine Art (By: Carol Carnac)
Buy on Amazon1953
67
The Man Who Didn't Fly (By: Margot Bennett)
Buy on Amazon1955
68
The Colour Of Murder (By: Julian Symons)
Buy on Amazon1957
69
The Christmas Egg (By: Mary Kelly)
Buy on Amazon1958
70
The Progress of a Crime (By: Julian Symons)
Buy on Amazon1960
71
Sergeant Cluff Stands Firm (By: Gil North)
Buy on Amazon1960
72
The Spoilt Kill (By: Mary Kelly)
Buy on Amazon1961
73
The Body in the Dumb River (By: George Bellairs)
Buy on Amazon1961
74
Due to a Death (By: Mary Kelly)
Buy on Amazon1963
75
Surfeit of Suspects (By: George Bellairs)
Buy on Amazon1964
76
The Belting Inheritance (By: Julian Symons)
Buy on Amazon1965
77
The Last Best Friend (By: George Sims)
Buy on Amazon1967
78
London Particular (By: Christianna Brand)
Buy on Amazon1972
79
The End of the Web (By: George Sims)
Buy on Amazon1976
80
Capital Crimes (By: Martin Edwards,Richard Marsh)
Buy on Amazon2015
81
Resorting to Murder (By: Martin Edwards)
Buy on Amazon2015
82
Silent Nights (By: Martin Edwards)
Buy on Amazon2015
83
Murder at the Manor (By: Martin Edwards)
Buy on Amazon2016
84
Serpents in Eden (By: Martin Edwards)
Buy on Amazon2016
85
Crimson Snow (By: Martin Edwards,Fergus Hume)
Buy on Amazon2016
86
Foreign Bodies (By: Martin Edwards,Palle Rosenkrantz)
Buy on Amazon2017
87
The Long Arm of the Law (By: Martin Edwards)
Buy on Amazon2017
88
Miraculous Mysteries (By: Martin Edwards)
Buy on Amazon2017
89
Continental Crimes (By: Martin Edwards)
Buy on Amazon2017
90
Blood on the Tracks (By: Martin Edwards)
Buy on Amazon2018
91
The Christmas Card Crime and Other Stories (By: Martin Edwards)
Buy on Amazon2018
92
Golden Age of Detection Puzzle Book (By: Kate Jackson)
Buy on Amazon2018
93
Deep Waters (By: Martin Edwards)
Buy on Amazon2019
94
The Measure of Malice (By: Martin Edwards)
Buy on Amazon2019
95
Settling Scores (By: Martin Edwards)
Buy on Amazon2020
96
A Surprise for Christmas and Other Seasonal Mysteries (By: Martin Edwards)
Buy on Amazon2020
97
Two-Way Murder (By: E.C.R. Lorac)
Buy on Amazon2021
98
Guilty Creatures (By: Martin Edwards)
Buy on Amazon2021
99
Death of an Author (By: E.C.R. Lorac)
Buy on Amazon2024
100
Crimes of Cymru (By: Martin Edwards)
Buy on Amazon2024
101
The Wheel Spins (By: Ethel Lina White)
Buy on Amazon2025
102
Lessons in Crime (By: Martin Edwards)
Buy on Amazon2025
103
Tea on Sunday (By: Lettice Cooper)
Buy on Amazon2026
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the British Library Crime Classics series is publication order: 1. The Notting Hill Mystery (By: Charles Warren Adams) (1862), 2. The Poisoned Chocolates Case (By: Anthony Berkeley) (1929), 3. It Walks by Night (By: John Dickson Carr) (1930), 4. The Secret of High Eldersham / The Mystery of High Eldersham (By: Miles Burton) (1930), 5. Castle Skull (By: John Dickson Carr) (1931), and 98 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The British Library Crime Classics series by Mavis Doriel Hay contains 103 books. The series began in 1862 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The British Library Crime Classics series is written by Mavis Doriel Hay. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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