Charlie Chan Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Charlie Chan books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: January 2026
Publication Order
The House Without a Key
Buy on Amazon1925
The Chinese Parrot
Buy on Amazon1926
Behind That Curtain
Buy on Amazon1928
The Black Camel
Buy on Amazon1929
Charlie Chan Carries On
Buy on Amazon1930
Keeper of the Keys
Buy on Amazon1932
Charlie Chan in the Temple of the Golden Horde
Buy on Amazon1974
Celebrated Cases of Charlie Chan
Buy on Amazon1985
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Charlie Chan series is publication order: 1. The House Without a Key (1925), 2. The Chinese Parrot (1926), 3. Behind That Curtain (1928), 4. The Black Camel (1929), 5. Charlie Chan Carries On (1930), and 3 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Charlie Chan series by Earl Derr Biggers contains 8 books. The series began in 1925 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Charlie Chan series is written by Earl Derr Biggers. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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