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Charlie Salter Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Charlie Salter books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: March 2026
Quick Answer
What order should I read the Charlie Salter series? Start with "The Night the Gods Smiled" (1983) and follow publication order through all 11 books.
The complete Charlie Salter reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
The Night the Gods Smiled
1983
Smoke Detector
1984
Death in the Old Country
1985
A Single Death / The Man Who Changed His Name
1986
A Body Surrounded by Water
1987
A Question of Murder
1988
A Sensitive Case
1990
Final Cut
1991
A Fine Italian Hand
1992
Death by Degrees
1993
The Last Hand
2001
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