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: January 2026
Publication Order
The Night the Gods Smiled
Buy on Amazon1983
Smoke Detector
Buy on Amazon1984
Death in the Old Country
Buy on Amazon1985
A Single Death / The Man Who Changed His Name
Buy on Amazon1986
A Body Surrounded by Water
Buy on Amazon1987
A Question of Murder
Buy on Amazon1988
A Sensitive Case
Buy on Amazon1990
Final Cut
Buy on Amazon1991
A Fine Italian Hand
Buy on Amazon1992
Death by Degrees
Buy on Amazon1993
The Last Hand
Buy on Amazon2001
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Charlie Salter series is publication order: 1. The Night the Gods Smiled (1983), 2. Smoke Detector (1984), 3. Death in the Old Country (1985), 4. A Single Death / The Man Who Changed His Name (1986), 5. A Body Surrounded by Water (1987), and 6 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Charlie Salter series by Eric Wright contains 11 books. The series began in 1983 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
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