Chief Inspector Woodend Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Chief Inspector Woodend books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: January 2026
Publication Order
The Salton Killings
Buy on Amazon1998
Murder at Swann's Lake
Buy on Amazon1999
Death of a Cave Dweller
Buy on Amazon2000
The Dark Lady
Buy on Amazon2001
The Golden Mile to Murder
Buy on Amazon2001
Dead on Cue
Buy on Amazon2002
The Red Herring
Buy on Amazon2002
Death of an Innocent
Buy on Amazon2002
A Death Left Hanging
Buy on Amazon2003
The Enemy Within
Buy on Amazon2003
The Witch Maker
Buy on Amazon2004
The Butcher Beyond
Buy on Amazon2004
Dying in the Dark
Buy on Amazon2005
Stone Killer
Buy on Amazon2005
A Long Time Dead
Buy on Amazon2006
Sins of the Fathers
Buy on Amazon2006
Dangerous Games
Buy on Amazon2007
Death Watch
Buy on Amazon2007
Dying Fall
Buy on Amazon2008
Fatal Quest
Buy on Amazon2008
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Chief Inspector Woodend series is publication order: 1. The Salton Killings (1998), 2. Murder at Swann's Lake (1999), 3. Death of a Cave Dweller (2000), 4. The Dark Lady (2001), 5. The Golden Mile to Murder (2001), and 15 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Chief Inspector Woodend series by Sally Spencer contains 20 books. The series began in 1998 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Chief Inspector Woodend series is written by Sally Spencer. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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