Colonel Primrose Mystery Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Colonel Primrose Mystery books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: January 2026
Publication Order
The Strangled Witness
Buy on Amazon1934
Ill Met by Moonlight
Buy on Amazon1937
The Simple Way of Poison
Buy on Amazon1937
Three Bright Pebbles (By: Zenith Brown)
Buy on Amazon1938
Mr. Cromwell Is Dead aka Reno Rendezvous
Buy on Amazon1939
False to Any Man aka Snow-white Murder
Buy on Amazon1939
Old Lover's Ghost
Buy on Amazon1940
The Murder of the Fifth Colimnist aka A Capitol Crime
Buy on Amazon1941
Murder in the O. P. M aka Priority Murder
Buy on Amazon1942
Siren in the Night
Buy on Amazon1943
All for the Love of a Lady aka Crack of Dawn
Buy on Amazon1943
The Philadelphia Murder Story
Buy on Amazon1945
Honolulu Murder Story aka Honolulu Story
Buy on Amazon1947
The Woman In Black
Buy on Amazon1947
The Devil's Stronghold
Buy on Amazon1948
Washington Whispers Murder aka The Lying Jade
Buy on Amazon1953
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Colonel Primrose Mystery series is publication order: 1. The Strangled Witness (1934), 2. Ill Met by Moonlight (1937), 3. The Simple Way of Poison (1937), 4. Three Bright Pebbles (By: Zenith Brown) (1938), 5. Mr. Cromwell Is Dead aka Reno Rendezvous (1939), and 11 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Colonel Primrose Mystery series by Leslie Ford contains 16 books. The series began in 1934 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Colonel Primrose Mystery series is written by Leslie Ford. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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