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Columbo Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Columbo 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 Columbo series? Start with "The Grassy Knoll" (1993) and follow publication order through all 6 books.
The complete Columbo reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
The Grassy Knoll
1993
The Helter Skelter Murders
1994
The Hoffa Connection
1995
The Game Show Killer
1996
The Glitter Murders
1997
The Hoover Files
1998
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