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Department D-3 Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Department D-3 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 Department D-3 series? Start with "The Department of Queer Complaints" (1940) and follow publication order through all 3 books.
The complete Department D-3 reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
The Department of Queer Complaints
1940
Murder for Christmas
1987
The Christmas Card Crime and Other Stories
2018
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