Detective Kosuke Kindaichi Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Detective Kosuke Kindaichi books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: January 2026
Publication Order
The Honjin Murders
Buy on Amazon1946
Death on Gokumon Island
Buy on Amazon1948
The Village of Eight Graves
Buy on Amazon1949
The Inugami Curse
Buy on Amazon1972
The Devil’s Flute Murders
Buy on Amazon2023
The Little Sparrow Murders
Buy on Amazon2024
Murder at the Black Cat Café
Buy on Amazon2025
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Detective Kosuke Kindaichi series is publication order: 1. The Honjin Murders (1946), 2. Death on Gokumon Island (1948), 3. The Village of Eight Graves (1949), 4. The Inugami Curse (1972), 5. The Devil’s Flute Murders (2023), and 2 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Detective Kosuke Kindaichi series by Seishi Yokomizo contains 7 books. The series began in 1946 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Detective Kosuke Kindaichi series is written by Seishi Yokomizo. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
Reader Reviews
No reviews yet. Be the first to share your thoughts!
Be the first to leave a review!