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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: March 2026
Quick Answer
What order should I read the Detective Kosuke Kindaichi series? Start with "The Honjin Murders" (1946) and follow publication order through all 7 books.
The complete Detective Kosuke Kindaichi reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
The Honjin Murders
1946
Death on Gokumon Island
1948
The Village of Eight Graves
1949
The Inugami Curse
1972
The Devil’s Flute Murders
2023
The Little Sparrow Murders
2024
Murder at the Black Cat Café
2025
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