Detective Murdoch Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Detective Murdoch books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: January 2026
Publication Order
Except the Dying
Buy on Amazon1997
Under the Dragon's Tail
Buy on Amazon1998
Poor Tom is Cold
Buy on Amazon2001
Let Loose the Dogs
Buy on Amazon2003
Night's Child
Buy on Amazon2005
Vices of My Blood
Buy on Amazon2006
A Journeyman to Grief
Buy on Amazon2007
Shipwreck
Buy on Amazon2010
Let Darkness Bury the Dead
Buy on Amazon2017
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Detective Murdoch series is publication order: 1. Except the Dying (1997), 2. Under the Dragon's Tail (1998), 3. Poor Tom is Cold (2001), 4. Let Loose the Dogs (2003), 5. Night's Child (2005), and 4 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Detective Murdoch series by Maureen Jennings contains 9 books. The series began in 1997 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Detective Murdoch series is written by Maureen Jennings. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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