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Dirk Gently Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Dirk Gently 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 Dirk Gently series? Start with "Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency" (1987) and follow publication order through all 3 books.
The complete Dirk Gently reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency
1987
The Long Dark Tea-Time of the Soul
1988
The Salmon of Doubt
2002
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