Dr. Thorndyke Mysteries Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Dr. Thorndyke Mysteries books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: January 2026
Publication Order
The Red Thumb Mark
Buy on Amazon1907
John Thorndyke's Cases
Buy on Amazon1909
The Eye of Osiris / The Vanishing Man
Buy on Amazon1911
The Mystery of 31 New Inn
Buy on Amazon1912
The Singing Bone / The Adventures of Dr Thorndyke
Buy on Amazon1912
A Silent Witness
Buy on Amazon1914
The Great Portrait Mystery
Buy on Amazon1918
Helen Vardon's Confession
Buy on Amazon1922
The Cat's Eye
Buy on Amazon1923
Dr Thorndyke's Casebook / The Blue Scarab
Buy on Amazon1923
The Mystery of Angelina Frood
Buy on Amazon1924
The Shadow of the Wolf
Buy on Amazon1925
The D'Arblay Mystery
Buy on Amazon1926
A Certain Dr Thorndyke
Buy on Amazon1927
The Magic Casket
Buy on Amazon1927
The Puzzle Lock
Buy on Amazon1927
As a Thief in the Night
Buy on Amazon1928
The Aluminium Dagger
Buy on Amazon1929
The Naturalist at Law
Buy on Amazon1929
Dr. Thorndyke Investigates
Buy on Amazon1930
Mr Pottermack's Oversight
Buy on Amazon1930
Pontifex, Son And Thorndyke
Buy on Amazon1931
Dr Thorndyke Intervenes
Buy on Amazon1933
For The Defence
Buy on Amazon1934
The Penrose Mystery
Buy on Amazon1936
Felo De Se? / Death At the Inn
Buy on Amazon1937
The Stoneware Monkey
Buy on Amazon1938
Mr Polton Explains
Buy on Amazon1940
The Jacob Street Mystery / The Unconscious Witness
Buy on Amazon1942
The Best Dr. Thorndyke Detective Stories
Buy on Amazon1973
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Dr. Thorndyke Mysteries series is publication order: 1. The Red Thumb Mark (1907), 2. John Thorndyke's Cases (1909), 3. The Eye of Osiris / The Vanishing Man (1911), 4. The Mystery of 31 New Inn (1912), 5. The Singing Bone / The Adventures of Dr Thorndyke (1912), and 25 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Dr. Thorndyke Mysteries series by R. Austin Freeman contains 30 books. The series began in 1907 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Dr. Thorndyke Mysteries series is written by R. Austin Freeman. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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