Dr. Westlake Books in Order

5
Books
1940
First Book
1949
Latest Book
10
Years

Below you'll find the complete list of Dr. Westlake books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.

Reading order verified: January 2026

Publication Order

1

Turn of the Table / Funeral for Five

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1940

2

The Scarlet Circle / Light from a Lantern (As:Jonathan Stagge)

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1943

3

Death, My Darling Daughters / Death and the Dear Girls (As:Jonathan Stagge)

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1945

4

Death's Old Sweet Song (As:Jonathan Stagge)

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1946

5

The Three Fears (As:Jonathan Stagge)

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1949

Frequently Asked Questions

The recommended reading order for the Dr. Westlake series is publication order: 1. Turn of the Table / Funeral for Five (1940), 2. The Scarlet Circle / Light from a Lantern (As:Jonathan Stagge) (1943), 3. Death, My Darling Daughters / Death and the Dear Girls (As:Jonathan Stagge) (1945), 4. Death's Old Sweet Song (As:Jonathan Stagge) (1946), 5. The Three Fears (As:Jonathan Stagge) (1949). This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.

The Dr. Westlake series by Patrick Quentin contains 5 books. The series began in 1940 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.

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