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Dr. Westlake Books in Order
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: March 2026
Quick Answer
What order should I read the Dr. Westlake series? Start with "Turn of the Table / Funeral for Five" (1940) and follow publication order through all 5 books.
The complete Dr. Westlake reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
Turn of the Table / Funeral for Five
1940
The Scarlet Circle / Light from a Lantern (As:Jonathan Stagge)
1943
Death, My Darling Daughters / Death and the Dear Girls (As:Jonathan Stagge)
1945
Death's Old Sweet Song (As:Jonathan Stagge)
1946
The Three Fears (As:Jonathan Stagge)
1949
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