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: January 2026
Publication Order
Turn of the Table / Funeral for Five
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The Scarlet Circle / Light from a Lantern (As:Jonathan Stagge)
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Death, My Darling Daughters / Death and the Dear Girls (As:Jonathan Stagge)
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Death's Old Sweet Song (As:Jonathan Stagge)
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The Three Fears (As:Jonathan Stagge)
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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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