Father Brown Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Father Brown books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: January 2026
Publication Order
The Innocence of Father Brown
Buy on Amazon1911
The Wisdom of Father Brown
Buy on Amazon1914
The Incredulity of Father Brown
Buy on Amazon1923
The Secret of Father Brown
Buy on Amazon1927
The Scandal of Father Brown
Buy on Amazon1935
Father Brown Stories
Buy on Amazon1927
Favorite Father Brown Stories
Buy on Amazon1935
Father Brown: The Complete Collection
Buy on Amazon1935
The Best of Father Brown
Buy on Amazon1935
The Puffin Father Brown Stories
Buy on Amazon1935
Father Brown: A Selection
Buy on Amazon1935
Father Brown of the Church of Rome
Buy on Amazon1936
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Father Brown series is publication order: 1. The Innocence of Father Brown (1911), 2. The Wisdom of Father Brown (1914), 3. The Incredulity of Father Brown (1923), 4. The Secret of Father Brown (1927), 5. The Scandal of Father Brown (1935), and 7 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Father Brown series by Gilbert Keith Chesterton contains 12 books. The series began in 1911 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Father Brown series is written by Gilbert Keith Chesterton. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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