Father Dowling Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Father Dowling books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: January 2026
Publication Order
Her Death of Cold
Buy on Amazon1977
Bishop as Pawn
Buy on Amazon1978
The Seventh Station
Buy on Amazon1978
Lying Three
Buy on Amazon1979
Second Vespers
Buy on Amazon1980
Thicker Than Water
Buy on Amazon1981
A Loss of Patients
Buy on Amazon1982
The Grass Widow
Buy on Amazon1983
Getting a Way with Murder
Buy on Amazon1984
Rest in Pieces
Buy on Amazon1985
The Basket Case
Buy on Amazon1987
Abracadaver / Slight of Body
Buy on Amazon1989
Four on the Floor
Buy on Amazon1989
Judas Priest
Buy on Amazon1991
Desert Sinner
Buy on Amazon1992
Seed of Doubt
Buy on Amazon1993
A Cardinal Offense
Buy on Amazon1994
The Tears of Things
Buy on Amazon1996
Grave Undertakings
Buy on Amazon2000
Triple Pursuit
Buy on Amazon2001
Prodigal Father
Buy on Amazon2002
Last Things
Buy on Amazon2003
Requiem for a Realtor
Buy on Amazon2004
Blood Ties
Buy on Amazon2005
The Prudence of the Flesh
Buy on Amazon2006
The Widow's Mate
Buy on Amazon2007
Ash Wednesday
Buy on Amazon2008
The Wisdom of Father Dowling
Buy on Amazon2009
Stained Glass
Buy on Amazon2009
The Compassion of Father Dowling
Buy on Amazon2011
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Father Dowling series is publication order: 1. Her Death of Cold (1977), 2. Bishop as Pawn (1978), 3. The Seventh Station (1978), 4. Lying Three (1979), 5. Second Vespers (1980), and 25 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Father Dowling series by Ralph McInerny contains 30 books. The series began in 1977 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Father Dowling series is written by Ralph McInerny. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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