Father Koesler Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Father Koesler books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: January 2026
Publication Order
The Rosary Murders
Buy on Amazon1979
Death Wears a Red Hat
Buy on Amazon1980
Mind Over Murder
Buy on Amazon1981
Assault with Intent
Buy on Amazon1982
Shadow of Death
Buy on Amazon1983
Kill and Tell
Buy on Amazon1984
Sudden Death
Buy on Amazon1985
Deathbed
Buy on Amazon1986
Deadline for a Critic
Buy on Amazon1987
Marked For Murder
Buy on Amazon1988
Eminence
Buy on Amazon1989
Masquerade
Buy on Amazon1990
Chameleon
Buy on Amazon1991
Body Count
Buy on Amazon1992
Dead Wrong
Buy on Amazon1993
Bishop as Pawn
Buy on Amazon1994
Call No Man Father
Buy on Amazon1995
Requiem for Moses
Buy on Amazon1996
The Man Who Loved God
Buy on Amazon1997
The Greatest Evil
Buy on Amazon1998
No Greater Love
Buy on Amazon1999
Till Death
Buy on Amazon2000
The Sacrifice
Buy on Amazon2001
The Gathering
Buy on Amazon2002
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Father Koesler series is publication order: 1. The Rosary Murders (1979), 2. Death Wears a Red Hat (1980), 3. Mind Over Murder (1981), 4. Assault with Intent (1982), 5. Shadow of Death (1983), and 19 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Father Koesler series by William X. Kienzle contains 24 books. The series began in 1979 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Father Koesler series is written by William X. Kienzle. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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