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Francis Bacon Mystery Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Francis Bacon Mystery 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 Francis Bacon Mystery series? Start with "Death by Disputation" (2014) and follow publication order through all 8 books.
The complete Francis Bacon Mystery reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
Death by Disputation
2014
Murder by Misrule
2015
The Widows Guild
2015
Publish and Perish
2017
Let Slip the Dogs
2018
The Spymaster's Brother
2019
Now and Then Stab
2021
Lock Up Honesty
2022
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