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Hamish Macbeth Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Hamish Macbeth 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 Hamish Macbeth series? Start with "Death of a Gossip" (1985) and follow publication order through all 40 books.
The complete Hamish Macbeth reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
Death of a Gossip
1985
Death of a Cad
1987
Death of an Outsider
1988
Death of a Perfect Wife
1989
Death of a Hussy
1990
Death of a Snob
1992
Death of a Prankster
1992
Death of a Glutton / Death of a Greedy Woman
1993
Death of a Travelling Man
1993
Death of a Charming Man
1994
Death of a Nag
1995
Death of a Macho Man
1996
Death of a Dentist
1997
Death of a Scriptwriter
1998
Death of an Addict
1999
A Highland Christmas
1999
Death of a Dustman
2001
Death of a Celebrity
2002
Death of a Village
2003
Death of a Poison Pen
2004
Death of a Bore
2005
Death of a Dreamer
2006
Death of a Maid
2007
Death of a Gentle Lady
2008
Death of a Witch
2009
Death of a Valentine
2009
Death of a Chimney Sweep / Death of a Sweep
2011
Death of a Kingfisher
2012
Death of Yesterday
2013
Death of a Policeman
2014
Death of a Liar
2015
Knock, Knock, You're Dead!
2016
Death of a Nurse
2016
Death of a Ghost
2017
Death of an Honest Man
2018
Death of a Green-Eyed Monster / Death of a Love (With: R.W. Green)
2022
Death of a Laird (With: R.W. Green)
2022
Death of a Traitor (With: R.W. Green)
2023
Death of a Spy (With: R.W. Green)
2024
Death of a Smuggler (With: R.W. Green)
2025
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