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: January 2026
Publication Order
Death of a Gossip
Buy on Amazon1985
Death of a Cad
Buy on Amazon1987
Death of an Outsider
Buy on Amazon1988
Death of a Perfect Wife
Buy on Amazon1989
Death of a Hussy
Buy on Amazon1990
Death of a Snob
Buy on Amazon1992
Death of a Prankster
Buy on Amazon1992
Death of a Glutton / Death of a Greedy Woman
Buy on Amazon1993
Death of a Travelling Man
Buy on Amazon1993
Death of a Charming Man
Buy on Amazon1994
Death of a Nag
Buy on Amazon1995
Death of a Macho Man
Buy on Amazon1996
Death of a Dentist
Buy on Amazon1997
Death of a Scriptwriter
Buy on Amazon1998
Death of an Addict
Buy on Amazon1999
A Highland Christmas
Buy on Amazon1999
Death of a Dustman
Buy on Amazon2001
Death of a Celebrity
Buy on Amazon2002
Death of a Village
Buy on Amazon2003
Death of a Poison Pen
Buy on Amazon2004
Death of a Bore
Buy on Amazon2005
Death of a Dreamer
Buy on Amazon2006
Death of a Maid
Buy on Amazon2007
Death of a Gentle Lady
Buy on Amazon2008
Death of a Witch
Buy on Amazon2009
Death of a Valentine
Buy on Amazon2009
Death of a Chimney Sweep / Death of a Sweep
Buy on Amazon2011
Death of a Kingfisher
Buy on Amazon2012
Death of Yesterday
Buy on Amazon2013
Death of a Policeman
Buy on Amazon2014
Death of a Liar
Buy on Amazon2015
Knock, Knock, You're Dead!
Buy on Amazon2016
Death of a Nurse
Buy on Amazon2016
Death of a Ghost
Buy on Amazon2017
Death of an Honest Man
Buy on Amazon2018
Death of a Green-Eyed Monster / Death of a Love (With: R.W. Green)
Buy on Amazon2022
Death of a Laird (With: R.W. Green)
Buy on Amazon2022
Death of a Traitor (With: R.W. Green)
Buy on Amazon2023
Death of a Spy (With: R.W. Green)
Buy on Amazon2024
Death of a Smuggler (With: R.W. Green)
Buy on Amazon2025
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Hamish Macbeth series is publication order: 1. Death of a Gossip (1985), 2. Death of a Cad (1987), 3. Death of an Outsider (1988), 4. Death of a Perfect Wife (1989), 5. Death of a Hussy (1990), and 35 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Hamish Macbeth series by M.C. Beaton contains 40 books. The series began in 1985 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Hamish Macbeth series is written by M.C. Beaton. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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