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Inspector Alan Grant Books in Order

6
Books
1929
First Book
1952
Latest Book
24
Years

Below you'll find the complete list of Inspector Alan Grant 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 Inspector Alan Grant series? Start with "The Man in the Queue / Killer in the Crowd" (1929) and follow publication order through all 6 books.

The complete Inspector Alan Grant reading order is listed below in publication sequence.

Publication Order

1
The Man in the Queue / Killer in the Crowd cover

The Man in the Queue / Killer in the Crowd

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1929

2
A Shilling for Candles cover

A Shilling for Candles

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1936

3
The Franchise Affair cover

The Franchise Affair

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1948

4
To Love and Be Wise cover

To Love and Be Wise

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1950

5
The Daughter of Time cover

The Daughter of Time

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1951

6
The Singing Sands cover

The Singing Sands

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1952

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