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Inspector Alan Grant Books in Order
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
The Man in the Queue / Killer in the Crowd
1929
A Shilling for Candles
1936
The Franchise Affair
1948
To Love and Be Wise
1950
The Daughter of Time
1951
The Singing Sands
1952
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