Inspector Lyle Books in Order

5
Books
1979
First Book
1992
Latest Book
14
Years

Below you'll find the complete list of Inspector Lyle books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.

Reading order verified: January 2026

Publication Order

1

Brainwash

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1979

2

Duty Elsewhere

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1979

3

1980

4

The Man Who Wasn't There

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1989

5

Hangman's Lane

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1992

Frequently Asked Questions

The recommended reading order for the Inspector Lyle series is publication order: 1. Brainwash (1979), 2. Duty Elsewhere (1979), 3. Dominoes (1980), 4. The Man Who Wasn't There (1989), 5. Hangman's Lane (1992). This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.

The Inspector Lyle series by John Wainwright contains 5 books. The series began in 1979 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.

The Inspector Lyle series is written by John Wainwright. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.

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