Inspector Lyle Books in Order
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
Brainwash
Buy on Amazon1979
Duty Elsewhere
Buy on Amazon1979
Dominoes
Buy on Amazon1980
The Man Who Wasn't There
Buy on Amazon1989
Hangman's Lane
Buy on Amazon1992
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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