Inspector Lynley Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Inspector Lynley books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: January 2026
Publication Order
A Great Deliverance
Buy on Amazon1988
Payment in Blood
Buy on Amazon1989
Well-Schooled in Murder
Buy on Amazon1989
A Suitable Vengeance
Buy on Amazon1991
For the Sake of Elena
Buy on Amazon1992
Missing Joseph
Buy on Amazon1992
Playing for the Ashes
Buy on Amazon1994
In the Presence of the Enemy
Buy on Amazon1996
Deception on His Mind
Buy on Amazon1997
In Pursuit of the Proper Sinner
Buy on Amazon1999
A Traitor to Memory
Buy on Amazon2001
A Place of Hiding
Buy on Amazon2003
With No One as Witness
Buy on Amazon2005
What Came Before He Shot Her
Buy on Amazon2006
Careless in Red
Buy on Amazon2008
This Body of Death
Buy on Amazon2010
Believing the Lie
Buy on Amazon2012
Just One Evil Act
Buy on Amazon2013
A Banquet of Consequences
Buy on Amazon2015
The Punishment She Deserves
Buy on Amazon2018
Something to Hide
Buy on Amazon2022
A Slowly Dying Cause
Buy on Amazon2025
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Inspector Lynley series is publication order: 1. A Great Deliverance (1988), 2. Payment in Blood (1989), 3. Well-Schooled in Murder (1989), 4. A Suitable Vengeance (1991), 5. For the Sake of Elena (1992), and 17 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Inspector Lynley series by Elizabeth George contains 22 books. The series began in 1988 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Inspector Lynley series is written by Elizabeth George. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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