Inspector Thanet Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Inspector Thanet books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: January 2026
Publication Order
The Night She Died
Buy on Amazon1980
Six Feet Under
Buy on Amazon1982
Puppet For A Corpse
Buy on Amazon1982
Close Her Eyes
Buy on Amazon1984
Last Seen Alive
Buy on Amazon1985
Dead on Arrival
Buy on Amazon1986
Element of Doubt
Buy on Amazon1987
Suspicious Death
Buy on Amazon1988
Dead By Morning
Buy on Amazon1989
Doomed To Die
Buy on Amazon1991
Wake the Dead
Buy on Amazon1992
No Laughing Matter
Buy on Amazon1993
Day for Dying
Buy on Amazon1995
Once Too Often
Buy on Amazon1998
Dead and Gone
Buy on Amazon1999
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Inspector Thanet series is publication order: 1. The Night She Died (1980), 2. Six Feet Under (1982), 3. Puppet For A Corpse (1982), 4. Close Her Eyes (1984), 5. Last Seen Alive (1985), and 10 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Inspector Thanet series by Dorothy Simpson contains 15 books. The series began in 1980 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Inspector Thanet series is written by Dorothy Simpson. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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