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John Beckett Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of John Beckett 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 John Beckett series? Start with "Darkness On The Edge Of Town" (2023) and follow publication order through all 5 books.
The complete John Beckett reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
Darkness On The Edge Of Town
2023
When The Kingdom Comes
2023
The City of Sun and Violence
2024
A Bullet for the Past
2024
A Line in the Sand
2025
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