John J. Malone Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of John J. Malone books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: January 2026
Publication Order
Eight Faces at Three / Death at Three
Buy on Amazon1939
The Corpse Steps Out
Buy on Amazon1940
The Wrong Murder
Buy on Amazon1940
The Right Murder
Buy on Amazon1941
Trial by Fury
Buy on Amazon1941
The Big Midget Murders
Buy on Amazon1942
Having a Wonderful Crime
Buy on Amazon1943
The Lucky Stiff
Buy on Amazon1945
The Fourth Postman
Buy on Amazon1948
The Double Frame / Knocked for a Loop
Buy on Amazon1957
My Kingdom for a Hearse
Buy on Amazon1957
The Name is Malone
Buy on Amazon1958
Murder, Mystery and Malone
Buy on Amazon1963
But the Doctor Died
Buy on Amazon1967
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the John J. Malone series is publication order: 1. Eight Faces at Three / Death at Three (1939), 2. The Corpse Steps Out (1940), 3. The Wrong Murder (1940), 4. The Right Murder (1941), 5. Trial by Fury (1941), and 9 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The John J. Malone series by Craig Rice contains 14 books. The series began in 1939 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The John J. Malone series is written by Craig Rice. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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