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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: March 2026
Quick Answer
What order should I read the John J. Malone series? Start with "Eight Faces at Three / Death at Three" (1939) and follow publication order through all 14 books.
The complete John J. Malone reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
Eight Faces at Three / Death at Three
1939
The Corpse Steps Out
1940
The Wrong Murder
1940
The Right Murder
1941
Trial by Fury
1941
The Big Midget Murders
1942
Having a Wonderful Crime
1943
The Lucky Stiff
1945
The Fourth Postman
1948
The Double Frame / Knocked for a Loop
1957
My Kingdom for a Hearse
1957
The Name is Malone
1958
Murder, Mystery and Malone
1963
But the Doctor Died
1967
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