John Putnam Thatcher Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of John Putnam Thatcher books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: January 2026
Publication Order
Banking on Death
Buy on Amazon1961
A Place for Murder
Buy on Amazon1963
Accounting for Murder
Buy on Amazon1964
Murder Makes the Wheels Go 'Round
Buy on Amazon1966
Death Shall Overcome
Buy on Amazon1966
Murder Against the Grain
Buy on Amazon1967
A Stitch in Time
Buy on Amazon1968
Come to Dust
Buy on Amazon1968
When in Greece
Buy on Amazon1969
Murder To Go
Buy on Amazon1969
Pick Up Sticks
Buy on Amazon1970
Ashes to Ashes
Buy on Amazon1971
The Longer the Thread
Buy on Amazon1971
Murder Without Icing
Buy on Amazon1972
Sweet and Low
Buy on Amazon1974
By Hook or by Crook
Buy on Amazon1975
Double, Double, Oil and Trouble
Buy on Amazon1978
Going for the Gold
Buy on Amazon1980
Green Grow the Dollars
Buy on Amazon1982
Something in the Air
Buy on Amazon1988
East Is East
Buy on Amazon1991
Right on the Money
Buy on Amazon1993
Brewing Up a Storm
Buy on Amazon1996
A Shark Out of Water
Buy on Amazon1997
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the John Putnam Thatcher series is publication order: 1. Banking on Death (1961), 2. A Place for Murder (1963), 3. Accounting for Murder (1964), 4. Murder Makes the Wheels Go 'Round (1966), 5. Death Shall Overcome (1966), and 19 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
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