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John Rawlings Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of John Rawlings 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 Rawlings series? Start with "Death in the Dark Walk" (1994) and follow publication order through all 17 books.
The complete John Rawlings reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
Death in the Dark Walk
1994
Death at the Beggar's Opera
1995
Death at the Devil's Tavern
1996
Death on the Romney Marsh
1998
Death in the Peerless Pool
1999
Death at Apothecaries' Hall
2000
Death in the West Wind
2001
Death at St. James's Palace
2002
Death in the Valley of Shadows
2003
Death in the Setting Sun
2004
Death and the Cornish Fiddler
2006
Death in Hellfire
2007
Death and the Black Pyramid
2009
Death at the Wedding Feast
2011
Death on the Rocks
2014
Death at the Boston Tea Party
2016
Death on the River Thames
2022
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