Lieutenant Luis Mendoza Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Lieutenant Luis Mendoza books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: January 2026
Publication Order
Case Pending
Buy on Amazon1960
The Ace Of Spades
Buy on Amazon1961
Knave of Hearts
Buy on Amazon1962
Extra Kill
Buy on Amazon1962
Death Of A Busybody
Buy on Amazon1963
Double Bluff
Buy on Amazon1963
Mark of Murder
Buy on Amazon1964
Root Of All Evil
Buy on Amazon1964
The Death-Bringers
Buy on Amazon1965
Death by Inches
Buy on Amazon1965
With a Vengeance
Buy on Amazon1966
Chance to Kill
Buy on Amazon1966
Coffin Corner
Buy on Amazon1966
Rain with Violence
Buy on Amazon1967
Kill with Kindness
Buy on Amazon1968
Crime on Their Hands
Buy on Amazon1969
Schooled To Kill
Buy on Amazon1969
Unexpected Death
Buy on Amazon1970
Whim to Kill
Buy on Amazon1971
The Ringer
Buy on Amazon1972
Murder With Love
Buy on Amazon1972
With Intent to Kill
Buy on Amazon1973
No Holiday for Crime
Buy on Amazon1973
Spring Of Violence
Buy on Amazon1973
Crime File
Buy on Amazon1974
Deuces Wild
Buy on Amazon1974
Streets of Death
Buy on Amazon1976
Appearances of Death
Buy on Amazon1977
Cold Trail
Buy on Amazon1978
Felony At Random
Buy on Amazon1979
Felony File
Buy on Amazon1980
Murder Most Strange
Buy on Amazon1981
The Motive On Record
Buy on Amazon1982
Exploit of Death
Buy on Amazon1983
Destiny of Death
Buy on Amazon1984
Chaos of Crime
Buy on Amazon1985
Blood Count
Buy on Amazon1986
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Lieutenant Luis Mendoza series is publication order: 1. Case Pending (1960), 2. The Ace Of Spades (1961), 3. Knave of Hearts (1962), 4. Extra Kill (1962), 5. Death Of A Busybody (1963), and 32 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Lieutenant Luis Mendoza series by Elizabeth Linington / Dell Shannon contains 37 books. The series began in 1960 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Lieutenant Luis Mendoza series is written by Elizabeth Linington / Dell Shannon. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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