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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: March 2026
Quick Answer
What order should I read the Lieutenant Luis Mendoza series? Start with "Case Pending" (1960) and follow publication order through all 37 books.
The complete Lieutenant Luis Mendoza reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
Case Pending
1960
The Ace Of Spades
1961
Knave of Hearts
1962
Extra Kill
1962
Death Of A Busybody
1963
Double Bluff
1963
Mark of Murder
1964
Root Of All Evil
1964
The Death-Bringers
1965
Death by Inches
1965
With a Vengeance
1966
Chance to Kill
1966
Coffin Corner
1966
Rain with Violence
1967
Kill with Kindness
1968
Crime on Their Hands
1969
Schooled To Kill
1969
Unexpected Death
1970
Whim to Kill
1971
The Ringer
1972
Murder With Love
1972
With Intent to Kill
1973
No Holiday for Crime
1973
Spring Of Violence
1973
Crime File
1974
Deuces Wild
1974
Streets of Death
1976
Appearances of Death
1977
Cold Trail
1978
Felony At Random
1979
Felony File
1980
Murder Most Strange
1981
The Motive On Record
1982
Exploit of Death
1983
Destiny of Death
1984
Chaos of Crime
1985
Blood Count
1986
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