Lieutenant Nathan Shapiro Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Lieutenant Nathan Shapiro books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: January 2026
Publication Order
The Faceless Adversary / Case of the Murdered Redhead
Buy on Amazon1956
Murder and Blueberry Pie / Call It Coincidence
Buy on Amazon1959
The Drill is Death
Buy on Amazon1961
Murder for Art's Sake (By: Richard Lockridge)
Buy on Amazon1967
Die Laughing (By: Richard Lockridge)
Buy on Amazon1969
Preach No More (By: Richard Lockridge)
Buy on Amazon1970
Write Murder Down (By: Richard Lockridge)
Buy on Amazon1972
Or Was He Pushed? (By: Richard Lockridge)
Buy on Amazon1975
A Streak of Light (By: Richard Lockridge)
Buy on Amazon1976
The Old Die Young (By: Richard Lockridge)
Buy on Amazon1980
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Lieutenant Nathan Shapiro series is publication order: 1. The Faceless Adversary / Case of the Murdered Redhead (1956), 2. Murder and Blueberry Pie / Call It Coincidence (1959), 3. The Drill is Death (1961), 4. Murder for Art's Sake (By: Richard Lockridge) (1967), 5. Die Laughing (By: Richard Lockridge) (1969), and 5 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Lieutenant Nathan Shapiro series by Richard & Frances Lockridge contains 10 books. The series began in 1956 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Lieutenant Nathan Shapiro series is written by Richard & Frances Lockridge. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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