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Lt. Joseph Kelly Mystery Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Lt. Joseph Kelly Mystery 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 Lt. Joseph Kelly Mystery series? Start with "Murder in Maryland" (1932) and follow publication order through all 2 books.
The complete Lt. Joseph Kelly Mystery reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
Murder in Maryland
1932
The Clue of the Judas Tree
1933
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