Nigel Strangeways Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Nigel Strangeways books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: January 2026
Publication Order
A Question of Proof
Buy on Amazon1935
Thou Shell of Death / Shell of Death
Buy on Amazon1936
There's Trouble Brewing
Buy on Amazon1937
The Beast Must Die
Buy on Amazon1938
The Smiler with the Knife
Buy on Amazon1939
Murder with Malice / Malice in Wonderland / The Summer Camp Mystery
Buy on Amazon1940
The Corpse in the Snowman / The Case of the Abominable Snowman
Buy on Amazon1941
Minute for Murder
Buy on Amazon1947
Head of a Traveler
Buy on Amazon1949
The Dreadful Hollow
Buy on Amazon1953
The Whisper in the Gloom / Catch and Kill
Buy on Amazon1954
End of Chapter
Buy on Amazon1957
The Widow's Cruise
Buy on Amazon1959
The Worm of Death
Buy on Amazon1961
The Sad Variety
Buy on Amazon1964
Thou Shell of Death
Buy on Amazon1964
The Morning After Death
Buy on Amazon1966
Whisper in the Gloom
Buy on Amazon1977
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Nigel Strangeways series is publication order: 1. A Question of Proof (1935), 2. Thou Shell of Death / Shell of Death (1936), 3. There's Trouble Brewing (1937), 4. The Beast Must Die (1938), 5. The Smiler with the Knife (1939), and 13 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Nigel Strangeways series by Nicholas Blake contains 18 books. The series began in 1935 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Nigel Strangeways series is written by Nicholas Blake. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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