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Non-Fiction Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Non-Fiction 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 Non-Fiction series? Start with "Girl on the Gallows (As:Q. Patrick)" (1954) and follow publication order through all 5 books.
The complete Non-Fiction reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
Girl on the Gallows (As:Q. Patrick)
1954
Great Short Masterpieces of Mystery
1950
20 Great Tales of Murder
1952
Ellery Queen Mystery Magazine July 1958
1958
Murder Plus
1992
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