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Palmer-Jones Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Palmer-Jones 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 Palmer-Jones series? Start with "A Bird in the Hand" (1986) and follow publication order through all 8 books.
The complete Palmer-Jones reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
A Bird in the Hand
1986
Come Death And High Water
1988
Murder In Paradise
1988
A Prey To Murder
1989
Another Man's Poison
1992
Sea Fever
1993
The Mill On The Shore
1994
High Island Blues
1996
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