Patrick Dawlish Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Patrick Dawlish books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: January 2026
Publication Order
Death on Demand
Buy on Amazon1939
The Speaker / The Croaker
Buy on Amazon1939
Terror by Day
Buy on Amazon1940
The Secret Murder
Buy on Amazon1940
Who Was the Jester? / The Masked Gunman
Buy on Amazon1940
'Ware Danger
Buy on Amazon1941
Murder Most Foul
Buy on Amazon1942
There Goes Death
Buy on Amazon1942
Death in High Places
Buy on Amazon1942
Death in Flames
Buy on Amazon1943
Two Men Missing
Buy on Amazon1943
Rogues Rampant
Buy on Amazon1944
Death on the Move
Buy on Amazon1945
Invitation to Adventure
Buy on Amazon1945
Here is Danger
Buy on Amazon1946
Give Me Murder
Buy on Amazon1947
Murder Too Late
Buy on Amazon1947
Dark Mystery
Buy on Amazon1948
Engagement with Death
Buy on Amazon1948
A Puzzle in Pearls
Buy on Amazon1949
Kill or Be Killed
Buy on Amazon1949
The Dark Circle
Buy on Amazon1950
Murder with Mushrooms
Buy on Amazon1950
Death in Diamonds
Buy on Amazon1951
Missing or Dead?
Buy on Amazon1951
Death in a Hurry
Buy on Amazon1952
The Long Search / Drop Dead
Buy on Amazon1953
Sleepy Death
Buy on Amazon1953
Double for Death
Buy on Amazon1954
Death in the Trees
Buy on Amazon1954
The Man Who Stayed Alive
Buy on Amazon1955
The Kidnapped Child / The Snatch
Buy on Amazon1955
Day of Fear
Buy on Amazon1956
Wait for Death
Buy on Amazon1957
Come Home to Death / The Pack of Lies
Buy on Amazon1958
Elope to Death
Buy on Amazon1959
Don't Let Him Kill / The Man Who Laughed at Murder
Buy on Amazon1960
The Crime-Haters
Buy on Amazon1960
Rogues' Ransom
Buy on Amazon1962
Death From Below
Buy on Amazon1963
The Big Call
Buy on Amazon1965
A Promise of Diamonds
Buy on Amazon1965
A Taste of Treasure
Buy on Amazon1966
A Clutch of Coppers
Buy on Amazon1967
A Shadow of Death
Buy on Amazon1968
A Scream of Murder
Buy on Amazon1969
A Nest of Traitors
Buy on Amazon1970
A Rabble of Rebels
Buy on Amazon1971
A Life for a Death
Buy on Amazon1973
A Herald of Doom
Buy on Amazon1973
A Blast of Trumpets
Buy on Amazon1975
A Plague of Demons
Buy on Amazon1976
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Patrick Dawlish series is publication order: 1. Death on Demand (1939), 2. The Speaker / The Croaker (1939), 3. Terror by Day (1940), 4. The Secret Murder (1940), 5. Who Was the Jester? / The Masked Gunman (1940), and 47 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Patrick Dawlish series by John Creasey contains 52 books. The series began in 1939 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
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