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Peter Collinson Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Peter Collinson 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 Peter Collinson series? Start with "The Barber and His Wife" (1922) and follow publication order through all 8 books.
The complete Peter Collinson reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
The Barber and His Wife
1922
The Road Home
1922
The Sardonic Star of Tom Doody
1923
The Vicious Circle
1923
Arson Plus
1923
Slippery Fingers
1923
Laughing Masks / When Luck's Running Good
1923
Itchy / Itchy the Debonair
1924
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