Peter Duluth Mystery Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Peter Duluth Mystery books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: January 2026
Publication Order
A Puzzle for Fools
Buy on Amazon1936
Puzzle for Players
Buy on Amazon1938
Puzzle for Puppets
Buy on Amazon1944
Puzzle for Wantons
Buy on Amazon1945
Puzzle for Fiends
Buy on Amazon1946
Puzzle for Pilgrims
Buy on Amazon1947
Run to Death
Buy on Amazon1948
Black Widow
Buy on Amazon1952
My Son, the Murderer
Buy on Amazon1954
The Puzzles of Peter Duluth
Buy on Amazon2016
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Peter Duluth Mystery series is publication order: 1. A Puzzle for Fools (1936), 2. Puzzle for Players (1938), 3. Puzzle for Puppets (1944), 4. Puzzle for Wantons (1945), 5. Puzzle for Fiends (1946), and 5 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Peter Duluth Mystery series by Patrick Quentin contains 10 books. The series began in 1936 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Peter Duluth Mystery series is written by Patrick Quentin. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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