Sergeant Cribb Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Sergeant Cribb books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: January 2026
Publication Order
Wobble to Death
Buy on Amazon1970
The Detective Wore Silk Drawers
Buy on Amazon1970
Abracadaver
Buy on Amazon1972
Mad Hatter's Holiday
Buy on Amazon1973
The Tick of Death / Invitation to a Dynamite Party
Buy on Amazon1974
A Case of Spirits
Buy on Amazon1975
Swing, Swing Together
Buy on Amazon1976
Waxwork
Buy on Amazon1978
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Sergeant Cribb series is publication order: 1. Wobble to Death (1970), 2. The Detective Wore Silk Drawers (1970), 3. Abracadaver (1972), 4. Mad Hatter's Holiday (1973), 5. The Tick of Death / Invitation to a Dynamite Party (1974), and 3 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Sergeant Cribb series by Peter Lovesey contains 8 books. The series began in 1970 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Sergeant Cribb series is written by Peter Lovesey. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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