Sherlock Holmes Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Sherlock Holmes books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: January 2026
Publication Order
Sherlock Holmes and the Giant Rat of Sumatra
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Sherlock Holmes and the Adventure of the Christmas Stocking
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Sherlock Holmes and the Adventure of the Risen Corpse
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Sherlock Holmes and the Adventure of the Black Plague
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Sherlock Holmes and the Adventure of the Danse Macabre
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Sherlock Holmes and the Secret of Colonel Warburton’s Insanity
Buy on Amazon2020
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Sherlock Holmes series is publication order: 1. Sherlock Holmes and the Giant Rat of Sumatra (2010), 2. Sherlock Holmes and the Adventure of the Christmas Stocking (2017), 3. Sherlock Holmes and the Adventure of the Risen Corpse (2017), 4. Sherlock Holmes and the Adventure of the Black Plague (2018), 5. Sherlock Holmes and the Adventure of the Danse Macabre (2019), and 1 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Sherlock Holmes series by Paul D. Gilbert contains 6 books. The series began in 2010 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Sherlock Holmes series is written by Paul D. Gilbert. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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