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Superintendent Cawthorn Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Superintendent Cawthorn 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 Superintendent Cawthorn series? Start with "Deadly Daffodils / Dead Ahead" (1970) and follow publication order through all 3 books.
The complete Superintendent Cawthorn reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
Deadly Daffodils / Dead Ahead
1970
Dying for a Drink
1971
The Illegitimate Spy
1972
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