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Superintendent Ditteridge Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Superintendent Ditteridge 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 Ditteridge series? Start with "A Stranger and Afraid" (1971) and follow publication order through all 5 books.
The complete Superintendent Ditteridge reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
A Stranger and Afraid
1971
Breath of Suspicion
1972
Foot in the Grave
1972
Alive and Dead
1974
Blood Flies Upwards
1992
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