The Watson Chronicles Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of The Watson Chronicles books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: January 2026
Publication Order
A Scandalous Affair (By: Christopher D. Abbott)
Buy on Amazon2020
The Curse of Pharaoh (By: Christopher D. Abbott)
Buy on Amazon2020
The Langsdale House Mystery (By: Christopher D. Abbott)
Buy on Amazon2021
The Black Lantern (By: Christopher D. Abbott)
Buy on Amazon2021
Broken Glass (By: Christopher D. Abbott)
Buy on Amazon2021
Mystery at Granholm Asylum (By: Christopher D. Abbott)
Buy on Amazon2021
The Second Door (By: Christopher D. Abbott)
Buy on Amazon2022
Midnight Fire (By: Christopher D. Abbott)
Buy on Amazon2022
Cases by Candlelight (With: Aaron Rosenberg,Christopher D. Abbott)
Buy on Amazon2022
The Tiger's Claws (By: Christopher D. Abbott)
Buy on Amazon2022
The King's Diamond (By: Christopher D. Abbott)
Buy on Amazon2023
Her Missing Red Pin (By: Christopher D. Abbott)
Buy on Amazon2023
The Haunted Mansion (By: Christopher D. Abbott)
Buy on Amazon2023
Cases by Candlelight, Vol. 2 (With: Keith R.A. DeCandido,Aaron Rosenberg,Christopher D. Abbott)
Buy on Amazon2023
The Lone Rider (By: Christopher D. Abbott)
Buy on Amazon2023
Four Calling Birds (By: Christopher D. Abbott)
Buy on Amazon2023
Shadows of the East End (By: Christopher D. Abbott)
Buy on Amazon2024
Frying Pan Alley (By: Christopher D. Abbott)
Buy on Amazon2024
Cases By Candlelight, Vol. 3 (By: Christopher D. Abbott)
Buy on Amazon2024
Petticoat Lane (By: Christopher D. Abbott)
Buy on Amazon2024
Nine Ladies Dancing (By: Christopher D Abbott)
Buy on Amazon2024
Eliminate the Impossible (By: Mary Fan)
Buy on Amazon2025
The Bloodied Coin (By: Aaron Rosenberg,Christopher D Abbott)
Buy on Amazon2025
Cases By Candlelight, Vol. 4 (By: Aaron Rosenberg,Robert Greenberger,Hildy Silverman,Christopher D Abbott)
Buy on Amazon2025
Two Turtle Doves (By: Christopher D. Abbott)
Buy on Amazon2025
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the The Watson Chronicles series is publication order: 1. A Scandalous Affair (By: Christopher D. Abbott) (2020), 2. The Curse of Pharaoh (By: Christopher D. Abbott) (2020), 3. The Langsdale House Mystery (By: Christopher D. Abbott) (2021), 4. The Black Lantern (By: Christopher D. Abbott) (2021), 5. Broken Glass (By: Christopher D. Abbott) (2021), and 20 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The The Watson Chronicles series by Michael Jan Friedman contains 25 books. The series began in 2020 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The The Watson Chronicles series is written by Michael Jan Friedman. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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