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Thomas De Quincey Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Thomas De Quincey 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 Thomas De Quincey series? Start with "Murder as a Fine Art" (2013) and follow publication order through all 4 books.
The complete Thomas De Quincey reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
Murder as a Fine Art
2013
The Opium-Eater
2015
Inspector of the Dead
2015
Ruler of the Night
2016
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