Truman Smith Private Eye Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Truman Smith Private Eye books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: January 2026
Publication Order
Dead on the Island
Buy on Amazon1991
Gator Kill
Buy on Amazon1992
When Old Men Die
Buy on Amazon1994
The Prairie Chicken Kill
Buy on Amazon1996
Murder Takes a Break
Buy on Amazon1997
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Truman Smith Private Eye series is publication order: 1. Dead on the Island (1991), 2. Gator Kill (1992), 3. When Old Men Die (1994), 4. The Prairie Chicken Kill (1996), 5. Murder Takes a Break (1997). This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Truman Smith Private Eye series by Bill Crider contains 5 books. The series began in 1991 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Truman Smith Private Eye series is written by Bill Crider. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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