Worldwide Library Mystery Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Worldwide Library Mystery books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: January 2026
Publication Order
Still Life (By: Miriam Borgenicht)
Buy on Amazon1986
Nightmare Time
Buy on Amazon1986
Seascape with Dead Figures (By: Roy Hart)
Buy on Amazon1987
Top End (By: Steven L. Thompson)
Buy on Amazon1989
Yellow Rain (By: Steven Spetz)
Buy on Amazon1989
Time Lapse (By: Janice Law)
Buy on Amazon1992
The Killing Floor (By: Peter Turnbull)
Buy on Amazon1994
No Birds Sing (By: Jo Bannister)
Buy on Amazon1996
Rain Dance (By: Skye Kathleen Moody)
Buy on Amazon1996
Prove the Nameless (By: Terence Faherty)
Buy on Amazon1996
So Dear To Wicked Men (By: Takis Iakovou,Judy Iakovou)
Buy on Amazon1996
The Lazarus Hotel (By: Jo Bannister)
Buy on Amazon1997
The Lithium Murder (By: Camille Minichino)
Buy on Amazon1999
Rosewood's Ashes (By: Aileen Schumacher)
Buy on Amazon2001
20 Great Tales of Murder
Buy on Amazon1952
Ellery Queen Mystery Magazine July 1958
Buy on Amazon1958
Daring Detectives
Buy on Amazon1969
Handle with Care: Frightening Stories
Buy on Amazon1985
Mammoth Book of Short Crime Novels
Buy on Amazon1986
Fifty Best Mysteries
Buy on Amazon1993
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Worldwide Library Mystery series is publication order: 1. Still Life (By: Miriam Borgenicht) (1986), 2. Nightmare Time (1986), 3. Seascape with Dead Figures (By: Roy Hart) (1987), 4. Top End (By: Steven L. Thompson) (1989), 5. Yellow Rain (By: Steven Spetz) (1989), and 15 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Worldwide Library Mystery series by Hugh Pentecost contains 20 books. The series began in 1986 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Worldwide Library Mystery series is written by Hugh Pentecost. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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