Does this page include every Earl Derr Biggers book?

This catalog lists the Earl Derr Biggers books currently available in Sequencebooks, including standalone titles and series entries when available.

Are Earl Derr Biggers series listed separately?

Yes. Each Earl Derr Biggers series is broken out with book numbers, publication years, and a dedicated reading-order page.

Should I read Earl Derr Biggers books in publication order or chronological order?

Publication order is usually the safest reading path. For series, follow the numbered reading order shown beside each title.

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Earl Derr Biggers Complete Bibliography

Q: What is the best order to read Earl Derr Biggers books?

Start with the series reading order for any connected books, then use the chronological list on this page for the full Earl Derr Biggers bibliography.

Browse books by Earl Derr Biggers in publication order, including standalone books, complete series lists, reading order, and publication years.

Updated 2026-07-11 / 15 books / 4 series

American author best known for the Charlie Chan mystery series. His novels, blending detective fiction with exotic settings, achieved enduring popularity and multiple film adaptations. This page provides the Earl Derr Biggers books in order, including both chronological publication order and the series reading order for his Charlie Chan mysteries.

Books by Earl Derr Biggers in Publication Order

1913 Seven Keys to Baldpate POoSN / 1 Buy

1914 Love Insurance POoSN / 2 Buy

1915 Inside the Lines POoSN / 3 Buy

1916 The Agony Column POoSN / 4 Buy

1916 The Ebony Stick POoSN / 5 Buy

1925 The House Without a Key POoCCB / 1 Buy

1926 The Chinese Parrot POoCCB / 2 Buy

1926 Fifty Candles POoSN / 6 Buy

1928 Behind That Curtain POoCCB / 3 Buy

1929 The Black Camel POoCCB / 4 Buy

1930 Charlie Chan Carries On POoCCB / 5 Buy

1932 Keeper of the Keys POoCCB / 6 Buy

1933 Earl Derr Biggers Tells Ten Stories POoSSC / 1 Buy

1974 Charlie Chan in the Temple of the Golden Horde POoCCB / 7 Buy

1985 Celebrated Cases of Charlie Chan POoCCC / 1 Buy

Complete Earl Derr Biggers Series Reading Order / browse all ->

Standalone Reading Order 6 books / 1913-1926

01 Seven Keys to Baldpate 1913 Buy

02 Love Insurance 1914 Buy

03 Inside the Lines 1915 Buy

04 The Agony Column 1916 Buy

05 The Ebony Stick 1916 Buy

06 Fifty Candles 1926 Buy

Short Story Collections Reading Order 1 book / 1933

01 Earl Derr Biggers Tells Ten Stories 1933 Buy

Charlie Chan Reading Order 7 books / 1925-1974

01 The House Without a Key 1925 Buy

02 The Chinese Parrot 1926 Buy

03 Behind That Curtain 1928 Buy

04 The Black Camel 1929 Buy

05 Charlie Chan Carries On 1930 Buy

06 Keeper of the Keys 1932 Buy

07 Charlie Chan in the Temple of the Golden Horde 1974 Buy

Charlie Chan Collections Reading Order 1 book / 1985

01 Celebrated Cases of Charlie Chan 1985 Buy

Where to start with Earl Derr Biggers

What is the best order to read Earl Derr Biggers books?

Publication order is usually the safest place to start. If a book belongs to a series, follow the numbered series reading order shown on this page.

Are standalone books and series both included?

Yes. Standalone titles appear in the full chronological bibliography, and series are broken out separately with reading-order links when catalog data is available.

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