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Reading order
British Library Crime Classics Books in Order
This page lists the complete British Library Crime Classics reading order by E.C.R. Lorac, with book numbers, publication years, and a publication-order view for readers who want to start at the beginning.
Updated 2026-06-22 / 97 books / 1862-2024
British Library Crime Classics Reading Order
British Library Crime Classics Books by Publication Order
1862
The Notting Hill Mystery(By: Charles Warren Adams)
#1
1929
The Poisoned Chocolates Case(By: Anthony Berkeley)
#2
1930
It Walks by Night(By: John Dickson Carr)
#3
1930
The Secret of High Eldersham / The Mystery of High Eldersham(By: Miles Burton)
#4
1931
Castle Skull(By: John Dickson Carr)
#5
1931
Murder of a Lady / The Silver Scale Mystery(By: Anthony Wynne)
#6
1931
Mystery in the Channel(By: Freeman Crofts)
#7
1931
The Incredible Crime(By: Lois Austen-Leigh)
#8
1931
The Lost Gallows(By: John Dickson Carr)
#9
1931
The Z Murders(By: J. Jefferson Farjeon)
#10
1932
The Corpse in the Waxworks / The Waxworks Murder(By: John Dickson Carr)
#11
1932
The Division Bell Mystery(By: Ellen Wilkinson)
#12
1933
Portrait of a Murderer(By: Anne Meredith)
#13
1933
Death in Fancy Dress(By: Anthony Gilbert)
#14
1933
Family Matters(By: Anthony Rolls)
#15
1933
The Hog's Back Mystery(By: Freeman Crofts)
#16
1934
The Mysterious Mr. Badman(By: William Fryer Harvey)
#17
1934
Murder Underground(By: Mavis Doriel Hay)
#18
1934
Scarweather(By: Anthony Rolls)
#19
1934
Death of an Airman(By: Christopher Sprigg)
#20
1934
The Spy Paramount(By: E. Phillips Oppenheim)
#21
1934
The 12.30 from Croydon(By: Freeman Crofts)
#22
1934
The Chianti Flask(By: Marie Belloc Lowndes)
#23
1934
Weekend at Thrackley(By: Alan Melville)
#24
1934
Quick Curtain(By: Alan Melville)
#25
1935
The Lake District Murder(By: John Bude)
#26
1935
Death on the Cherwell(By: Mavis Doriel Hay)
#27
1935
The Cornish Coast Murder(By: John Bude)
#28
1936
The Traitor(By: Sydney Horler)
#29
1936
The Santa Klaus Murder(By: Mavis Doriel Hay)
#30
1936
The Sussex Downs Murder(By: John Bude)
#31
1936
Death of Anton(By: Alan Melville)
#32
1936
Death of an Author
#33
1936
The Wheel Spins / Passengers / The Lady Vanishes(By: Ethel Lina White)
#34
1936
Death in the Tunnel / Dark in the Tunnel(By: Miles Burton)
#35
1936
Murder in Piccadilly(By: Charles Kingston)
#36
1937
Mystery in White(By: J. Jefferson Farjeon)
#37
1937
The Cheltenham Square Murder(By: John Bude)
#39
1938
Excellent Intentions(By: Richard Hull)
#40
1938
Murder in the Museum(By: John Rowland)
#41
1938
Antidote to Venom(By: Freeman Crofts)
#42
1938
Thirteen Guests(By: J. Jefferson Farjeon)
#43
1938
The Port of London Murders(By: Josephine Bell)
#44
1939
The Arsenal Stadium Mystery(By: Leonard R. Gribble)
#45
1939
Seven Dead(By: J. Jefferson Farjeon)
#46
1940
Verdict of Twelve(By: Raymond Postgate)
#47
1940
A Scream in Soho(By: John G. Brandon)
#48
1942
Death of a Busybody(By: George Bellairs)
#49
1942
The Dead Shall be Raised & Murder of a Quack(By: George Bellairs)
#50
1943
Somebody at the Door(By: Raymond Postgate)
#51
1943
Murder's a Swine(By: Nap Lombard)
#52
1945
Murder by Matchlight
#55
1945
Trouble on the Thames(By: Victor Bridges)
#56
1946
Fire in the Thatch
#57
1947
Death Makes a Prophet(By: John Bude)
#58
1950
Smallbone Deceased(By: Michael Gilbert)
#59
1950
Calamity in Kent(By: John Rowland)
#60
1951
Death Has Deep Roots(By: Michael Gilbert)
#61
1952
Last Seen Wearing(By: Hillary Waugh)
#62
1952
The Danger Within / Death in Captivity(By: Michael Gilbert)
#63
1952
Crossed Skis(As: Carol Carnac)
#64
1952
London Particular / Fog of Doubt(By: Christianna Brand)
#65
1952
Death on the Riviera(By: John Bude)
#66
1953
Murder As a Fine Art(As: Carol Carnac)
#68
1955
The Man Who Didn't Fly(By: Margot Bennett)
#69
1957
The Colour Of Murder(By: Julian Symons)
#70
1958
The Christmas Egg(By: Mary Kelly)
#71
1960
The Progress of a Crime(By: Julian Symons)
#72
1960
Sergeant Cluff Stands Firm(By: Gil North)
#73
1961
The Spoilt Kill(By: Mary Kelly)
#74
1961
The Body in the Dumb River(By: George Bellairs)
#75
1963
Due to a Death / The Dead of Summer(By: Mary Kelly)
#76
1964
Surfeit of Suspects(By: George Bellairs)
#77
1965
The Belting Inheritance(By: Julian Symons)
#78
1967
The Last Best Friend(By: George Sims)
#79
1973
Tea on Sunday(By: Lettice Cooper)
#80
1976
The End of the Web(By: George Sims)
#81
2015
Capital Crimes(By: Martin Edwards,Richard Marsh)
#82
2015
Resorting to Murder(By: Martin Edwards)
#83
2015
Silent Nights(By: Martin Edwards)
#84
2016
Murder at the Manor(By: Martin Edwards)
#85
2016
Serpents in Eden(By: Martin Edwards)
#86
2016
Crimson Snow(By: Martin Edwards,Fergus Hume)
#87
2017
Foreign Bodies(By: Martin Edwards,Palle Rosenkrantz)
#88
2017
The Long Arm of the Law(By: Martin Edwards)
#89
2017
Miraculous Mysteries(By: Martin Edwards)
#90
2017
Continental Crimes(By: Martin Edwards)
#91
2018
Blood on the Tracks(By: Martin Edwards)
#92
2018
The Christmas Card Crime and Other Stories(By: Martin Edwards)
#93
2018
Golden Age of Detection Puzzle Book(By: Kate Jackson)
#94
2019
Deep Waters(By: Martin Edwards)
#95
2019
The Measure of Malice(By: Martin Edwards)
#96
2020
Settling Scores(By: Martin Edwards)
#97
2020
A Surprise for Christmas and Other Seasonal Mysteries(By: Martin Edwards)
#98
2021
Guilty Creatures(By: Martin Edwards)
#100
2023
Crimes of Cymru(By: Martin Edwards)
#101
2024
Lessons in Crime(By: Martin Edwards)
#102
Questions readers ask
What is the correct British Library Crime Classics reading order?
The British Library Crime Classics reading order on this page follows the numbered series order where available, with publication years shown beside each book.
How many British Library Crime Classics books are there?
This catalog currently lists 97 British Library Crime Classics books published across 1862-2024.
Who writes the British Library Crime Classics books?
British Library Crime Classics is listed as a book series by E.C.R. Lorac.
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