Detective Murdoch Books in Order

This page lists the complete Detective Murdoch reading order by Maureen Jennings, with book numbers, publication years, and a publication-order view for readers who want to start at the beginning.

Updated 2026-06-22 / 9 books / 1997-2017

Detective Murdoch Reading Order

01 Except the Dying 1997 Buy

02 Under the Dragon's Tail 1998 Buy

03 Poor Tom is Cold 2001 Buy

04 Let Loose the Dogs 2003 Buy

05 Night's Child 2005 Buy

06 Vices of My Blood 2006 Buy

07 A Journeyman to Grief 2007 Buy

08 Shipwreck 2010 Buy

09 Let Darkness Bury the Dead 2017 Buy

Detective Murdoch Books by Publication Order

1997 Except the Dying #1

1998 Under the Dragon's Tail #2

2001 Poor Tom is Cold #3

2003 Let Loose the Dogs #4

2005 Night's Child #5

2006 Vices of My Blood #6

2007 A Journeyman to Grief #7

2010 Shipwreck #8

2017 Let Darkness Bury the Dead #9

Questions readers ask

What is the correct Detective Murdoch reading order?

The Detective Murdoch reading order on this page follows the numbered series order where available, with publication years shown beside each book.

How many Detective Murdoch books are there?

This catalog currently lists 9 Detective Murdoch books published across 1997-2017.

Who writes the Detective Murdoch books?

Detective Murdoch is listed as a book series by Maureen Jennings.

Should I read Detective Murdoch in publication order?

For most readers, publication order is the safest way to read Detective Murdoch. If a separate series order is available, this page shows that order first and publication years beside each title.

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