Palmer-Jones Books in Order

This page lists the complete Palmer-Jones reading order by Ann Cleeves, with book numbers, publication years, and a publication-order view for readers who want to start at the beginning.

Updated 2026-06-22 / 8 books / 1986-1996

Palmer-Jones Reading Order

01 A Bird in the Hand 1986 Buy

02 Come Death And High Water 1988 Buy

03 Murder In Paradise 1988 Buy

04 A Prey To Murder 1989 Buy

05 Another Man's Poison 1992 Buy

06 Sea Fever 1993 Buy

07 The Mill On The Shore 1994 Buy

08 High Island Blues 1996 Buy

Palmer-Jones Books by Publication Order

1986 A Bird in the Hand #1

1988 Come Death And High Water #2

1988 Murder In Paradise #3

1989 A Prey To Murder #4

1992 Another Man's Poison #5

1993 Sea Fever #6

1994 The Mill On The Shore #7

1996 High Island Blues #8

Questions readers ask

What is the correct Palmer-Jones reading order?

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

How many Palmer-Jones books are there?

This catalog currently lists 8 Palmer-Jones books published across 1986-1996.

Who writes the Palmer-Jones books?

Palmer-Jones is listed as a book series by Ann Cleeves.

Should I read Palmer-Jones in publication order?

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

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