Sergeant Cribb Books in Order

This page lists the complete Sergeant Cribb reading order by Peter Lovesey, 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 / 1970-1978

Sergeant Cribb Reading Order

01 Wobble to Death 1970 Buy

02 The Detective Wore Silk Drawers 1970 Buy

03 Abracadaver 1972 Buy

04 Mad Hatter's Holiday 1973 Buy

05 The Tick of Death / Invitation to a Dynamite Party 1974 Buy

06 A Case of Spirits 1975 Buy

07 Swing, Swing Together 1976 Buy

08 Waxwork 1978 Buy

Sergeant Cribb Books by Publication Order

1970 Wobble to Death #1

1970 The Detective Wore Silk Drawers #2

1972 Abracadaver #3

1973 Mad Hatter's Holiday #4

1974 The Tick of Death / Invitation to a Dynamite Party #5

1975 A Case of Spirits #6

1976 Swing, Swing Together #7

1978 Waxwork #8

Questions readers ask

What is the correct Sergeant Cribb reading order?

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

How many Sergeant Cribb books are there?

This catalog currently lists 8 Sergeant Cribb books published across 1970-1978.

Who writes the Sergeant Cribb books?

Sergeant Cribb is listed as a book series by Peter Lovesey.

Should I read Sergeant Cribb in publication order?

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

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