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Arnold Landon Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Arnold Landon books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: April 2026
Quick Answer
What order should I read the Arnold Landon series? Start with "A Gathering of Ghosts / Murder in the Barn" (1983) and follow publication order through all 22 books.
The complete Arnold Landon reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
A Gathering of Ghosts / Murder in the Barn
1983
Most Cunning Workmen / Murder in the Manor
1985
A Trout in the Milk / Murder in the Farmhouse
1986
Men of Subtle Craft / Murder in the Stableyard
1987
The Devil is Dead / Murder in the Church
1989
A Wisp of Smoke / Murder in the House
1992
A Secret Dying / Murder in the Tower
1993
Bloodeagle / Murder Under the Bridge
1993
The Cross Bearer / Murder by the Quay
1994
A Short-Lived Ghost / Murder at the Folly
1995
Angel of Death / Murder in the Field
1996
Suddenly as a Shadow / Murder in the Cottage
1997
The Shape-Shifter / Murder at Haggburn Hall
1998
The Ghost Dancers / Murder on the Golf Course
1998
An Assumption of Death / Murder on the Dawn Princess
2000
Dead Secret / Murder in Wolfcleugh Woods
2001
The Ways of Death / Murder at Abby Head
2002
Headhunter / Murder in the South of France
2004
Grave Error / Murder in Rome
2005
Dragon Head / Murder in China
2007
Shadowmaker / Murder in La Rochelle
2009
Goddess of Death / Murder in Valencia
2012
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