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Detective Brian McKenna Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Detective Brian McKenna 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 Detective Brian McKenna series? Start with "Detective First Grade" (1993) and follow publication order through all 6 books.
The complete Detective Brian McKenna reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
Detective First Grade
1993
The Edge Of The City
1995
Hyde
1996
Once In, Never Out
1998
Black and White
1999
The Protectors
2002
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