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Detective Greene Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Detective Greene 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 Greene series? Start with "Old City Hall" (2009) and follow publication order through all 8 books.
The complete Detective Greene reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
Old City Hall
2009
The Guilty Plea
2011
Stray Bullets
2012
Stranglehold
2013
Heart of the City
2017
Downfall
2021
What We Buried
2024
The Dark Side of Mysteries & Thrillers
2014
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