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Dr. John Smith Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Dr. John Smith 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 Dr. John Smith series? Start with "Memory of Murder" (1947) and follow publication order through all 2 books.
The complete Dr. John Smith reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
Memory of Murder
1947
Shadow of Madness
1950
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