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Father Mark Townsend Mystery Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Father Mark Townsend Mystery 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 Father Mark Townsend Mystery series? Start with "The Story Knife" (1996) and follow publication order through all 5 books.
The complete Father Mark Townsend Mystery reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
The Story Knife
1996
Ritual Death
1997
Cruel Sanctuary
1999
Deadly Harvest
1999
The Mysterious North
2002
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