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Joe Swallow Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Joe Swallow 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 Joe Swallow series? Start with "A June of Ordinary Murders" (2012) and follow publication order through all 4 books.
The complete Joe Swallow reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
A June of Ordinary Murders
2012
The Eloquence of the Dead
2013
A Hunt in Winter
2016
In the Dark River
2018
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