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Kate Fansler Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Kate Fansler 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 Kate Fansler series? Start with "In the Last Analysis" (1964) and follow publication order through all 21 books.
The complete Kate Fansler reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
In the Last Analysis
1964
The James Joyce Murder
1967
Poetic Justice
1970
The Theban Mysteries
1971
The Question of Max
1976
Death in a Tenured Position
1981
Sweet Death, Kind Death
1984
No Word From Winifred
1986
Players Come Again
1990
An Imperfect Spy
1995
A Trap for Fools
1998
The Puzzled Heart
1998
Honest Doubt
2000
The Edge of Doom
2002
Female Sleuths
1993
Women of Mystery II
1994
First Cases, Volume 2
1997
Canine Crimes
1998
Women of Mystery III
1998
Malice Domestic 8
1999
The Oxford Book of Detective Stories
2000
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