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Matt Royal Mystery Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Matt Royal 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 Matt Royal Mystery series? Start with "Longboat Blues" (2005) and follow publication order through all 11 books.
The complete Matt Royal Mystery reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
Longboat Blues
2005
Murder Key
2005
Blood Island
2008
Wyatt's Revenge
2009
Bitter Legacy
2010
Collateral Damage
2011
Fatal Decree
2013
Found
2013
Chasing Justice
2015
Mortal Dilemma
2016
Vindication
2018
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