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Murders by Design Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Murders by Design 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 Murders by Design series? Start with "Designed for Death" (2012) and follow publication order through all 5 books.
The complete Murders by Design reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
Designed for Death
2012
The Monet Murders
2012
Killer Kitchens
2013
Rooms to Die for
2013
The Design Is Murder
2014
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