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Patience McKenna Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Patience McKenna 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 Patience McKenna series? Start with "Sweet, Savage Death" (1984) and follow publication order through all 5 books.
The complete Patience McKenna reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
Sweet, Savage Death
1984
Wicked, Loving Murder
1985
Death's Savage Passion
1986
Rich, Radiant Slaughter
1988
Once and Always Murder
1990
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