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The Sherlock Holmes Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of The Sherlock Holmes 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 The Sherlock Holmes series? Start with "Chronicles of the Lost Years" (1999) and follow publication order through all 3 books.
The complete The Sherlock Holmes reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
Chronicles of the Lost Years
1999
The Case of the Reluctant Agent
2001
Sherlock Boxed In
2017
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