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Peter Duluth Mystery Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Peter Duluth 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 Peter Duluth Mystery series? Start with "A Puzzle for Fools" (1936) and follow publication order through all 10 books.
The complete Peter Duluth Mystery reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
A Puzzle for Fools
1936
Puzzle for Players
1938
Puzzle for Puppets
1944
Puzzle for Wantons
1945
Puzzle for Fiends
1946
Puzzle for Pilgrims
1947
Run to Death
1948
Black Widow
1952
My Son, the Murderer
1954
The Puzzles of Peter Duluth
2016
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