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Village Mysteries Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Village Mysteries 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 Village Mysteries series? Start with "Old Soldiers Never Die" (1999) and follow publication order through all 6 books.
The complete Village Mysteries reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
Old Soldiers Never Die
1999
Three Silent Things
2008
Dry Bones
2012
The Seventh Link
2014
Bitter Poison
2016
The Lifeline
2020
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