A Sergeant Cribb Investigation Books in Order

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The A Sergeant Cribb Investigation series by Peter Lovesey includes 8 books published between 1971–2014.

✓ All 8 books verified against the publisher's official series list.

Publication order

In the order the books were originally released.

  1. Cover of Wobble to Death

    Wobble to Death

    2014 · Peter Lovesey

    A Mystery Writers of America “100 Best Mysteries of All Time” Crime fiction master Peter Lovesey’s debut mystery introduces Victorian detective…

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  2. Cover of The Detective Wore Silk Drawers

    The Detective Wore Silk Drawers

    1971 · Peter Lovesey

    “A rich and unusual mystery, with suspense enough for the most confirmed addict.” —Los Angeles Times Pugilism, a brutal form of bare-knuckle boxing,…

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  3. Cover of Abracadaver

    Abracadaver

    1972 · Peter Lovesey

    "Fine picture of period vice, good mystery plotting, and fun.” —San Francisco Chronicle A sadistic practical joker is haunting the popular music…

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  4. Cover of Mad Hatter's Holiday

    Mad Hatter's Holiday

    1973 · Peter Lovesey

    “Lovesey’s best yet.” —H.R.F. Keating, The Times Brighton, 1882: Albert Moscrop spends his holiday peering at beachgoers through a telescope, piecing…

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  5. Cover of The Tick of Death

    The Tick of Death

    1974 · Peter Lovesey

    “Lovesey goes from strength to strength. A really entertaining extravaganza, judged to a nicety.” —The Times London, 1884: A series of bomb blasts in…

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  6. Cover of A Case of Spirits

    A Case of Spirits

    1975 · Peter Lovesey

    “One of the best of this series . . . Lively and well-plotted.” —The New York Times Book Review The spiritualist movement has captivated a segment of…

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  7. Cover of Swing, Swing Together

    Swing, Swing Together

    1976 · Peter Lovesey

    “Here’s charm and delight. A puzzle postlude to Three Men in a Boat.” —The Times London, 1889: After Jerome K Jerome’s Three Men in a Boat became a…

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  8. Cover of Waxwork

    Waxwork

    1978 · Peter Lovesey

    “At once charming, chilling and convincing as if it had unfolded in the Police Intelligence column of April, 1888.” —TIME London, 1888. Though the…

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Frequently asked questions

What order should I read the A Sergeant Cribb Investigation books in?

Read them in publication order, starting with “Wobble to Death”. Start with “Wobble to Death.”

How many books are in the A Sergeant Cribb Investigation series?

We list 8 books by Peter Lovesey , published between 1971–2014.

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