Bony Books in Order
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the main character in Arthur Upfield's novels (spelt "Boney" in the 1971 television series)
Books in this series
Ordered by first publication where known. The official numbering for this series is incomplete in our sources, so we don't show series numbers we can't verify.
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1929 · Arthur William Upfield
The Barrakee Mystery (1929) is a novel by Australian writer Arthur Upfield. It is the second book he wrote and his first crime novel. The story…
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1931 · Arthur William Upfield
The Sands of Windee is a mystery novel by Arthur Upfield featuring his recurring character Detective Inspector Napoleon "Bony" Bonaparte. The story…
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Buy on Amazon1939 · Arthur William Upfield
An intriguing case for Detective-Inspector Napoleon Bonaparte begins on a calm October day in an Australian seaside town when three men set out to…
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1945 · Arthur William Upfield
Death of a Swagman by Arthur William Upfield is a mystery novel featuring Detective Inspector Napoleon Bonaparte, known as "Bony," who investigates…
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In October two young girls set out for a walk in the Grampian Mountains of Australia and are never seen again. The policeman sent to investigate is…
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Buy on AmazonYear unknown · Arthur William Upfield
The Lake Frome Monster is a mystery novel by Arthur William Upfield, originally published in London by Heinemann in 1966. It is part of the series…
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Frequently asked questions
What order should I read the Bony books in?
Read them in publication order — the list above is sorted by first publication where known, starting with “The Barrakee Mystery”.
How many books are in the Bony series?
We list 27 books by Arthur William Upfield , published between 1929–1961.
Where can I buy the Bony books?
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Reading order compiled from author/publisher guidance and verified bibliographic data. Spotted a wrong order, a missing book, or any other mistake? and we'll correct it.