Murdoch Mysteries Books in Order
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The Murdoch Mysteries series, written by Maureen Jennings and published from 1997 to 2017, follows the investigations of William Murdoch, a detective navigating the challenges of his time. Set in Toronto during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the series explores crime and justice within a historical context. Each book centers on Murdoch's intellectual approach to solving mysteries, often involving complex cases and societal issues of the era.
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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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1997 · Maureen Jennings
Except The Dying is the first detective novel in the Murdoch Mysteries series by Canadian author Maureen Jennings. It introduces the character…
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Buy on Amazon2006 · Maureen Jennings
Number six in the fantastic Detective Murdoch series, inspiration for Canada's most beloved TV drama, now airing in the US as The Artful Detective.…
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Buy on Amazon2017 · Maureen Jennings
Canada's premier author of historical mystery fiction returns with a brand new and highly anticipated Murdoch Mystery, with an older and wiser…
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Frequently asked questions
What order should I read the Murdoch Mysteries books in?
Read them in publication order — the list above is sorted by first publication where known, starting with “Except the Dying”.
How many books are in the Murdoch Mysteries series?
We list 8 books by Maureen Jennings , published between 1997–2017.
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