Arnold Landon Books in Order (22 Books, 1983

Q: What is the first Arnold Landon book?

The first book is A Gathering of Ghosts / Murder in the Barn, published in 1983.

Q: Is the Arnold Landon series finished?

The main series, Publication Order of Arnold Landon Books, has 22 books so far. The most recent title listed on this page gives the current end point of the series.

📖 About Arnold Landon

Arnold Landon is a series universe written by Roy Lewis. The complete collection runs to 22 books across 1 series, published between 1983 and 2012.

The main series is Publication Order of Arnold Landon Books with 22 books. It opens with A Gathering of Ghosts / Murder in the Barn (1983) and currently runs to Goddess of Death / Murder in Valencia (2012).

Series included on this page:

Publication Order of Arnold Landon Books — 22 books, 1983–2012

🎯 Where to Start with Arnold Landon

New readers should begin with the first book of the main series in publication order: A Gathering of Ghosts / Murder in the Barn (1983), book 1 of Publication Order of Arnold Landon Books. Reading in publication order lets the world and characters develop the way the author intended, and it avoids spoilers that later books may contain.

Each of the 1 series on this page is expandable — click a series heading to see every title it contains, in order, with a direct link to buy the book on Amazon.

📚 Arnold Landon Books in Order

Publication Order of Arnold Landon Books

22 books

1A Gathering of Ghosts / Murder in the Barn1983Buy on Amazon

2Most Cunning Workmen / Murder in the Manor1985Buy on Amazon

3A Trout in the Milk / Murder in the Farmhouse1986Buy on Amazon

4Men of Subtle Craft / Murder in the Stableyard1987Buy on Amazon

5The Devil is Dead / Murder in the Church1989Buy on Amazon

6A Wisp of Smoke / Murder in the House1992Buy on Amazon

7A Secret Dying / Murder in the Tower1993Buy on Amazon

8Bloodeagle / Murder Under the Bridge1993Buy on Amazon

9The Cross Bearer / Murder by the Quay1994Buy on Amazon

10A Short-Lived Ghost / Murder at the Folly1995Buy on Amazon

11Angel of Death / Murder in the Field1996Buy on Amazon

12Suddenly as a Shadow / Murder in the Cottage1997Buy on Amazon

13The Shape-Shifter / Murder at Haggburn Hall1998Buy on Amazon

14The Ghost Dancers / Murder on the Golf Course1998Buy on Amazon

15An Assumption of Death / Murder on the Dawn Princess2000Buy on Amazon

16Dead Secret / Murder in Wolfcleugh Woods2001Buy on Amazon

17The Ways of Death / Murder at Abby Head2002Buy on Amazon

18Headhunter / Murder in the South of France2004Buy on Amazon

19Grave Error / Murder in Rome2005Buy on Amazon

20Dragon Head / Murder in China2007Buy on Amazon

21Shadowmaker / Murder in La Rochelle2009Buy on Amazon

22Goddess of Death / Murder in Valencia2012Buy on Amazon

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many Arnold Landon books are there?

There are 22 books in the Arnold Landon collection, organised into 1 series and published between 1983 and 2012.

What is the first Arnold Landon book?

The first book is A Gathering of Ghosts / Murder in the Barn, published in 1983.

What order should I read the Arnold Landon books in?

Most readers use publication order, which is the order the books were originally released. A chronological order is also provided on this page for readers who prefer to follow the internal timeline of the story.

Who wrote the Arnold Landon books?

The Arnold Landon books were written by Roy Lewis.

Is the Arnold Landon series finished?

The main series, Publication Order of Arnold Landon Books, has 22 books so far. The most recent title listed on this page gives the current end point of the series.

When did the Arnold Landon series start?

The earliest title in this collection was published in 1983, and the most recent in 2012.