📖 About Dirk Gently

Dirk Gently is a series universe written by Douglas Adams. The complete collection runs to 3 books across 1 series, published between 1987 and 2002.

The main series is Publication Order of Dirk Gently Books with 3 books. It opens with Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency (1987) and currently runs to The Salmon of Doubt (2002).

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🎯 Where to Start with Dirk Gently

New readers should begin with the first book of the main series in publication order: Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency (1987), book 1 of Publication Order of Dirk Gently 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.

📚 Dirk Gently Books in Order

Publication Order of Dirk Gently Books
3 books
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Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency book cover1Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency1987Buy on Amazon
The Long Dark Tea-Time of the Soul book cover2The Long Dark Tea-Time of the Soul1988Buy on Amazon
The Salmon of Doubt book cover3The Salmon of Doubt2002Buy on Amazon

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many Dirk Gently books are there?
There are 3 books in the Dirk Gently collection, organised into 1 series and published between 1987 and 2002.
What is the first Dirk Gently book?
The first book is Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency, published in 1987.
What order should I read the Dirk Gently 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 Dirk Gently books?
The Dirk Gently books were written by Douglas Adams.
Is the Dirk Gently series finished?
The main series, Publication Order of Dirk Gently Books, has 3 books so far. The most recent title listed on this page gives the current end point of the series.
When did the Dirk Gently series start?
The earliest title in this collection was published in 1987, and the most recent in 2002.