Colin Dexter Reading Order
6 series · 56 books · Born 1930-09-29
Colin Dexter was a British mystery writer best known for creating Chief Inspector Morse, a brilliant and irritable detective whose literary adventures inspired one of Britain's most celebrated television adaptations. His 13 Inspector Morse novels, published from the 1970s onward, established him as a master of the intellectual mystery, blending classical erudition with intricate plotting and complex characters. Beyond the iconic series, Dexter produced numerous short stories and non-fiction works that showcased his sophisticated approach to crime fiction.
Anthologies Series
Complete5 books (1977–2010)
Start with Winter's Crimes 9, the first of 5 books in the Anthologies series.
Start this series with Winter's Crimes 9
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Inspector Morse Series
Complete13 books (1975–1999)
Start with Last Bus to Woodstock, the first of 13 books in the Inspector Morse series.
Start this series with Last Bus to Woodstock
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Inspector Morse Collections Series
Complete1 book (1993–1993)
Mysterious Profiles Series
Ongoing33 books (2022–2025)
Start with Alex Delaware(By: Jonathan Kellerman), the first of 33 books in the Mysterious Profiles series.
Start this series with Alex Delaware(By: Jonathan Kellerman)
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Non-Fiction Series
Complete2 books (2006–2009)
Start with Chambers Morse Crosswords and read in order.
Start this series with Chambers Morse Crosswords
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Short Stories/Novellas Series
Complete2 books (1993–2015)
Start with Evans Tries an O-Level and read in order.
Start this series with Evans Tries an O-Level
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on AudibleFrequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Colin Dexter written?
- Colin Dexter has written 56 books across 6 series. Their published works span from 1975 to 2025.
- What is the first book in each Colin Dexter series?
- Here are the first books in Colin Dexter's series: Anthologies: Winter's Crimes 9; Inspector Morse: Last Bus to Woodstock; Mysterious Profiles: Alex Delaware(By: Jonathan Kellerman); Non-Fiction: Chambers Morse Crosswords; Short Stories/Novellas: Evans Tries an O-Level.
- What order should I read Colin Dexter's books?
- We recommend reading Colin Dexter's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Colin Dexter still writing new books?
- Yes, Colin Dexter has 1 ongoing series: Mysterious Profiles.