Eric Wright Reading Order
9 series · 27 books · Born 1929
Eric Wright was an English-Canadian novelist known for his engaging mystery stories. Over his career from 1983 to 2016, he penned 27 books across nine series, including the well-known Charlie Salter and Joe Barley series, along with standalone works. His compelling narratives and richly developed characters have left a lasting impact in the genre.
Anthologies Series
Complete2 books (1991–1992)
Start with A Suit of Diamonds and read in order.
Charlie Salter Series
Complete11 books (1983–2001)
Start with The Night the Gods Smiled, the first of 11 books in the Charlie Salter series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  The Night the Gods Smiled 1983Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  Smoke Detector 1984Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  Death in the Old Country 1985Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  A Single Death / The Man Who Changed His Name 1986Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  A Body Surrounded by Water 1987Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  A Question of Murder 1988Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  A Sensitive Case 1990Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  Final Cut 1991Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  A Fine Italian Hand 1992Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  Death by Degrees 1993Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 |  The Last Hand 2001Buy 🇺🇸 |
Joe Barley Series
Complete3 books (2000–2010)
Start with The Kidnapping of Rosie Dawn and read in order.
Lucy Trimble Brenner Series
Complete2 books (1996–1999)
Start with Death of a Sunday Writer and read in order.
Mel Pickett Series
Complete2 books (1996–2001)
Start with Buried in Stone and read in order.
Non-Fiction Series
Complete1 book (1999–1999)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Always Give a Penny to a Blind Man 1999Buy 🇺🇸 |
Short Stories/Novellas Series
Complete1 book (2013–2013)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  The Adventures of Buford T. Johnson 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
Short Story Collections Series
Complete1 book (2003–2003)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  A Killing Climate 2003Buy 🇺🇸 |
Standalone Novels Series
Complete4 books (1994–2016)
Start with Moodie's Tale, the first of 4 books in the Standalone Novels series.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Eric Wright written?
- Eric Wright has written 27 books across 9 series. Their published works span from 1983 to 2016.
- What is the first book in each Eric Wright series?
- Here are the first books in Eric Wright's series: Anthologies: A Suit of Diamonds; Charlie Salter: The Night the Gods Smiled; Joe Barley: The Kidnapping of Rosie Dawn; Lucy Trimble Brenner: Death of a Sunday Writer; Mel Pickett: Buried in Stone.
- What order should I read Eric Wright's books?
- We recommend reading Eric Wright's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are Eric Wright's series complete?
- Eric Wright has 9 completed series.