How many books has Richard & Frances Lockridge written?

Richard & Frances Lockridge has written 78 books across 7 series. Their published works span from 1936 to 1980.

What is the first book in each Richard & Frances Lockridge series?

Here are the first books in Richard & Frances Lockridge's series: Bernard Simmons: Squire of Death; Captain Heimrich: I Want to Go Home; Lieutenant Nathan Shapiro: The Faceless Adversary / Case of the Murdered Redhead; Mr. and Mrs. North: Mr. and Mrs. North; Paul Lane: Night of Shadows.

What order should I read Richard & Frances Lockridge's books?

We recommend reading Richard & Frances Lockridge's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.

Are Richard & Frances Lockridge's series complete?

Richard & Frances Lockridge has 7 completed series.

Richard & Frances Lockridge Reading Order

7 series · 78 books · Born 1896-01-10

Mystery & Thriller Non-Fiction

Richard and Frances Lockridge were prolific American mystery writers who collaborated on numerous detective series spanning from 1936 to 1980. Best known for their witty Mr. and Mrs. North series, which became both a radio program and television show, the couple wrote across multiple detective franchises including the Bernard Simmons and Captain Heimrich mysteries. Together they authored 78 books that blended clever plotting with engaging characters, establishing themselves as significant contributors to the golden age of American mystery fiction.

Bernard Simmons Series

Complete

2 books (1965–1971)

Start with Squire of Death and read in order.

Start this series with Squire of Death

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1	Squire of Death 1965Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Twice Retired 1971Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Captain Heimrich Series

Complete

23 books (1948–1977)

Start with I Want to Go Home, the first of 23 books in the Captain Heimrich series.

Start this series with I Want to Go Home

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1	I Want to Go Home 1948Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Spin Your Web, Lady! 1949Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Foggy, Foggy Death 1950Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	A Client is Cancelled 1951Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Death by Association / Trial by Terror 1952Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Stand Up And Die 1953Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	Death and the Gentle Bull / Killer in the Straw 1954Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	Burnt Offering 1955Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	Let Dead Enough Alone 1955Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10	Practice to Deceive 1957Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11	Accent on Murder 1958Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12	Show Red For Danger 1960Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13	With One Stone / No Dignity in Death 1961Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
14	First Come, First Kill 1963Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
15	The Distant Clue 1963Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
16	Murder Can't Wait(By: Richard Lockridge) 1964Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
17	Murder Roundabout(By: Richard Lockridge) 1966Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
18	With Option to Die(By: Richard Lockridge) 1967Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
19	A Risky Way to Kill(By: Richard Lockridge) 1970Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
20	Inspector's Holiday(By: Richard Lockridge) 1971Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
21	Not I Said The Sparrow(By: Richard Lockridge) 1973Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
22	Dead Run(By: Richard Lockridge) 1977Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
23	The Tenth Life(By: Richard Lockridge) 1977Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Lieutenant Nathan Shapiro Series

Complete

10 books (1956–1980)

Start with The Faceless Adversary / Case of the Murdered Redhead, the first of 10 books in the Lieutenant Nathan Shapiro series.

Start this series with The Faceless Adversary / Case of the Murdered Redhead

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1	The Faceless Adversary / Case of the Murdered Redhead 1956Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Murder and Blueberry Pie / Call It Coincidence 1959Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	The Drill is Death 1961Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Murder for Art's Sake(By: Richard Lockridge) 1967Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Die Laughing(By: Richard Lockridge) 1969Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Preach No More(By: Richard Lockridge) 1970Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	Write Murder Down(By: Richard Lockridge) 1972Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	Or Was He Pushed?(By: Richard Lockridge) 1975Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	A Streak of Light(By: Richard Lockridge) 1976Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10	The Old Die Young(By: Richard Lockridge) 1980Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Mr. and Mrs. North Series

Complete

27 books (1936–1963)

Start with Mr. and Mrs. North, the first of 27 books in the Mr. and Mrs. North series.

Start this series with Mr. and Mrs. North

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#	Title
1	Mr. and Mrs. North 1936Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Norths Meet Murder 1940Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	A Pinch of Poison 1941Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Murder Out of Turn 1941Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Death on the Aisle 1942Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Hanged for a Sheep 1942Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	Death Takes a Bow 1943Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	Killing the Goose 1944Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	Payoff for the Banker 1945Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10	Death of a Tall Man 1946Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11	Murder Within Murder 1946Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12	Untidy Murder 1947Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13	Murder Is Served 1948Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
14	The Dishonest Murderer 1949Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
15	Murder in a Hurry 1950Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
16	Murder Comes First 1951Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
17	Dead as a Dinosaur 1952Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
18	Death Has a Small Voice 1952Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
19	Curtain for a Jester 1953Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
20	A Key to Death 1954Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
21	Death of an Angel 1955Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
22	Voyage Into Violence 1956Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
23	The Long Skeleton 1958Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
24	Murder Suggested / Murder is Suggested 1959Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
25	The Judge is Reversed 1960Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
26	Murder Has Its Points 1961Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
27	Murder by the Book 1963Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Non-Fiction Series

Complete

1 book (1950–1950)

#	Title
1	Cats and People(With: Richard Lockridge) 1950Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Paul Lane Series

Complete

4 books (1962–1965)

Start with Night of Shadows, the first of 4 books in the Paul Lane series.

Start this series with Night of Shadows

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#	Title
1	Night of Shadows 1962Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Devious Ones / Four Hours to Fear 1964Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Quest of the Bogeyman 1965Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Squire of Death 1965Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Standalone Novels Series

Complete

11 books (1945–1971)

Start with Death in the Mind(By: Richard Lockridge,G.H. Estabrooks), the first of 11 books in the Standalone Novels series.

Start this series with Death in the Mind(By: Richard Lockridge,G.H. Estabrooks)

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#	Title
1	Death in the Mind(By: Richard Lockridge,G.H. Estabrooks) 1945Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	A Matter of Taste(By: Richard Lockridge) 1949Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	The Tangled Cord 1957Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Catch as Catch Can(With: Richard Lockridge) 1958Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	The Innocent House 1959Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	And Left for Dead(With: Richard Lockridge) 1961Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	The Ticking Clock 1962Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	One Lady, Two Cats(By: Richard Lockridge) 1967Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	Murder in False Face(By: Richard Lockridge) 1969Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10	Death in a Sunny Place(By: Richard Lockridge) 1971Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11	Troubled Journey(By: Richard Lockridge) 1971Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Richard & Frances Lockridge written?: Richard & Frances Lockridge has written 78 books across 7 series. Their published works span from 1936 to 1980.
What is the first book in each Richard & Frances Lockridge series?: Here are the first books in Richard & Frances Lockridge's series: Bernard Simmons: Squire of Death; Captain Heimrich: I Want to Go Home; Lieutenant Nathan Shapiro: The Faceless Adversary / Case of the Murdered Redhead; Mr. and Mrs. North: Mr. and Mrs. North; Paul Lane: Night of Shadows.
What order should I read Richard & Frances Lockridge's books?: We recommend reading Richard & Frances Lockridge's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Are Richard & Frances Lockridge's series complete?: Richard & Frances Lockridge has 7 completed series.

Richard & Frances Lockridge Reading Order

Bernard Simmons Series

Captain Heimrich Series

Lieutenant Nathan Shapiro Series

Mr. and Mrs. North Series

Non-Fiction Series

Paul Lane Series

Standalone Novels Series

Frequently Asked Questions

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