William Harrington Reading Order

6 books (1993–1998)

William Harrington's Columbo series comprises six mystery novels published between 1993 and 1998, presenting standalone cases featuring the famous television detective. The complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with The Grassy Knoll and concluding with The Hoover Files. Each book explores different criminal investigations that showcase the iconic detective's methodical approach to solving high-profile murders.

Start with The Grassy Knoll, the first of 6 books in the Columbo series.

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1	The Grassy Knoll 1993Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Helter Skelter Murders 1994Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	The Hoffa Connection 1995Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	The Game Show Killer 1996Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	The Glitter Murders 1997Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	The Hoover Files 1998Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

2 books (1978–2025)

William Harrington's non-fiction series spans nearly five decades, beginning with The 1945 Revolution in 1978 and continuing with 101 Social Security & Medicare Pitfalls...and How to Avoid Them in 2025. The two-book series remains ongoing and should be read in publication order. Harrington's work blends mystery and thriller sensibilities with practical non-fiction exploration across diverse subjects.

Start with The 1945 Revolution and read in order.

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1	The 1945 Revolution 1978Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	101 Social Security & Medicare Pitfalls...and How to Avoid Them 2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

17 books (1963–1994)

William Harrington's collection of 17 standalone mystery and thriller novels spans from 1963 to 1994, with each book functioning as an independent story rather than a connected narrative arc. Though designed to be read individually, the novels are best approached in publication order, beginning with Which the Justice, Which the Thief, to experience Harrington's evolving storytelling across the three-decade period. The series is complete, offering readers a comprehensive survey of the author's work in crime fiction and suspenseful narratives. Titles include The Jupiter Crisis, Scorpio 5, The Cromwell File, and Endgame in Berlin, among others, showcasing the range of plots and settings throughout the collection.

Start with Which the Justice, Which the Thief, the first of 17 books in the Standalone Novels series.

#	Title
1	Which the Justice, Which the Thief 1963Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Power / Gospel of Death 1964Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Yoshar the Soldier / One Over One 1966Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	The Search for Elisabeth Brandt 1970Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Trial 1970Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	The Jupiter Crisis 1972Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	Scorpio 5 1974Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	Mister Target 1975Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	Partners 1981Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10	The English Lady 1982Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11	Skin Deep 1983Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12	The Cromwell File 1986Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13	Oberst 1988Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
14	For the Defense 1990Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
15	Endgame in Berlin 1991Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
16	Virus 1991Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
17	Town on Trial 1994Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible