Chief Inspector Barnaby books in order

Q: "How many books are in the Chief Inspector Barnaby series?"

"There are seven books in the Chief Inspector Barnaby series, published between 1987 and 2004."

Q: "What is the first book in the Chief Inspector Barnaby series?"

"The first book in the Chief Inspector Barnaby series is The Killings at Badger's Drift, published in 1987."

Q: "Do you need to read the Chief Inspector Barnaby books in order?"

"Each novel features a self-contained murder case, so they can be read in any order. However, reading them chronologically gives the best sense of Barnaby's character development and his relationships with his colleagues and family."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	The Killings at Badger’s Drift	1987	Inspector Barnaby	Buy
2	Death of a Hollow Man	1989	Inspector Barnaby	Buy
3	Death in Disguise	1992	Inspector Barnaby	Buy
4	Written in Blood	1995	Inspector Barnaby	Buy
5	Faithful Unto Death	1996	Inspector Barnaby	Buy
6	A Place of Safety	1999	Inspector Barnaby	Buy
7	A Ghost in the Machine	2004	Inspector Barnaby	Buy

The Chief Inspector Barnaby series consists of seven mystery novels published between 1987 and 2004. Each book follows Detective Chief Inspector Tom Barnaby as he investigates murders in the villages and towns of the fictional English county of Midsomer.

The series starts with The Killings at Badger’s Drift, which sets the template: a seemingly idyllic English village conceals dark secrets that lead to murder, and Barnaby must untangle webs of motive and deception to find the killer. Later entries like Death of a Hollow Man, Written in Blood, and A Ghost in the Machine maintain this formula while exploring different corners of Midsomer society.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Chief Inspector Barnaby series?

There are seven books in the Chief Inspector Barnaby series, published between 1987 and 2004.

What is the first book in the Chief Inspector Barnaby series?

The first book in the Chief Inspector Barnaby series is The Killings at Badger’s Drift, published in 1987.

Do you need to read the Chief Inspector Barnaby books in order?

Each novel features a self-contained murder case, so they can be read in any order. However, reading them chronologically gives the best sense of Barnaby’s character development and his relationships with his colleagues and family.

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order