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Inspector Morse Reading Order

All 13 books in the Inspector Morse series by Colin Dexter, in the correct order.

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The brilliant, irascible, crossword-loving Chief Inspector Morse solves baffling murders in Oxford with his long-suffering sergeant, Lewis.

Reading Order (Publication)

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Read in publication order. Each book is a standalone mystery but Morse and Lewis's relationship deepens across the series.

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What is the correct reading order for the Inspector Morse series?
Read the Inspector Morse series by Colin Dexter in publication order, starting with Last Bus to Woodstock (1975) and ending with The Remorseful Day (1999). Read in publication order. Each book is a standalone mystery but Morse and Lewis's relationship deepens across the series.
How many books are in the Inspector Morse series?
There are 13 books in the Inspector Morse series. The series is currently complete.