Adam Dalgliesh Books in Order
Scotland Yard detective and poet Adam Dalgliesh solves complex murder cases with intelligence and sensitivity. P.D. James' most famous creation combines literary sensibility with detective acumen.
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Reading the Adam Dalgliesh Series
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- →The series has 15 books total
- →Start with book one and read in order
- →The series is complete
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P.D. James planned specific plot reveals and character arcs. Skip around and you'll spoil major twists.
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