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Amelia Peabody

by Elizabeth Peters

20 books Started 1975 Latest 2014
Publication Reading Order

The Amelia Peabody is a Mystery series by Elizabeth Peters, made up of 20 books published between 1975 and 2014. It begins with Crocodile on the Sandbank (1975), and is best read in publication order. The most recent entry is The Painted Queen ( With: Joan Hess) (2014), spanning 39 years of storytelling.

20books
39years active
5decades
~2.1yrs between books
2014latest release
# Title Year Buy
1970s
1 Crocodile on the Sandbank 1975 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
1980s
2 The Curse of the Pharaohs 1981 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
3 The Mummy Case 1985 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
4 Lion in the Valley 1986 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
5 The Deeds of the Disturber 1988 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
1990s
6 The Last Camel Died at Noon 1991 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
7 The Snake, the Crocodile and the Dog 1992 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
8 The Hippopotamus Pool 1996 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
9 Seeing a Large Cat 1997 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
10 The Ape Who Guards the Balance 1998 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
11 The Falcon at the Portal 1999 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2000s
12 He Shall Thunder in the Sky 2000 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
13 Lord of the Silent 2001 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
14 The Golden One 2002 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
15 Children of the Storm 2003 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
16 Guardian of the Horizon 2004 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
17 The Serpent on the Crown 2005 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
18 Tomb of the Golden Bird 2006 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2010s
19 A River in the Sky 2010 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
20 The Painted Queen ( With: Joan Hess)Latest 2014 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia

Amelia Peabody series: frequently asked questions

What order should I read the Amelia Peabody series?

Start with Crocodile on the Sandbank (1975), the first book in the Amelia Peabody series by Elizabeth Peters. Follow the books in publication order for the best reading experience.

How many books are in the Amelia Peabody series?

There are 20 books in the Amelia Peabody series by Elizabeth Peters, published between 1975 and 2014.

What is the first book in the Amelia Peabody series?

The first book in the Amelia Peabody series is Crocodile on the Sandbank, published in 1975 by Elizabeth Peters.

What is the latest book in the Amelia Peabody series?

The most recent book in the Amelia Peabody series is The Painted Queen ( With: Joan Hess) (2014) by Elizabeth Peters.

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About Elizabeth Peters

Barbara Mertz, known by her pen name Elizabeth Peters, was an American Egyptologist and mystery writer. Born in Illinois in 1927, she studied at the University of Chicago and the American University in Cairo. After marrying an Egyptologist, she lived in Egypt for several years, where she developed a passion for the country's history and culture. Peters began writing mysteries featuring the amateur sleuth Miss Amelia Peabody Emmett in 1981. The series, set in Victorian Egypt, became a critical and commercial success, with over 35 million copies sold worldwide. Her notable works include "Crocodile on the Sandbank" (1985) and "The Mummy Case" (1987). Peters received numerous awards for her writing, including the Agatha Award for Best Novel in 1984 for "The Mysterious Death on the Nile" and the Nero Wolfe Award for Best Mystery Novel in 1998 for "The Falcon at the Portal." Her books have been translated into over 30 languages and adapted into several television films. Peters passed away in 2013, leaving behind a legacy of beloved and enduring mysteries.

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