The Philip Marlowe is a Police Procedural / Tartan Noir series by Denise Mina, made up of 13 books published between 1939 and 2023. It begins with The Big Sleep ( By: Raymond Chandler) (1939), and is best read in publication order. The most recent entry is The Second Murderer (2023), spanning 84 years of storytelling.
| # | Title | Year | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1930s | |||
| 1 | The Big Sleep ( By: Raymond Chandler) | 1939 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 1940s | |||
| 2 | Farewell, My Lovely ( By: Raymond Chandler) | 1940 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 3 | The High Window ( By: Raymond Chandler) | 1942 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 4 | The Lady in the Lake ( By: Raymond Chandler) | 1943 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 5 | The Little Sister ( By: Raymond Chandler) | 1949 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 1950s | |||
| 6 | The Long Goodbye ( By: Raymond Chandler) | 1953 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 7 | Playback ( By: Raymond Chandler) | 1958 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 1980s | |||
| 8 | Poodle Springs ( By: Robert B. Parker, Raymond Chandler) | 1989 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 1990s | |||
| 9 | Perchance to Dream ( By: Robert B. Parker) | 1991 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 2010s | |||
| 10 | The Black-Eyed Blonde / Marlowe ( By: Benjamin Black) | 2014 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 11 | Only to Sleep ( By: Lawrence Osborne) | 2018 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 2020s | |||
| 12 | The Goodbye Coast ( By: Joe Ide) | 2022 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 13 | The Second MurdererLatest | 2023 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
Philip Marlowe series: frequently asked questions
What order should I read the Philip Marlowe series?
Start with The Big Sleep ( By: Raymond Chandler) (1939), the first book in the Philip Marlowe series by Denise Mina. Follow the books in publication order for the best reading experience.
How many books are in the Philip Marlowe series?
There are 13 books in the Philip Marlowe series by Denise Mina, published between 1939 and 2023.
What is the first book in the Philip Marlowe series?
The first book in the Philip Marlowe series is The Big Sleep ( By: Raymond Chandler), published in 1939 by Denise Mina.
What is the latest book in the Philip Marlowe series?
The most recent book in the Philip Marlowe series is The Second Murderer (2023) by Denise Mina.