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Philip Marlowe

by Raymond Chandler

13 books Started 1939 Latest 2023
Publication Reading Order

The Philip Marlowe is a Crime Fiction series by Raymond Chandler, made up of 13 books published between 1939 and 2023. It begins with The Big Sleep (1939), and is best read in publication order. The most recent entry is The Second Murderer ( By: Denise Mina) (2023), spanning 84 years of storytelling.

13books
84years active
7decades
~7yrs between books
2023latest release
# Title Year Buy
1930s
1 The Big Sleep Anthony Award 2000Full award history → 🎬 2 adaptations → 1939 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
1940s
2 Farewell, My Lovely 🎬 3 adaptations → 1940 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
3 The High Window 🎬 2 adaptations → 1942 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
4 The Lady in the Lake 🎬 Adapted for film/TV → 1943 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
5 The Little Sister ★ NYT 1w · peaked #15 🎬 Adapted for film/TV → 1949 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
1950s
6 The Long Goodbye 🏆 Edgar Awards 1955Full award history → 🎬 2 adaptations → 1953 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
7 Playback 1958 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
1980s
8 Poodle Springs ( With: Robert B. Parker) 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 Murderer ( By: Denise Mina)Latest 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 (1939), the first book in the Philip Marlowe series by Raymond Chandler. 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 Raymond Chandler, 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, published in 1939 by Raymond Chandler.

What is the latest book in the Philip Marlowe series?

The most recent book in the Philip Marlowe series is The Second Murderer ( By: Denise Mina) (2023) by Raymond Chandler.

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About Raymond Chandler

Raymond Thornton Chandler (July 23, 1888 – March 26, 1959) was an American-British novelist and screenwriter.

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