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Philip Marlowe

by Robert B. Parker

13 books Started 1939 Latest 2023
Publication Reading Order

The Philip Marlowe is a Crime Fiction / Mystery series by Robert B. Parker, 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 ( 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 ( By: Raymond Chandler) 🎬 2 adaptations → 1939 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
1940s
2 Farewell, My Lovely ( By: Raymond Chandler) 🎬 3 adaptations → 1940 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
3 The High Window ( By: Raymond Chandler) 🎬 2 adaptations → 1942 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
4 The Lady in the Lake ( By: Raymond Chandler) 🎬 Adapted for film/TV → 1943 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
5 The Little Sister ( By: Raymond Chandler) 🎬 Adapted for film/TV → 1949 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
1950s
6 The Long Goodbye ( By: Raymond Chandler) 🎬 2 adaptations → 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 ( With: Raymond Chandler) 1989 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
1990s
9 Perchance to Dream 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 ( By: Raymond Chandler) (1939), the first book in the Philip Marlowe series by Robert B. Parker. 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 Robert B. Parker, 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 Robert B. Parker.

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 Robert B. Parker.

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About Robert B. Parker

Robert Brown Parker (September 17, 1932 – January 18, 2010) was an American writer, primarily of fiction within the mystery/detective genre.

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