Watson Chronicles Books in Order
Watson Chronicles contains 32 books, published between 2020 and 2026. The first book is A Scandalous Affair (2020) and the newest is The Widow of Devil's Dyke (2026). Publication order is the reading order below.
- Books
- 32
- Published
- 2020–2026
Watson Chronicles runs to 32 books published between 2020 and 2026, and the listing is still open. Christopher D. Abbott is credited on 27 of them, with 6 carrying other names: Aaron Rosenberg on 3, Michael Jan Friedman on 2, and Robert Greenberger and Hildy Silverman on 1 each. A Scandalous Affair and The Curse of Pharaoh both appeared in 2020, followed by The Langsdale House Mystery, The Black Lantern, Broken Glass and Mystery at Granholm Asylum in 2021. The Widow of Devil's Dyke (2026) is the most recent entry.
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How many Watson Chronicles books are there?
Watson Chronicles has 32 books, released between 2020 and 2026.
Watson Chronicles Books in Publication Order
The table lists all 32 Watson Chronicles books in the order they were published, with the release year and how many independent book listings confirm each title. Catalogue data as of November 2026.
- 1A Scandalous Affair2020 · confirmed 1/42020–1/4
- 2The Curse of Pharaoh2020 · confirmed 1/42020–1/4
- 3The Langsdale House Mystery2021 · confirmed 1/42021–1/4
- 4The Black Lantern2021 · confirmed 1/42021–1/4
- 5Broken Glass2021 · confirmed 1/42021–1/4
- 6Mystery at Granholm Asylum2021 · confirmed 1/42021–1/4
- 7The Second Door2022 · confirmed 1/42022–1/4
- 8Midnight Fire2022 · confirmed 1/42022–1/4
- 9Cases by Candlelight2022 · confirmed 1/42022–1/4
- 10The Tiger's Claws2022 · confirmed 1/42022–1/4
- 11The King's Diamond2023 · confirmed 1/42023–1/4
- 12Her Missing Red Pin2023 · confirmed 1/42023–1/4
- 13The Haunted Mansion2023 · confirmed 1/42023–1/4
- 14Cases by Candlelight, Vol. 22023 · confirmed 1/42023–1/4
- 15The Lone Rider2023 · confirmed 1/42023–1/4
- 16Four Calling Birds2023 · confirmed 1/42023–1/4
- 17Shadows of the East End2024 · confirmed 1/42024–1/4
- 18Frying Pan Alley2024 · confirmed 1/42024–1/4
- 19Cases By Candlelight, Vol. 32024 · confirmed 1/42024–1/4
- 20Petticoat Lane2024 · confirmed 1/42024–1/4
- 21Nine Ladies Dancing2024 · confirmed 1/42024–1/4
- 22Eliminate the Impossible2025 · confirmed 1/42025–1/4
- 23The Lost Heirloom2025 · confirmed 1/42025–1/4
- 24The Emerald Shadow2025 · confirmed 1/42025–1/4
- 25The Bloodied Coin2025 · confirmed 1/42025–1/4
- 26Cases By Candlelight, Vol. 42025 · confirmed 1/42025–1/4
- 27Another Scandalous Affair2025 · confirmed 1/42025–1/4
- 28Two Turtle Doves2025 · confirmed 1/42025–1/4
- 29The Scorpion Sting2026 · confirmed 1/42026–1/4
- 30The Gods of Mischief2026 · confirmed 1/42026–1/4
- 31The Dry Dock Deduction2026 · confirmed 1/42026–1/4
- 32The Widow of Devil's Dyke2026 · confirmed 1/42026–1/4
Do you have to read Watson Chronicles books in order?
You should read the Watson Chronicles books in publication order, the order of the numbered table above. The catalogue does not record whether each Watson Chronicles book also stands alone.
Where to start with Watson Chronicles
Start with A Scandalous Affair (2020), the earliest published title.
What is the newest Watson Chronicles book?
The Widow of Devil's Dyke (2026) is the newest Watson Chronicles book released so far.
Is there a new Watson Chronicles book coming?
No next Watson Chronicles book is announced in the catalogue, which is a gap in the listings it merges rather than a sign that the run has ended.
Watson Chronicles at a glance
- Still running
- Watson Chronicles is still running, with a title published as recently as 2026.
- Release pace
- Watson Chronicles books have appeared more than one a year on average.
- Busiest decade
- Most Watson Chronicles books, 32 of 32, were published in the 2020s.
- Attribution
- Of the 32 titles, 28 are credited to Christopher D. Abbott, 3 to Aaron Rosenberg, 2 to Michael Jan Friedman and 1 to Robert Greenberger. One further writer is credited. One title carries no credit.