Series reading guide · updated 2026
Charlie Chan Books in Order
Every Charlie Chan book in publication order — 10 in total, spanning 1925–1985.
Publication Order of Charlie Chan Books
| # | Title | Year | Get it |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The House Without a Key — Earl Derr Biggers | 1925 | Amazon US UK |
| 2 | The Chinese Parrot — Earl Derr Biggers | 1926 | Amazon US UK |
| 3 | Behind That Curtain — Earl Derr Biggers | 1928 | Amazon US UK |
| 4 | The Black Camel — Earl Derr Biggers | 1929 | Amazon US UK |
| 5 | Charlie Chan Carries On — Earl Derr Biggers | 1930 | Amazon US UK |
| 6 | Keeper of the Keys — Earl Derr Biggers | 1932 | Amazon US UK |
| 7 | Charlie Chan in the Temple of the Golden Horde — Earl Derr Biggers | 1974 | Amazon US UK |
| 8 | Charlie Chan in The Pawns of Death — Bill Pronzini | 1974 | Amazon US UK |
| 9 | Charlie Chan — Dennis Lynds | 1974 | Amazon US UK |
Publication Order of Charlie Chan Collections
| # | Title | Year | Get it |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Celebrated Cases of Charlie Chan | 1985 | Amazon US UK |
Every title by year All 10, oldest to newest
| # | Title | Year | Get it |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The House Without a Key — Earl Derr Biggers | 1925 | Amazon US UK |
| 2 | The Chinese Parrot — Earl Derr Biggers | 1926 | Amazon US UK |
| 3 | Behind That Curtain — Earl Derr Biggers | 1928 | Amazon US UK |
| 4 | The Black Camel — Earl Derr Biggers | 1929 | Amazon US UK |
| 5 | Charlie Chan Carries On — Earl Derr Biggers | 1930 | Amazon US UK |
| 6 | Keeper of the Keys — Earl Derr Biggers | 1932 | Amazon US UK |
| 7 | Charlie Chan in the Temple of the Golden Horde — Earl Derr Biggers | 1974 | Amazon US UK |
| 8 | Charlie Chan in The Pawns of Death — Bill Pronzini | 1974 | Amazon US UK |
| 9 | Charlie Chan — Dennis Lynds | 1974 | Amazon US UK |
| 10 | Celebrated Cases of Charlie Chan — Earl Derr Biggers | 1985 | Amazon US UK |
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