Series reading guide · updated 2026
Charlie Salter Books in Order
Every Charlie Salter book in publication order — 13 in total, spanning 1983–2001.
Publication Order of Charlie Salter Books
| # | Title | Year | Get it |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  The Night the Gods Smiled | 1983 | Amazon US UK |
| 2 |  Smoke Detector | 1984 | Amazon US UK |
| 3 |  Death in the Old Country | 1985 | Amazon US UK |
| 4 |  A Single Death | 1986 | Amazon US UK |
| 5 |  The Man Who Changed His Name | 1986 | Amazon US UK |
| 6 |  A Body Surrounded by Water | 1987 | Amazon US UK |
| 7 |  A Question of Murder | 1988 | Amazon US UK |
| 8 |  A Sensitive Case | 1990 | Amazon US UK |
| 9 |  Question of Murder | 1990 | Amazon US UK |
| 10 |  Final Cut | 1991 | Amazon US UK |
| 11 |  A Fine Italian Hand | 1992 | Amazon US UK |
| 12 |  Death by Degrees | 1993 | Amazon US UK |
| 13 |  The Last Hand | 2001 | Amazon US UK |
Every title by year All 13, oldest to newest
| # | Title | Year | Get it |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Night the Gods Smiled | 1983 | Amazon US UK |
| 2 | Smoke Detector | 1984 | Amazon US UK |
| 3 | Death in the Old Country | 1985 | Amazon US UK |
| 4 | A Single Death | 1986 | Amazon US UK |
| 5 | The Man Who Changed His Name | 1986 | Amazon US UK |
| 6 | A Body Surrounded by Water | 1987 | Amazon US UK |
| 7 | A Question of Murder | 1988 | Amazon US UK |
| 8 | A Sensitive Case | 1990 | Amazon US UK |
| 9 | Question of Murder | 1990 | Amazon US UK |
| 10 | Final Cut | 1991 | Amazon US UK |
| 11 | A Fine Italian Hand | 1992 | Amazon US UK |
| 12 | Death by Degrees | 1993 | Amazon US UK |
| 13 | The Last Hand | 2001 | Amazon US UK |
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