Series reading guide · updated 2026
Sarah Kelling & Max Bittersohn Books in Order
Every Sarah Kelling & Max Bittersohn book in publication order — 12 in total, spanning 1979–1998.
Publication Order of Sarah Kelling & Max Bittersohn Mysteries Books
| # | Title | Year | Get it |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  The Family Vault | 1979 | Amazon US UK |
| 2 |  The Withdrawing Room | 1980 | Amazon US UK |
| 3 |  The Palace Guard | 1981 | Amazon US UK |
| 4 |  The Bilbao Looking Glass | 1983 | Amazon US UK |
| 5 |  The Convivial Codfish | 1984 | Amazon US UK |
| 6 |  The Plain Old Man | 1985 | Amazon US UK |
| 7 |  The Recycled Citizen | 1987 | Amazon US UK |
| 8 |  The Silver Ghost | 1987 | Amazon US UK |
| 9 |  The Gladstone Bag | 1990 | Amazon US UK |
| 10 |  The Resurrection Man | 1992 | Amazon US UK |
| 11 |  The Odd Job | 1995 | Amazon US UK |
| 12 |  The Balloon Man | 1998 | Amazon US UK |
Every title by year All 12, oldest to newest
| # | Title | Year | Get it |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Family Vault | 1979 | Amazon US UK |
| 2 | The Withdrawing Room | 1980 | Amazon US UK |
| 3 | The Palace Guard | 1981 | Amazon US UK |
| 4 | The Bilbao Looking Glass | 1983 | Amazon US UK |
| 5 | The Convivial Codfish | 1984 | Amazon US UK |
| 6 | The Plain Old Man | 1985 | Amazon US UK |
| 7 | The Recycled Citizen | 1987 | Amazon US UK |
| 8 | The Silver Ghost | 1987 | Amazon US UK |
| 9 | The Gladstone Bag | 1990 | Amazon US UK |
| 10 | The Resurrection Man | 1992 | Amazon US UK |
| 11 | The Odd Job | 1995 | Amazon US UK |
| 12 | The Balloon Man | 1998 | Amazon US UK |
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