Series reading guide · updated 2026

Truman Smith Books in Order

Every Truman Smith book in publication order — 5 in total, spanning 1991–1997.

Publication Order of Truman Smith Private Eye Books

#	Title	Year	Get it
1	Dead on the Island	1991	Amazon US UK
2	Gator Kill	1992	Amazon US UK
3	When Old Men Die	1994	Amazon US UK
4	The Prairie Chicken Kill	1996	Amazon US UK
5	Murder Takes a Break	1997	Amazon US UK

#	Title	Year	Get it
1	Dead on the Island	1991	Amazon US UK
2	Gator Kill	1992	Amazon US UK
3	When Old Men Die	1994	Amazon US UK
4	The Prairie Chicken Kill	1996	Amazon US UK
5	Murder Takes a Break	1997	Amazon US UK

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