Philip Marlowe Books in Order
Title
Date
Jan 1939
Jan 1939
Jan 1940
Jan 1943
Jan 1950
Jan 1955
Jan 1958
Jun 1984
Aug 1988
How to Read the Philip Marlowe series
Mostly Standalone
· Start Anywhere
Mostly standalone stories with recurring characters in a shared setting.
FAQ
How many books are in the Philip Marlowe series?
9 books
When will the next book in the series be released?
No new book is currently scheduled. The latest book, The Little Sister, was published in August 1988.
When was the most recent book released?
The Little Sister was published in August 1988.
What was the first book in the series?
The first book in the series is The Big Sleep, published in January 1939.
What genre is the Philip Marlowe series?
The series primarily falls into the Hard-Boiled genre.
Do you need to read the Philip Marlowe series in order?
No, the books do not need to be read in order. Each story stands on its own, but recurring characters and the shared setting connect the series.
Is the Philip Marlowe series finished?
The series does not currently have a new book scheduled.