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Philip Marlowe books in order
There are 8 books in Philip Marlowe. The latest, Trouble Is My Business, came out in 1939, and Raymond Chandler hasn't announced another one yet.
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Release information last checked 24 October 2026.
Philip Marlowe books in order
1939Book 1The Big Sleep
1940Book 2Farewell, My Lovely
1942Book 3The High Window
1943Book 4Lady in the Lake
1949Book 5The little sister
1953Book 6The Long Goodbye
1958Book 7Playback
1939Book 8Trouble Is My Business
Companion stories
- 1934CompanionFingerman
1934CompanionThe Finger Man
What Philip Marlowe is about
From the description of The Big Sleep, the first book.
Philip Marlowe, a private eye who operates in Los Angeles's seamy underside during the 1930s, takes on his first case, which involves a paralyzed California millionaire, two psychotic daughters, blackmail, and murder
Philip Marlowe at a glance
- Author
- Raymond Chandler
- Books published
- 8
- Companion stories
- 2
- Still to come
- None announced yet
- First book published
- 1939
Questions readers ask
Is there going to be another Philip Marlowe book?
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How many books are in Philip Marlowe?
8 books have been published in Philip Marlowe so far, plus 2 companion stories.
What order should I read Philip Marlowe in?
Read the main books in order: 1. The Big Sleep, 2. Farewell, My Lovely, 3. The High Window, 4. Lady in the Lake, 5. The little sister, 6. The Long Goodbye, 7. Playback, 8. Trouble Is My Business. The 2 companions can be read alongside them.
Is Philip Marlowe finished?
Raymond Chandler hasn't announced another Philip Marlowe book, so it may be finished. Series do come back, though, and AuthorPing will let you know if a new one is announced.
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