Amelia Peabody books in order A series by Barbara Mertz
The Amelia Peabody series by Barbara Mertz has 18 books, from Crocodile on the Sandbank (1975) to Amelia Peabody's Egypt: A Compendium (2003). Read it in order, starting with Crocodile on the Sandbank.
Reading order: 1 Crocodile on the Sandbank (1975) · 2 The Curse of the Pharaohs (1981) · 3 The Mummy Case (1985) · 4 Lion in the Valley (1986) · 5 The Deeds of the Disturber (1988) · 7 The Snake, the Crocodile, and the Dog (1992) · 8 The Hippopotamus Pool (1996) · 9 Seeing a Large Cat (1997) · 10 The Ape Who Guards the Balance (1998) · 11 Guardian of the Horizon (2004) · … all 18 below
Updated September 2026
All 18 Amelia Peabody books in order
- 1.
Crocodile on the Sandbank (1975)
- 2.
The Curse of the Pharaohs (1981)
- 3.
The Mummy Case (1985)
- 4.
Lion in the Valley (1986)
- 5.
The Deeds of the Disturber (1988)
- 7.
The Snake, the Crocodile, and the Dog (1992)
- 8.
The Hippopotamus Pool (1996)
- 9.
Seeing a Large Cat (1997)
- 10.
The Ape Who Guards the Balance (1998)
- 11.
Guardian of the Horizon (2004)
- 13.
The Falcon at the Portal (1999)
- 15.
He Shall Thunder in the Sky (2000)
- 16.
Lord of the Silent (2001)
- 17.
The Golden One (2002)
- 18.
Children of the Storm (2003)
- 19.
The Serpent on the Crown (2005)
- 20.
Tomb of the Golden Bird (2006)
Amelia Peabody's Egypt: A Compendium (2003)
Amelia Peabody FAQ
- How many Amelia Peabody books are there?
- There are 18 Amelia Peabody books, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read the Amelia Peabody books in?
- In publication order, starting with Crocodile on the Sandbank (1975): 1 Crocodile on the Sandbank (1975) · 2 The Curse of the Pharaohs (1981) · 3 The Mummy Case (1985) · 4 Lion in the Valley (1986) · 5 The Deeds of the Disturber (1988) · 7 The Snake, the Crocodile, and the Dog (1992) · … all 18 below.
- What is the first Amelia Peabody book?
- Crocodile on the Sandbank (1975).
- What is the latest Amelia Peabody book?
- Amelia Peabody's Egypt: A Compendium (2003).
- Is the Amelia Peabody series finished?
- There have been no new Amelia Peabody books since 2003; Barbara Mertz died in 2013.
Sources: series order and dates from Wikidata and Open Library. Last updated September 2026.