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Perry Mason books in order A series by Erle Stanley Gardner

The Perry Mason series by Erle Stanley Gardner has 5 books, from The Case of the Lucky Legs (1931) to The Case of the Howling Dog (Oct 1999). Read it in order, starting with The Case of the Lucky Legs.

Reading order: 1 The Case of the Lucky Legs (1931) · 2 The Case of the Sulky Girl (1933) · 3 The Case of the Curious Bride (1935) · 4 The Case of The Silent Partner (1946) · 5 The Case of the Howling Dog (1999)

Updated September 2026

All 5 Perry Mason books in order

  1. 1.

    The Case of the Lucky Legs (1931)

    237 pagesAdapted for film

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  2. 2.

    The Case of the Sulky Girl (1933)

    251 pages

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  3. 3.

    The Case of the Curious Bride (1935)

    220 pages★ 3.7 (6 ratings)Adapted for film

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  4. 4.

    The Case of The Silent Partner (1946)

    209 pages

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  5. 5.

    The Case of the Howling Dog (Oct 1999)

    295 pagesAdapted for film

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Perry Mason FAQ

How many Perry Mason books are there?
There are 5 Perry Mason books, as of September 2026.
What order should I read the Perry Mason books in?
In publication order, starting with The Case of the Lucky Legs (1931): 1 The Case of the Lucky Legs (1931) · 2 The Case of the Sulky Girl (1933) · 3 The Case of the Curious Bride (1935) · 4 The Case of The Silent Partner (1946) · 5 The Case of the Howling Dog (1999).
What is the first Perry Mason book?
The Case of the Lucky Legs (1931).
What is the latest Perry Mason book?
The Case of the Howling Dog (Oct 1999).
Is the Perry Mason series finished?
There have been no new Perry Mason books since 1999; Erle Stanley Gardner died in 1970.

Sources: series order and dates from Wikidata and Open Library. Last updated September 2026.