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Holmes Is Missing
James Patterson

Holmes Is Missing

Quick Answer

Read "Holmes Is Missing" as the 2nd book in the Holmes, Margaret & Poe Series sequence. This follows the recommended publication order to preserve character development.

Sequence Warning

⚠️ Do NOT read before "Holmes, Margaret And Poe" (Book 1)

❓ Can I skip this book?
❌ No — Required

This book is essential to the core narrative and character development.

Verdict Insight: As the 2nd installment, this volume is critical for following the central narrative progression and plot development.

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Instant New York Times Bestseller! “Best-selling author James Patterson populates his murder-mystery novels with cold-blooded killers and smart detectives” (USA Today). In Holmes is Missing, PI Brendan Holmes has committed the perfect crime—he’s made himself disappear.   Success has come quickly to Holmes, Marple & Poe Investigations. The New York City agency led by three detectives—Brendan Holmes, “the brain,” Margaret Marple, “the eyes,” and Auguste Poe, the “muscle”—with famous names and mysterious pasts is one major case away from cementing its professional reputation.    But as a series of child abductions tests the PIs’ legendary skills, the cerebral Holmes’s absence leaves a gaping hole in the agency roster.    Only by closing ranks and solving the mystery within can they recover all that’s been lost.

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Complete Series Reading Order

Publication Order

Preserves character reveals and plot twists exactly as the author intended.

Chronological Order

May spoil surprises but improves timeline clarity for deep lore fans.

Order Confidence

high Confidence

Why this order?

Our team of curators analyzes publication history, author interviews, and internal narrative continuity to establish the definitive reading sequence. This ensures zero spoilers and maximum narrative impact.

Why This Order Is Confusing

Many reading lists for Holmes, Margaret & Poe Series conflict because early publishers often labeled short story collections as standalone novels, or rearranged internal chronologies for marketing. This guide follows original author intent and narrative continuity to settle the debate for good.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I skip reading Holmes Is Missing?

This book is essential to the core narrative and character development.

Can I read Holmes Is Missing before Holmes, Margaret And Poe?

No. We recommend reading Holmes, Margaret And Poe first. Holmes Is Missing is the 2th book in the series and follows the core narrative established in earlier volumes.

Is Holmes Is Missing required reading for the Holmes, Margaret & Poe Series?

Yes, it is a core installment in the series reading order and contains critical character development and plot progression.

What comes after Holmes Is Missing in the reading order?

Currently, Holmes Is Missing is the latest entry listed in our database for this series guide.