Hamish Macbeth
Books in Order.
Start here
Death of a Gossip (1985)
Start with Death of a Gossip (1985), which is book 1, and read in publication order.
Start with Death of a Gossip (1985), which is book 1, and read in publication order. Hamish Macbeth is the village constable of Lochdubh in the Scottish Highlands.
The complete reading order for the Hamish Macbeth series by M.C. Beaton. Below you'll find the authoritative guide on how to read the books in order, including publication dates and chronological timeline placements.
Where to start
Start with Death of a Gossip (1985), which is book 1, and read in publication order. Hamish Macbeth is the village constable of Lochdubh in the Scottish Highlands.
- •Death of a Glutton was published in the US as Death of a Greedy Woman, and Death of a Chimney Sweep is sometimes titled Death of a Sweep.
- •M.C. Beaton died in 2019. Death of a Green-Eyed Monster (2022) onward are credited to M.C. Beaton with R.W. Green, and Death of a Groom (2026) is the latest.
- •The short stories Knock, Knock, You're Dead and Death of a Laird and the novella A Highland Christmas are not listed here.
At a Glance
- First Book:Death of a Gossip
- Latest Book:Death of a Groom
- Timeline:1985 - 2026
Prefer Listening?
Best if you commuteGet the professional narration of "Death of a Gossip" free with an Audible trial.
Try Audible →Own the Physical Copy
Best value optionAdd "Death of a Gossip" to your library in print or Kindle.
View on Amazon →If you like Hamish Macbeth, read next
Frequently Asked Questions
What order should I read Hamish Macbeth in?
Start with Death of a Gossip (1985), which is book 1, and read in publication order. Hamish Macbeth is the village constable of Lochdubh in the Scottish Highlands.
How many books are in Hamish Macbeth?
38 main books, published 1985–2026.
Can I read Hamish Macbeth out of order?
It's best not to. The books build on each other, so reading out of order spoils earlier twists.