Reading Order
3 series · 20 books| # | Title | Year | Buy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ratking | 1988 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia | |
| 2 | Vendetta | 1990 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia | |
| 3 | Cabal | 1992 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia | |
| 4 | Dead Lagoon | 1994 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia | |
| 5 | Così Fan Tutti | 1996 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia | |
| 6 | A Long Finish | 1998 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia | |
| 7 | Blood Rain | 1999 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia | |
| 8 | And Then You Die | 2002 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia | |
| 9 | Medusa | 2003 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia | |
| 10 | Back to Bologna | 2003 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia | |
| 11 | End Games | 2007 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
Michael Dibdin Other Novels
| # | Title | Year | Buy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Last Sherlock Holmes Story (Short Story) | 1978 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia | |
| 2 | A Rich Full Death | 1986 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia | |
| 3 | The Tryst | 1990 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia | |
| 4 | Dirty Tricks | 1991 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia | |
| 5 | The Dying of the Light | 1993 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia | |
| 6 | Dark Spectre | 1996 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia | |
| 7 | Thanksgiving | 2001 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
Michael Dibdin Anthologies
| # | Title | Year | Buy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Picador Book of Crime Writing | 1993 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia | |
| 2 | The Vintage Book of Classic Crime | 1997 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
Michael Dibdin (1947-2007) was an English crime writer known for his Inspector Aurelio Zen series, set in Italy. Born in Wolverhampton, Dibdin worked as a teacher before becoming a full-time writer. His first Zen novel, "Ratking," was published in 1988 and garnered critical acclaim. The series featured the cynical and complex Detective Aurelio Zen, tackling intricate crimes in the labyrinthine Italian bureaucracy. Dibdin's works received numerous accolades, including the Crime Writers' Association Gold Dagger Award twice (1991 and 1996). He was also shortlisted for the Edgar Award three times. Dibdin's writing combines intricate plotting, atmospheric settings, and a sharp political and social commentary on contemporary Italy. His Zen series remains a popular and influential contribution to the crime fiction genre.