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Aurelio Zen

by Michael Dibdin

11 books Started 1988 Latest 2007
Publication Reading Order

The Aurelio Zen is a Crime Fiction series by Michael Dibdin, made up of 11 books published between 1988 and 2007. It begins with Ratking (1988), and is best read in publication order. The most recent entry is End Games (2007), spanning 19 years of storytelling.

11books
19years active
3decades
~1.9yrs between books
2007latest release
# Title Year Buy
1980s
1 Ratking 1988 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
1990s
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
2000s
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 GamesLatest 2007 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia

Aurelio Zen series: frequently asked questions

What order should I read the Aurelio Zen series?

Start with Ratking (1988), the first book in the Aurelio Zen series by Michael Dibdin. Follow the books in publication order for the best reading experience.

How many books are in the Aurelio Zen series?

There are 11 books in the Aurelio Zen series by Michael Dibdin, published between 1988 and 2007.

What is the first book in the Aurelio Zen series?

The first book in the Aurelio Zen series is Ratking, published in 1988 by Michael Dibdin.

What is the latest book in the Aurelio Zen series?

The most recent book in the Aurelio Zen series is End Games (2007) by Michael Dibdin.

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About Michael Dibdin

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.

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