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Chronological Inspector Erlendur

by Arnaldur Indridason

14 books Started 1997 Latest 2014
Publication Reading Order

The Chronological Inspector Erlendur is a Crime Fiction / Mystery series by Arnaldur Indridason, made up of 14 books published between 1997 and 2014. It begins with Synir duftsins (1997), and is best read in publication order. The most recent entry is Into Oblivion / Kamp Knox (2014), spanning 17 years of storytelling.

14books
17years active
3decades
~1.3yrs between books
2014latest release
# Title Year Buy
1990s
1 Synir duftsins 1997 Search on Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2 Dauðarósir 1998 Search on Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2000s
3 Jar City / Tainted Blood / Mýrin 2000 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
4 Silence of the Grave / Grafarþögn 2001 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
5 Voices / Röddin 2002 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
6 The Draining Lake / Kleifarvatn 2004 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
7 Arctic Chill / Vetrarborgin 2005 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
8 Hypothermia / Harðskafi 2007 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
9 Outrage / Myrká 2008 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
10 Black Skies / Svörtuloft 2009 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2010s
11 Strange Shores / Furðustrandir 2010 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
12 Einvígið 2011 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
13 Reykjavík Nights / Reykjavíkurnætur 2012 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
14 Into Oblivion / Kamp KnoxLatest 2014 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia

Chronological Inspector Erlendur series: frequently asked questions

What order should I read the Chronological Inspector Erlendur series?

Start with Synir duftsins (1997), the first book in the Chronological Inspector Erlendur series by Arnaldur Indridason. Follow the books in publication order for the best reading experience.

How many books are in the Chronological Inspector Erlendur series?

There are 14 books in the Chronological Inspector Erlendur series by Arnaldur Indridason, published between 1997 and 2014.

What is the first book in the Chronological Inspector Erlendur series?

The first book in the Chronological Inspector Erlendur series is Synir duftsins, published in 1997 by Arnaldur Indridason.

What is the latest book in the Chronological Inspector Erlendur series?

The most recent book in the Chronological Inspector Erlendur series is Into Oblivion / Kamp Knox (2014) by Arnaldur Indridason.

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About Arnaldur Indridason

Arnaldur Indriðason (born January 28, 1961) is an Icelandic crime fiction writer. After graduating in history from the University of Iceland in 1996, he worked as a journalist for Morgunblaðið, one of Iceland´s largest newspapers. He is best known for his Reykjavík Murder Mysteries series featuring detective Erlendur Sveinsson, which has been translated into more than 30 languages and sold more than 10 million copies worldwide. The first novel in the series, Jar City (1997), won the Glass Key Award for Best Nordic Crime Novel and was adapted into a film in 2006. Indriðason has also received the Palle Rosenkrantz Prize (2005) and the Crime Writers' Association Gold Dagger award (2003). His work is praised for its atmospheric and psychologically complex crime fiction, delving into the dark corners of Icelandic society.

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