The Detective Varg is a Legal Thriller / Crime Fiction series by Alexander McCall Smith, made up of 5 books published between 2013 and 2023. It begins with Varg in Love (Short Story) (2013), and is best read in publication order. The most recent entry is The Discreet Charm of the Big Bad Wolf (2023), spanning 10 years of storytelling.
| # | Title | Year | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | |||
| 1 | Varg in Love (Short Story) | 2013 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 2 | The Department of Sensitive Crimes ★ NYT 1w · peaked #14 | 2019 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 2020s | |||
| 3 | The Talented Mr. Varg | 2020 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 4 | The Man with the Silver Saab | 2021 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 5 | The Discreet Charm of the Big Bad WolfLatest | 2023 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
Detective Varg series: frequently asked questions
What order should I read the Detective Varg series?
Start with Varg in Love (Short Story) (2013), the first book in the Detective Varg series by Alexander McCall Smith. Follow the books in publication order for the best reading experience.
How many books are in the Detective Varg series?
There are 5 books in the Detective Varg series by Alexander McCall Smith, published between 2013 and 2023.
What is the first book in the Detective Varg series?
The first book in the Detective Varg series is Varg in Love (Short Story), published in 2013 by Alexander McCall Smith.
What is the latest book in the Detective Varg series?
The most recent book in the Detective Varg series is The Discreet Charm of the Big Bad Wolf (2023) by Alexander McCall Smith.