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Inspector Ikmen

by Barbara Nadel

26 books Started 1999 Latest 2024
Publication Reading Order

The Inspector Ikmen is a Crime Fiction series by Barbara Nadel, made up of 26 books published between 1999 and 2024. It begins with Belshazzar's Daughter (1999), and is best read in publication order. The most recent entry is The Darkest Night (2024), spanning 25 years of storytelling.

26books
25years active
4decades
~1yrs between books
2024latest release
# Title Year Buy
1990s
1 Belshazzar's Daughter 1999 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2000s
2 A Chemical Prison/The Ottoman Cage 2000 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
3 Arabesk 2001 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
4 Deep Waters 2002 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
5 Harem 2003 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
6 Petrified 2004 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
7 Deadly Web 2005 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
8 Dance with Death 2006 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
9 A Passion for Killing 2007 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
10 Pretty Dead Things 2007 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
11 River of the Dead 2008 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2010s
12 Death by Design 2010 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
13 A Noble Killing 2011 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
14 Dead of Night 2012 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
15 Deadline 2013 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
16 Body Count 2014 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
17 Land of the Blind 2015 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
18 On the Bone 2016 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
19 The House of Four 2017 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
20 Incorruptible 2018 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2020s
21 A Knife to the Heart 2020 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
22 Blood Business 2020 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
23 Forfeit 2021 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
24 Bride Price 2022 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
25 Double Illusion 2023 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
26 The Darkest NightLatest 2024 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia

Inspector Ikmen series: frequently asked questions

What order should I read the Inspector Ikmen series?

Start with Belshazzar's Daughter (1999), the first book in the Inspector Ikmen series by Barbara Nadel. Follow the books in publication order for the best reading experience.

How many books are in the Inspector Ikmen series?

There are 26 books in the Inspector Ikmen series by Barbara Nadel, published between 1999 and 2024.

What is the first book in the Inspector Ikmen series?

The first book in the Inspector Ikmen series is Belshazzar's Daughter, published in 1999 by Barbara Nadel.

What is the latest book in the Inspector Ikmen series?

The most recent book in the Inspector Ikmen series is The Darkest Night (2024) by Barbara Nadel.

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About Barbara Nadel

Barbara Nadel is an award-winning British crime writer known for her Inspector Ikmen series set in Istanbul. Born in London in 1953, she spent over a decade as a social worker before turning to writing. Nadel's evocative Istanbul novels have garnered critical acclaim. Her debut, "Death in the Bosphorus" (1999), introduced readers to Inspector Ikmen, a sharp-witted police detective navigating Istanbul's labyrinthine streets. The series has been praised for its immersive atmosphere, compelling characters, and intricate plots that explore Istanbul's rich history and culture. Nadel has won several prestigious awards, including the Dagger in the Library (2012) and the Crime Writers' Association Macavity Award (2015). She has also penned stand-alone novels and a series set in Cyprus. Nadel's work has been translated into multiple languages and continues to captivate readers worldwide with its exotic settings and gripping mysteries.

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