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Abir Mukherjee Reading Order

5 series · 15 books

Literary FictionMystery & Thriller

Abir Mukherjee is a British-Indian crime writer whose atmospheric detective novels transport readers to 1920s India under British colonial rule through his Wyndham and Banerjee mysteries. Drawing on literary sensibilities alongside gripping plot mechanics, his work spans multiple series and standalone novels that blend historical detail with the psychological complexity of crime fiction. Since 2016, he has established himself as a versatile storyteller across fifteen books, proving equally skilled at crafting full novels and tightly plotted shorter works.

Anthologies Series

Ongoing

3 books (2024–2025)

Start with Murder in Harrogate: Stories inspired by the Theakston Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival and read in order.

Start this series with Murder in Harrogate: Stories inspired by the Theakston Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival

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Murder in Harrogate: Stories inspired by the Theakston Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival
2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
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Monstrous Tales
2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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Playing Dead: Short Stories by Members of the Detection Club
2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Short Stories/Novellas Series

Complete

2 books (2022–2025)

Start this series with Paradise Lost

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Paradise Lost
2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2

Sin Series

Likely Complete

2 books (2018–2021)

Start with Sin is the New Love and read in order.

Start this series with Sin is the New Love

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Sin is the New Love
2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
The Sinful Silence
2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Standalone Novels Series

Complete

2 books (2024–2026)

Start this series with Hunted

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The Pinnacle
2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Wyndham & Banerjee Mysteries Series

Ongoing

6 books (2016–2025)

Start with A Rising Man, the first of 6 books in the Wyndham & Banerjee Mysteries series.

Start this series with A Rising Man

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A Rising Man
2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
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A Necessary Evil
2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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Smoke and Ashes
2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
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Death in the East
2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
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The Shadows of Men
2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6
The Burning Grounds
2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Abir Mukherjee written?
Abir Mukherjee has written 15 books across 5 series. Their published works span from 2016 to 2026.
What is the first book in each Abir Mukherjee series?
Here are the first books in Abir Mukherjee's series: Anthologies: Murder in Harrogate: Stories inspired by the Theakston Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival; Short Stories/Novellas: Paradise Lost; Sin: Sin is the New Love; Wyndham & Banerjee Mysteries: A Rising Man.
What order should I read Abir Mukherjee's books?
We recommend reading Abir Mukherjee's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Abir Mukherjee still writing new books?
Yes, Abir Mukherjee has 2 ongoing series: Anthologies, Wyndham & Banerjee Mysteries.

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