Abir Mukherjee Reading Order
5 series · 16 books
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.
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Anthologies Series
Ongoing4 books (2024–2026)
Abir Mukherjee has edited three mystery and literary fiction anthologies published between 2024 and 2025, with the series still ongoing. The collection begins with Murder in Harrogate: Stories inspired by the Theakston Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival, followed by Monstrous Tales and Playing Dead: Short Stories by Members of the Detection Club. Read these anthologies in publication order to experience the full scope of the series.
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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Short Stories/Novellas Series
Complete2 books (2022–2025)
Start this series with Paradise Lost
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Likely Complete2 books (2018–2021)
Abir Mukherjee's Sin series consists of two mystery and literary fiction novels published between 2018 and 2021. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Sin is the New Love followed by The Sinful Silence. Though not officially confirmed as complete, the series appears to have concluded after these two installments.
Start with Sin is the New Love and read in order.
Start this series with Sin is the New Love
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Complete2 books (2024–2026)
Start this series with Hunted
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Wyndham & Banerjee Mysteries Series
Ongoing6 books (2016–2025)
The Wyndham & Banerjee Mysteries is an ongoing series of six detective novels by Abir Mukherjee, published between 2016 and 2025. These mystery and literary fiction books should be read in publication order, beginning with A Rising Man and continuing through A Necessary Evil, Smoke and Ashes, Death in the East, The Shadows of Men, and The Burning Grounds. The series follows the investigations of its titular characters as they navigate crime and intrigue through interconnected cases.
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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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Abir Mukherjee written?
- Abir Mukherjee has written 16 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.