Andrea Camilleri Reading Order
5 series · 59 books · Born 6 September 1925
Andrea Camilleri was an acclaimed Italian author known for his gripping crime novels and engaging storytelling, particularly within the mystery genre. He is best recognized for his series featuring Inspector Montalbano, which has captivated readers with its rich Sicilian setting. Over his prolific career from 1992 to 2021, he penned 59 books across five series, including standalone works and children's stories.
Children's Series
Complete1 book (2013–2013)
| # | Title |
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| 1 |  The Story of the Nose(With: Nikolai Gogol) 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
Inspector Montalbano Series
Likely Complete30 books (1994–2021)
Start with The Shape of Water, the first of 30 books in the Inspector Montalbano series.
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| 1 |  The Shape of Water 1994Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  The Snack Thief 1996Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  The Terra-Cotta Dog 1996Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  Voice of the Violin 1997Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 | Excursion to Tindari 2000Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  The Smell of the Night / Scent of the Night 2001Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 | Rounding the Mark 2003Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  The Patience of the Spider 2004Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  The Paper Moon 2005Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  The Wings of the Sphinx 2006Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 |  August Heat 2009Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 |  The Track of Sand 2010Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 |  The Potter's Field 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 |  The Age of Doubt 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 15 |  Montalbano's First Case and Other Stories 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 16 |  The Dance of the Seagull 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 17 |  Treasure Hunt 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 18 |  Angelica's Smile 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 19 |  A Beam of Light / A Blade of Light 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 20 |  Game of Mirrors 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 21 | A Voice in the Night 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 22 |  A Nest of Vipers 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 23 |  Death at Sea 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 24 |  The Pyramid of Mud 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 25 |  The Other End of the Line 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 26 |  The Overnight Kidnapper 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 27 |  The Safety Net 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 28 |  The Sicilian Method 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 29 | Riccardino 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 30 |  The Cook of the Halcyon 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
Inspector Montalbano Short Stories/Novellas Series
Complete21 books (1998–2013)
Start with The Artist’s Touch, the first of 21 books in the Inspector Montalbano Short Stories/Novellas series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 | The Artist’s Touch 1998Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 | Catarella Solves a Case 1999Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 | Montalbano Afraid 2002Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 | A Kidnapping 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 | Amore 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 | As Alice Did 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 | Being Here . . . 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 | Better the Darkness 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 | Dress Rehearsal 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 | Fellow Traveler 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 | Fifty Pairs of Hobnailed Boots 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 | Judicial Review 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 | Montalbano Says No 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 | Montalbano’s First Case 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 15 | Montalbano’s Rice Balls 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 16 | Mortally Wounded 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 17 | Neck and Neck 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 18 | Pessoa Maintains 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 19 | Seven Mondays 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 20 | The Cat and the Goldfinch 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 21 | The Pact 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
Short Stories/Novellas Series
Complete3 books (2013–2015)
Start with As Alice Did and read in order.
Standalone Novels Series
Complete4 books (1992–2019)
Start with Hunting Season, the first of 4 books in the Standalone Novels series.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Andrea Camilleri written?
- Andrea Camilleri has written 59 books across 5 series. Their published works span from 1992 to 2021.
- What is the first book in each Andrea Camilleri series?
- Here are the first books in Andrea Camilleri's series: Inspector Montalbano: The Shape of Water; Inspector Montalbano Short Stories/Novellas: The Artist’s Touch; Short Stories/Novellas: As Alice Did.
- What order should I read Andrea Camilleri's books?
- We recommend reading Andrea Camilleri's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are Andrea Camilleri's series complete?
- Andrea Camilleri has 4 completed series.