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Arnaldur Indridason Reading Order

5 series · 30 books

Mystery & Thriller

Detective Konrad Series

Likely Complete

5 books (2017–2023)

Start with The Darkness Knows, the first of 5 books in the Detective Konrad series.

Start this series with The Darkness Knows

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1
The Darkness Knows
2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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3
The Quiet Mother / Þagnarmúr
2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
5
The Girl by the Bridge
2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Inspector Erlendur Series

Complete

14 books (1997–2014)

Start with Synir duftsins, the first of 14 books in the Inspector Erlendur series.

Start this series with Synir duftsins

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Synir duftsins
1997Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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Dauðarósir
1998Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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Jar City / Tainted Blood / Mýrin
2000Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
Silence of the Grave / Grafarþögn
2001Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
Voices / Röddin
2002Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6
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The Draining Lake / Kleifarvatn
2004Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7
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Arctic Chill / Vetrarborgin
2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8
Hypothermia / Harðskafi
2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9
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Outrage / Myrká
2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10
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Black Skies / Svörtuloft
2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11
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Strange Shores / Furðustrandir
2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12
13
Reykjavík Nights / Reykjavíkurnætur
2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
14
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Into Oblivion / Kamp Knox
2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Reykjavik Wartime Mystery/Flovent and Thorson Thrillers Series

Complete

3 books (2013–2016)

Start with The Shadow District and read in order.

Start this series with The Shadow District

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1
The Shadow District
2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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The Shadow Killer
2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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Standalone Novels Series

Ongoing

5 books (1999–2024)

Start with Operation Napoleon, the first of 5 books in the Standalone Novels series.

Start this series with Operation Napoleon

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1
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Operation Napoleon
1999Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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3
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4
Sigurverkið
2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5

Young Inspector Erlendur Series

Complete

3 books (2011–2014)

Start with Einvígið and read in order.

Start this series with Einvígið

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1
2
Reykjavík Nights / Reykjavíkurnætur
2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
Cover of Into Oblivion / Kamp Knox
Into Oblivion / Kamp Knox
2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Arnaldur Indridason written?
Arnaldur Indridason has written 30 books across 5 series. Their published works span from 1997 to 2024.
What is the first book in each Arnaldur Indridason series?
Here are the first books in Arnaldur Indridason's series: Detective Konrad: The Darkness Knows; Inspector Erlendur: Synir duftsins; Reykjavik Wartime Mystery/Flovent and Thorson Thrillers: The Shadow District; Young Inspector Erlendur: Einvígið.
What order should I read Arnaldur Indridason's books?
We recommend reading Arnaldur Indridason's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Arnaldur Indridason still writing new books?
Yes, Arnaldur Indridason has 1 ongoing series: Standalone Novels.

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