Barbara Nadel Reading Order
4 series ยท 42 books
Barbara Nadel is a prolific English author celebrated for her contributions to crime and historical fiction. With a career spanning from 1999 to 2025, she has penned 42 books across four series, including the acclaimed Inspector ฤฐkmen series, which immerses readers in the rich tapestry of Istanbul, and the Francis Hancock series, set in London's East End. Her diverse storytelling also encompasses the Hakim and Arnold series, along with anthologies, showcasing her versatility and depth as a writer.
Anthologies Series
Complete2 books (2015โ2016)
Start with The Mammoth Book of Jack the Ripper Stories and read in order.
| # | Title |
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| 1 |  The Mammoth Book of Jack the Ripper Stories 2015Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 2 |  Sunshine Noir 2016Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
Francis Hancock Series
Complete4 books (2005โ2009)
Start with Last Rights, the first of 4 books in the Francis Hancock series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 |  Last Rights 2005Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 2 |  After the Mourning 2006Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 3 |  Ashes to Ashes 2008Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 4 |  Sure and Certain Death 2009Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
Hakim and Arnold Series
Ongoing9 books (2012โ2025)
Start with A Private Business, the first of 9 books in the Hakim and Arnold series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 |  A Private Business 2012Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 2 |  An Act of Kindness 2013Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 3 |  Poisoned Ground 2014Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 4 |  Enough Rope 2015Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 5 |  Bright Shiny Things 2017Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 6 |  Displaced 2018Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 7 |  A Time to Die 2020Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 8 |  Web of Lies 2022Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 9 | The East Ham Golem 2025Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
Inspector Ikmen Series
Ongoing27 books (1999โ2025)
Start with Belshazzar's Daughter, the first of 27 books in the Inspector Ikmen series.
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| 1 |  Belshazzar's Daughter 1999Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 2 |  A Chemical Prison/The Ottoman Cage 2000Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 3 |  Arabesk 2001Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 4 |  Deep Waters 2002Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 5 |  Harem 2003Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 6 |  Petrified 2004Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 7 |  Deadly Web 2005Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 8 |  Dance with Death 2006Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 9 |  A Passion for Killing 2007Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 10 |  Pretty Dead Things 2007Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 11 | River of the Dead 2008Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 12 |  Death by Design 2010Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 13 |  A Noble Killing 2011Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 14 |  Dead of Night 2012Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 15 |  Deadline 2013Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 16 |  Body Count 2014Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 17 |  Land of the Blind 2015Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 18 |  On the Bone 2016Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 19 |  The House of Four 2017Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 20 |  Incorruptible 2018Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 21 |  A Knife to the Heart 2020Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 22 |  Blood Business 2020Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 23 | Forfeit 2021Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 24 | Bride Price 2022Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 25 | Double Illusion 2023Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 26 | The Darkest Night 2024Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 27 | The Wooden Library 2025Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Barbara Nadel written?
- Barbara Nadel has written 42 books across 4 series. Their published works span from 1999 to 2025.
- What is the first book in each Barbara Nadel series?
- Here are the first books in Barbara Nadel's series: Anthologies: The Mammoth Book of Jack the Ripper Stories; Francis Hancock: Last Rights; Hakim and Arnold: A Private Business; Inspector Ikmen: Belshazzar's Daughter.
- What order should I read Barbara Nadel's books?
- We recommend reading Barbara Nadel's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Barbara Nadel still writing new books?
- Yes, Barbara Nadel has 2 ongoing series: Hakim and Arnold, Inspector Ikmen.