Craig Russell Reading Order
3 series · 16 books
Craig Russell is a Scottish crime writer whose atmospheric thrillers explore dark corners of contemporary Europe, particularly Germany where he has lived and developed fluency in the language. His Jan Fabel series, set in Hamburg and translated across 23 languages, follows a detective navigating complex cases shaped by the region's postwar history and psychology. Russell has also created the Lennox series and several standalone novels that showcase his talent for intricate plotting and morally complex protagonists, publishing under both his own name and the pseudonym Christopher Galt.
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Jan Fabel Series
Complete7 books (2005–2015)
The Jan Fabel series comprises seven crime thrillers published between 2005 and 2015, following the investigations of a German detective navigating complex cases across Hamburg and beyond. These books should be read in publication order, beginning with Blood Eagle and concluding with The Ghosts of Altona, as they form a continuous narrative arc with developing character relationships and ongoing plot threads. The complete series offers a full arc for mystery fans seeking a concluded detective series with interconnected cases and character development.
Start with Blood Eagle, the first of 7 books in the Jan Fabel series.
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Lennox Series
Complete5 books (2009–2016)
The Lennox series by Craig Russell consists of five complete mystery and thriller novels published between 2009 and 2016. These books should be read in publication order, beginning with Lennox and concluding with The Quiet Death of Thomas Quaid. The series follows a noir-tinged detective navigating the criminal underworld of post-war Glasgow.
Start with Lennox, the first of 5 books in the Lennox series.
Start this series with Lennox
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Standalone Novels Series
Likely Complete4 books (2014–2023)
Craig Russell has written four standalone mystery and thriller novels published between 2014 and 2023: Biblical, The Devil Aspect, Hyde, and The Devil's Playground. Each book functions as an independent story, though reading them in publication order allows you to follow Russell's evolving craft as a writer. The series appears to be complete, making it suitable for readers seeking self-contained mysteries without ongoing plot threads.
Start with Biblical, the first of 4 books in the Standalone Novels series.
Start this series with Biblical
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Craig Russell written?
- Craig Russell has written 16 books across 3 series. Their published works span from 2005 to 2023.
- What is the first book in each Craig Russell series?
- Here are the first books in Craig Russell's series: Jan Fabel: Blood Eagle; Lennox: Lennox.
- What order should I read Craig Russell's books?
- We recommend reading Craig Russell's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are Craig Russell's series complete?
- Craig Russell has 2 completed series.