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.
Jan Fabel Series
Complete7 books (2005–2015)
Start with Blood Eagle, the first of 7 books in the Jan Fabel series.
Start this series with Blood Eagle
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Lennox Series
Complete5 books (2009–2016)
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)
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.