Deon Meyer Reading Order
6 series · 18 books · Born 1958
Deon Meyer is a South African crime novelist whose gritty thrillers explore violence and moral ambiguity through multiple interconnected series set in contemporary Cape Town and beyond. Writing primarily in Afrikaans before finding international audiences through translation, Meyer has developed a reputation for psychologically complex characters like detective Benny Griessel and the mysterious fixer Lemmer, whose stories span dozens of interconnected novels. Beyond his prolific fiction output, Meyer has contributed extensively to television and film scripts, bringing his dark, character-driven storytelling across multiple mediums.
Benny Griessel Series
Ongoing10 books (1999–2024)
Start with Dead Before Dying, the first of 10 books in the Benny Griessel series.
Start this series with Dead Before Dying
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Lemmer Series
Complete2 books (2007–2010)
Start with Blood Safari and read in order.
Start this series with Blood Safari
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Mat Joubert Series
Complete3 books (1999–2010)
Start with Dead Before Dying and read in order.
Start this series with Dead Before Dying
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Complete1 book (2012–2012)
Standalone Novels Series
Complete1 book (2016–2016)
Thobela Mpayipheli Series
Complete1 book (2003–2003)
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Deon Meyer written?
- Deon Meyer has written 18 books across 6 series. Their published works span from 1999 to 2024.
- What is the first book in each Deon Meyer series?
- Here are the first books in Deon Meyer's series: Benny Griessel: Dead Before Dying; Lemmer: Blood Safari; Mat Joubert: Dead Before Dying.
- What order should I read Deon Meyer's books?
- We recommend reading Deon Meyer's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Deon Meyer still writing new books?
- Yes, Deon Meyer has 1 ongoing series: Benny Griessel.