Fred Vargas Reading Order
2 series · 12 books
Fred Vargas is a renowned French writer celebrated for her captivating crime thrillers. Over her active years from 1991 to 2017, she penned 12 novels spanning two series, including the popular Commissaire Adamsberg and Three Evangelists. Her exceptional storytelling has earned her multiple accolades, including two International Dagger Awards.
Commissaire Adamsberg Series
Complete9 books (1991–2017)
Start with The Chalk Circle Man, the first of 9 books in the Commissaire Adamsberg series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  The Chalk Circle Man 1991Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 | Seeking Whom He May Devour 1999Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  Have Mercy on Us All 2001Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  This Night's Foul Work 2006Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  Wash This Blood Clean from My Hand 2007Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  An Uncertain Place 2008Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  The Ghost Riders of Ordebec 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  A Climate of Fear 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  This Poison Will Remain 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
Three Evangelists Series
Complete3 books (1995–1997)
Start with The Three Evangelists and read in order.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Fred Vargas written?
- Fred Vargas has written 12 books across 2 series. Their published works span from 1991 to 2017.
- What is the first book in each Fred Vargas series?
- Here are the first books in Fred Vargas's series: Commissaire Adamsberg: The Chalk Circle Man; Three Evangelists: The Three Evangelists.
- What order should I read Fred Vargas's books?
- We recommend reading Fred Vargas's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are Fred Vargas's series complete?
- Fred Vargas has 2 completed series.