Jussi Adler-Olsen Reading Order
2 series · 14 books · Born 1950
Jussi Adler-Olsen is a bestselling Danish author renowned for his gripping crime fiction, notably the Department Q series. With a prolific career spanning from 1997 to 2026, he has written 14 books across two series and several standalone novels. His most famous work includes the thrilling mysteries that have captivated readers worldwide.
Department Q Series
Ongoing11 books (2011–2026)
Start with The Keeper of Lost Causes / Mercy, the first of 11 books in the Department Q series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  The Keeper of Lost Causes / Mercy 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  The Absent One / Disgrace 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  A Conspiracy of Faith / Redemption / Flaskepost fra P 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  The Marco Effect / Buried / Marco Effekten 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  The Purity of Vengeance / Guilt / Journal 64 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  The Hanging Girl 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  The Scarred Woman 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  Victim 2117 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  The Shadow Murders 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 | Locked In 2024Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 | No Song for the Dead(With: Stine Bolther,Line Tolstrup Holm) 2026Buy 🇺🇸 |
Standalone Novels Series
Complete3 books (1997–2018)
Start with The Alphabet House and read in order.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Jussi Adler-Olsen written?
- Jussi Adler-Olsen has written 14 books across 2 series. Their published works span from 1997 to 2026.
- What is the first book in each Jussi Adler-Olsen series?
- Here are the first books in Jussi Adler-Olsen's series: Department Q: The Keeper of Lost Causes / Mercy.
- What order should I read Jussi Adler-Olsen's books?
- We recommend reading Jussi Adler-Olsen's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Jussi Adler-Olsen still writing new books?
- Yes, Jussi Adler-Olsen has 1 ongoing series: Department Q.