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Keigo Higashino Reading Order

4 series ยท 14 books

Keigo Higashino is a celebrated Japanese writer recognized for his captivating mystery novels. With a prolific career spanning from 2004 to 2026, he has authored 14 books across four series, including the popular Detective Galileo, Detective Godai, and Detective Kaga, along with several standalone works. His notable contributions to the genre have earned him multiple prestigious awards and adaptations into film and television.

Detective Galileo Series

Likely Complete

5 books (2011โ€“2021)

Start with The Devotion of Suspect X, the first of 5 books in the Detective Galileo series.

#Title
1
Cover of The Devotion of Suspect X
The Devotion of Suspect X
2
Cover of Salvation of a Saint
Salvation of a Saint
3
Cover of A Midsummer's Equation
A Midsummer's Equation
4
Cover of Silent Parade
Silent Parade
5
Cover of Invisible Helix
Invisible Helix

Detective Godai Series

Complete

1 book (2026โ€“2026)

#Title
1

Detective Kaga Series

Likely Complete

4 books (2014โ€“2023)

Start with Malice, the first of 4 books in the Detective Kaga series.

#Title
1
2
3
A Death in Tokyo
4
Cover of The Final Curtain
The Final Curtain

Standalone Novels Series

Complete

4 books (2004โ€“2019)

Start with Naoko, the first of 4 books in the Standalone Novels series.

#Title
1
2
Under the Midnight Sun / Journey Under the Midnight Sun
3
Cover of The Name of the Game is Kidnapping
The Name of the Game is Kidnapping
4
Cover of The Miracles of the Namiya General Store
The Miracles of the Namiya General Store

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Keigo Higashino written?
Keigo Higashino has written 14 books across 4 series. Their published works span from 2004 to 2026.
What is the first book in each Keigo Higashino series?
Here are the first books in Keigo Higashino's series: Detective Galileo: The Devotion of Suspect X; Detective Kaga: Malice.
What order should I read Keigo Higashino's books?
We recommend reading Keigo Higashino's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Are Keigo Higashino's series complete?
Keigo Higashino has 2 completed series.

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