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Kwei Quartey Reading Order

4 series Β· 12 books

Kwei Quartey is a Ghanaian-American writer whose crime fiction explores the complexities of West African society through interconnected detective narratives. His most recognized work follows Darko Dawson, a Ghanaian police detective navigating corruption and violence in contemporary Accra, while his Emma Djan Investigation series offers a historical perspective on the country's colonial past through a female investigator's eyes. Across mystery and thriller genres, Quartey crafts atmospheric stories grounded in authentic cultural detail and moral ambiguity.

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Anthologies Series

Complete

1 book (2016–2016)

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Darko Dawson Series

Complete

5 books (2009–2017)

The Darko Dawson series comprises five mystery and thriller novels by Kwei Quartey, published between 2009 and 2017. The complete series follows a consistent protagonist across its installments and should be read in publication order, beginning with Wife of the Gods and concluding with Death by His Grace. These books are set in Ghana and feature detective work intertwined with the country's social and cultural landscape.

Start with Wife of the Gods, the first of 5 books in the Darko Dawson series.

Start this series with Wife of the Gods

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Children of the Street
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Murder at Cape Three Points
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Emma Djan Investigation Series

Ongoing

4 books (2020–2024)

The Emma Djan Investigation is an ongoing mystery and thriller series by Kwei Quartey comprising four books published between 2020 and 2024. Readers should follow the series in publication order, beginning with The Missing American and continuing through Sleep Well, My Lady, Last Seen in Lapaz, and The Whitewashed Tombs. The series remains active with potential for future installments.

Start with The Missing American, the first of 4 books in the Emma Djan Investigation series.

Start this series with The Missing American

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The Whitewashed Tombs

Short Stories/Novellas Series

Complete

2 books (2010–2013)

Kwei Quartey's two-book collection of mystery and thriller short stories and novellas spans from 2010 to 2013 and is now complete. These stories should be read in publication order, beginning with Kamila followed by Death at the Voyager Hotel, to experience Quartey's contributions to the shorter fiction formats within the mystery and thriller genres.

Start with Kamila and read in order.

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Death at the Voyager Hotel

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Kwei Quartey written?
Kwei Quartey has written 12 books across 4 series. Their published works span from 2009 to 2024.
What is the first book in each Kwei Quartey series?
Here are the first books in Kwei Quartey's series: Darko Dawson: Wife of the Gods; Emma Djan Investigation: The Missing American; Short Stories/Novellas: Kamila.
What order should I read Kwei Quartey's books?
We recommend reading Kwei Quartey's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Kwei Quartey still writing new books?
Yes, Kwei Quartey has 1 ongoing series: Emma Djan Investigation.

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