Maj Sjowall Reading Order
2 series · 12 books
Maj Sjöwall was a prolific Swedish writer known for her contributions to the crime fiction genre, particularly through her series featuring police detective Martin Beck. Active from 1965 to 2018, she published 12 books across two series, including notable anthologies. Her collaborative efforts with partner Per Wahlöö significantly influenced the Scandinavian crime literature landscape.
Anthologies Series
Complete2 books (2013–2018)
Start with A Darker Shade of Sweden and read in order.
Martin Beck Series
Complete10 books (1965–1975)
Start with Roseanna, the first of 10 books in the Martin Beck series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Roseanna 1965Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  The Man Who Went Up in Smoke 1966Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  The Man on the Balcony 1967Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  The Laughing Policeman / Investigation of Murder 1968Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  The Fire Engine that Disappeared 1969Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  Murder at the Savoy 1970Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  The Abominable Man 1971Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  The Locked Room 1972Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  Cop Killer 1974Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  The Terrorists 1975Buy 🇺🇸 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Maj Sjowall written?
- Maj Sjowall has written 12 books across 2 series. Their published works span from 1965 to 2018.
- What is the first book in each Maj Sjowall series?
- Here are the first books in Maj Sjowall's series: Anthologies: A Darker Shade of Sweden; Martin Beck: Roseanna.
- What order should I read Maj Sjowall's books?
- We recommend reading Maj Sjowall's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are Maj Sjowall's series complete?
- Maj Sjowall has 2 completed series.