Michael Dibdin Reading Order
3 series · 20 books
Michael Dibdin was a prolific British writer celebrated for his contributions to crime fiction. Over a career spanning from 1978 to 2007, he authored 20 books across three series, including the acclaimed Aurelio Zen novels, as well as standalone works and anthologies. His distinctive storytelling, rich with Italian settings, has left a lasting mark in the genre.
Anthologies Series
Complete2 books (1993–1997)
Start with The Picador Book of Crime Writing and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  The Picador Book of Crime Writing 1993Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  The Vintage Book of Classic Crime 1997Buy 🇺🇸 |
Aurelio Zen Series
Complete11 books (1988–2007)
Start with Ratking, the first of 11 books in the Aurelio Zen series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Ratking 1988Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 | Vendetta 1990Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  Cabal 1992Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  Dead Lagoon 1994Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  Così Fan Tutti 1996Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  A Long Finish 1998Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  Blood Rain 1999Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  And Then You Die 2002Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  Back to Bologna 2003Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  Medusa 2003Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 |  End Games 2007Buy 🇺🇸 |
Standalone Novels Series
Complete7 books (1978–2001)
Start with The Last Sherlock Holmes Story, the first of 7 books in the Standalone Novels series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  The Last Sherlock Holmes Story 1978Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  A Rich Full Death 1986Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  The Tryst 1990Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  Dirty Tricks 1991Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  The Dying of the Light 1993Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  Dark Spectre 1996Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  Thanksgiving 2001Buy 🇺🇸 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Michael Dibdin written?
- Michael Dibdin has written 20 books across 3 series. Their published works span from 1978 to 2007.
- What is the first book in each Michael Dibdin series?
- Here are the first books in Michael Dibdin's series: Anthologies: The Picador Book of Crime Writing; Aurelio Zen: Ratking.
- What order should I read Michael Dibdin's books?
- We recommend reading Michael Dibdin's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are Michael Dibdin's series complete?
- Michael Dibdin has 3 completed series.