Michael Ridpath Reading Order

2 books (2005–2006)

Michael Ridpath's Alex Calder series consists of two complete novels published in 2005 and 2006. Both On the Edge and See No Evil should be read in publication order to follow the story's progression. This mystery and thriller series blends elements of historical fiction and appeals to young adult readers.

Start with On the Edge and read in order.

4 books (2013–2025)

Michael Ridpath's Anthologies series comprises four mystery and thriller collections published between 2013 and 2025, with the series still ongoing. These volumes should be read in publication order, beginning with Deadly Pleasures and continuing through Motives for Murder, The Sinking Admiral, and Playing Dead: Short Stories by Members of the Detection Club. The series brings together short fiction from various contributors within the mystery genre.

Start with Deadly Pleasures, the first of 4 books in the Anthologies series.

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1	Deadly Pleasures 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Motives for Murder 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	The Sinking Admiral 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Playing Dead: Short Stories by Members of the Detection Club 2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

9 books (2009–2024)

The Fire and Ice series follows detective Magnus Iceland through nine mystery and thriller novels set in Iceland, beginning with Where the Shadows Lie in 2009 and continuing through Whale Fjord in 2024. The series is ongoing and should be read in publication order to fully appreciate the character development and interconnected storylines. These books blend contemporary crime investigation with Iceland's dramatic landscape and rich history, appealing to readers of Nordic noir and character-driven mysteries.

Start with Where the Shadows Lie, the first of 9 books in the Fire and Ice / Magnus Iceland series.

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1	Where the Shadows Lie 2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Edge of Nowhere 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Far North / 66 Degrees North 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Meltwater 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Sea of Stone 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	The Polar Bear Killing 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	The Wanderer 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	Death in Dalvik 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	Whale Fjord 2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

3 books (2026–2027)

5 books (2017–2022)

The Group Fifteen Files is a five-book mystery and thriller series by Michael Ridpath, published between 2017 and 2022. The series appears to be complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with Scorpion and concluding with Wormwood. Each installment builds on the previous narrative, making sequential reading essential for following the overarching story.

Start with Scorpion(By: Mark Dawson,Steve Cavanagh), the first of 5 books in the Group Fifteen Files series.

1 book (2021–2021)

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1	Writing in Ice: A Crime Writer's Guide to Iceland 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

6 books (1995–2003)

Michael Ridpath's Power and Money series comprises six complete novels published between 1995 and 2003, following the financial world through interconnected crime and suspense narratives. The books should be read in publication order beginning with Free to Trade, continuing through Trading Reality, The Marketmaker, Final Venture, The Predator, and concluding with Fatal Error. This mystery and thriller series blends financial intrigue with historical elements, exploring the high-stakes world of money markets and corporate power.

Start with Free to Trade, the first of 6 books in the Power and Money series.

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1	Free to Trade 1995Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Trading Reality 1996Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	The Marketmaker 1998Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Final Venture 2000Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	The Predator 2001Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Fatal Error 2003Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

2 books (2016–2016)

Michael Ridpath's two-book collection of short stories and novellas was published in 2016 and is now complete. These works should be read in publication order, beginning with The Partnership Track followed by The Super Recogniser of Vik. Drawing from Ridpath's expertise in mystery, thriller, and historical fiction, these shorter works showcase his storytelling across various genres and styles.

Start with The Partnership Track and read in order.

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1	The Partnership Track 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Super Recogniser of Vik 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

4 books (1994–2026)

Michael Ridpath has written several standalone novels across mystery, thriller, and historical fiction genres between 1994 and 2021. These four books—Amnesia, Launch Code, The Diplomat's Wife, and Operation Lost Hours—should be read in publication order, though each functions as an independent story. The series appears to be complete, making it accessible for readers seeking individual narratives rather than an interconnected plot.

Start with Amnesia and read in order.

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1	Amnesia 1994Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Launch Code 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	The Diplomat's Wife 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Operation Lost Hours 2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

2 books (2013–2015)

The Traitors series consists of two complete mystery thrillers by Michael Ridpath, published between 2013 and 2015. Begin with Traitor's Gate followed by Shadows of War, reading them in publication order to experience the story as intended. The pair blends historical fiction with suspenseful storytelling across its dual volumes.

Start with Traitor's Gate and read in order.

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1	Traitor's Gate 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Shadows оf War 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible