Michael Ridpath Reading Order
10 series Β· 35 books
Michael Ridpath is a British thriller writer whose background in international finance brings authentic depth to his novels about money, markets, and crime. He is best known for his Fire and Ice series set in Iceland, which combines Nordic noir sensibilities with intricate plotting, alongside standalone thrillers that explore the darker side of the financial world. With over thirty-five books across multiple series including the Alex Calder and Group Fifteen Files collections, Ridpath has established himself as a versatile storyteller spanning contemporary crime, historical fiction, and young adult narratives.
Alex Calder Series
Complete2 books (2005β2006)
Start with On the Edge and read in order.
Start this series with On the Edge
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | On the Edge |
| 2 | See No Evil |
Anthologies Series
Ongoing4 books (2013β2025)
Start with Deadly Pleasures, the first of 4 books in the Anthologies series.
Start this series with Deadly Pleasures
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Deadly Pleasures |
| 2 |  Motives for Murder |
| 3 |  The Sinking Admiral |
| 4 |  Playing Dead: Short Stories by Members of the Detection Club |
Fire and Ice / Magnus Iceland Series
Ongoing9 books (2009β2024)
Start with Where the Shadows Lie, the first of 9 books in the Fire and Ice / Magnus Iceland series.
Start this series with Where the Shadows Lie
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Where the Shadows Lie |
| 2 | Edge of Nowhere |
| 3 |  Far North / 66 Degrees North |
| 4 |  Meltwater |
| 5 |  Sea of Stone |
| 6 | The Polar Bear Killing |
| 7 |  The Wanderer |
| 8 |  Death in Dalvik |
| 9 | Whale Fjord |
Foreign Correspondent Series
Complete1 book (2026β2026)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Operation Berlin |
Group Fifteen Files Series
Likely Complete5 books (2017β2022)
Start with Scorpion(By: Mark Dawson,Steve Cavanagh), the first of 5 books in the Group Fifteen Files series.
Start this series with Scorpion(By: Mark Dawson,Steve Cavanagh)
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Scorpion(By: Mark Dawson,Steve Cavanagh) |
| 2 | Witness X(By: Scott Mariani,Mark Dawson) |
| 3 | Little Sister(With: Mark Dawson) |
| 4 | The Vault(By: Mark Dawson) |
| 5 | Wormwood(By: Mark Dawson) |
Non-Fiction Series
Complete1 book (2021β2021)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Writing in Ice: A Crime Writer's Guide to Iceland |
Power and Money Series
Complete6 books (1995β2003)
Start with Free to Trade, the first of 6 books in the Power and Money series.
Start this series with Free to Trade
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Free to Trade |
| 2 |  Trading Reality |
| 3 |  The Marketmaker |
| 4 |  Final Venture |
| 5 |  The Predator |
| 6 |  Fatal Error |
Short Stories/Novellas Series
Complete2 books (2016β2016)
Start with The Partnership Track and read in order.
Start this series with The Partnership Track
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Partnership Track |
| 2 | The Super Recogniser of Vik |
Standalone Novels Series
Likely Complete3 books (1994β2021)
Start with Amnesia and read in order.
Start this series with Amnesia
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Amnesia |
| 2 |  Launch Code |
| 3 |  The Diplomat's Wife |
Traitors Series
Complete2 books (2013β2015)
Start with Traitor's Gate and read in order.
Start this series with Traitor's Gate
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Traitor's Gate |
| 2 |  Shadows ΠΎf War |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Michael Ridpath written?
- Michael Ridpath has written 35 books across 10 series. Their published works span from 1994 to 2026.
- What is the first book in each Michael Ridpath series?
- Here are the first books in Michael Ridpath's series: Alex Calder: On the Edge; Anthologies: Deadly Pleasures; Fire and Ice / Magnus Iceland: Where the Shadows Lie; Group Fifteen Files: Scorpion(By: Mark Dawson,Steve Cavanagh); Power and Money: Free to Trade.
- What order should I read Michael Ridpath's books?
- We recommend reading Michael Ridpath's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Michael Ridpath still writing new books?
- Yes, Michael Ridpath has 2 ongoing series: Anthologies, Fire and Ice / Magnus Iceland.