Oliver Potzsch Reading Order
6 series · 19 books · Born 1970
Oliver Pötzsch is a German novelist known for his captivating works in the historical fiction genre. With a prolific output of 19 books spanning six series—including notable titles like The Hangman's Daughter and Black Musketeers—his storytelling has garnered a dedicated following. Active from 2008 to 2026, Pötzsch continues to engage readers with his unique blend of suspense and rich historical detail.
A Leopold von Herzfeldt Case Series
Ongoing2 books (2025–2026)
Start with The Gravedigger’s Almanac and read in order.
Black Musketeers Series
Complete2 books (2015–2018)
Start with Book of the Night and read in order.
Faustus Series
Complete2 books (2018–2019)
Start with The Master's Apprentice and read in order.
Hangman's Daughter Series
Likely Complete9 books (2008–2022)
Start with The Hangman's Daughter, the first of 9 books in the Hangman's Daughter series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Hangman's Daughter 2008Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  The Dark Monk 2009Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 | The Beggar King 2010Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  The Poisoned Pilgrim 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  The Werewolf of Bamberg 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 | The Play of Death 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  The Council of Twelve 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 | Die Henkerstochter und der Fluch der Pest 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 | Die Henkerstochter und die schwarze Madonna 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
Short Stories/Novellas Series
Complete1 book (2014–2014)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Holy Rage(With: Lee Chadeayne) 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
Standalone Novels Series
Complete3 books (2011–2016)
Start with The Ludwig Conspiracy and read in order.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Oliver Potzsch written?
- Oliver Potzsch has written 19 books across 6 series. Their published works span from 2008 to 2026.
- What is the first book in each Oliver Potzsch series?
- Here are the first books in Oliver Potzsch's series: A Leopold von Herzfeldt Case: The Gravedigger’s Almanac; Black Musketeers: Book of the Night; Faustus: The Master's Apprentice; Hangman's Daughter: The Hangman's Daughter.
- What order should I read Oliver Potzsch's books?
- We recommend reading Oliver Potzsch's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Oliver Potzsch still writing new books?
- Yes, Oliver Potzsch has 1 ongoing series: A Leopold von Herzfeldt Case.