Per Wahloo Reading Order
4 series · 16 books
Per Wahloo was a Swedish writer renowned for his contributions to the crime fiction genre, particularly through his collaboration with Maj Sjöwall on the Martin Beck detective series. Active from 1960 to 2013, he authored 16 books encompassing four series, including Inspector Jensen and several standalone novels and anthologies. His most notable work revolves around the influential Martin Beck series, which set a new standard for Scandinavian crime literature.
Anthologies Series
Complete1 book (2013–2013)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | A Darker Shade of Sweden 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
Inspector Jensen Series
Complete2 books (1964–1968)
Start with Murder on the Thirty-First Floor and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Murder on the Thirty-First Floor 1964Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  The Steel Spring 1968Buy 🇺🇸 |
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 🇺🇸 |
Standalone Novels Series
Complete3 books (1960–1965)
Start with A Necessary Action / The Lorry and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  A Necessary Action / The Lorry 1960Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  The Assignment 1963Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  The Generals 1965Buy 🇺🇸 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Per Wahloo written?
- Per Wahloo has written 16 books across 4 series. Their published works span from 1960 to 2013.
- What is the first book in each Per Wahloo series?
- Here are the first books in Per Wahloo's series: Inspector Jensen: Murder on the Thirty-First Floor; Martin Beck: Roseanna.
- What order should I read Per Wahloo's books?
- We recommend reading Per Wahloo's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are Per Wahloo's series complete?
- Per Wahloo has 4 completed series.