Philip Kerr Reading Order

1 book (1984–1984)

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1	The Penguin Book of Lies 1984Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

14 books (1989–2019)

This 14-book mystery series by Philip Kerr follows Bernie Gunther across three decades of German history, from 1989 to 2019. The series is complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with March Violets, to fully appreciate the character's development and the interconnected narratives spanning from the Nazi era through the Cold War and beyond. Each novel builds on the foundations established in previous entries, making sequential reading essential for understanding the full scope of Gunther's journey.

Start with March Violets, the first of 14 books in the Bernie Gunther series.

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1	March Violets 1989Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Pale Criminal 1990Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	A German Requiem 1991Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	The One from the Other 2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	A Quiet Flame 2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	If The Dead Rise Not 2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	Field Gray 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	Prague Fatale 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	A Man Without Breath 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10	The Lady from Zagreb 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11	The Other Side of Silence 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12	Prussian Blue 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13	Greeks Bearing Gifts 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
14	Metropolis 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

7 books (2004–2011)

The Children of the Lamp is a seven-book fantasy series by Philip Kerr published between 2004 and 2011, following the adventures of young djinn and their magical encounters across exotic global locations. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with The Akhenaten Adventure and concluding with The Grave Robbers of Genghis Khan. This completed series blends fantasy, mystery, and supernatural elements in a narrative designed for young adult readers.

Start with The Akhenaten Adventure, the first of 7 books in the Children Of The Lamp series.

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1	The Akhenaten Adventure 2004Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Blue Djinn of Babylon 2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	The Cobra King of Kathmandu 2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	The Day of the Djinn Warriors 2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	The Eye of the Forest 2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	The Five Fakirs of Faizabad 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	The Grave Robbers of Genghis Khan 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

1 book (2008–2008)

3 books (2014–2015)

Philip Kerr's Scott Manson series consists of three fantasy thrillers for young adult readers, published between 2014 and 2015. The complete trilogy should be read in publication order, beginning with January Window, followed by False Nine, and concluding with Hand of God. This finished series combines mystery and thriller elements within a fantasy framework.

Start with January Window and read in order.

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1	January Window 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	False Nine 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Hand of God 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

2 books (2008–2016)

Philip Kerr's complete collection of short stories and novellas spans from 2008 to 2016 and consists of two works. Begin with One Small Step, published under the pen name P.B. Kerr, followed by The Pocket Handkerchief. These standalone pieces should be read in publication order to experience the author's full range across fantasy, mystery, and young adult fiction.

Start with One Small Step(As: P.B. Kerr) and read in order.

13 books (1992–2016)

Philip Kerr's 13 standalone novels span from 1992 to 2016, offering readers a diverse range of mysteries, thrillers, and speculative fiction across different genres and settings. Though each book stands independently with its own plot and characters, they are best experienced in publication order to appreciate the author's evolving style and interests throughout his career. The series concludes with The Most Frightening Story Ever Told, providing a complete body of work for readers seeking a comprehensive introduction to Kerr's versatility as a novelist. Begin with A Philosophical Investigation and progress through the publication sequence to fully explore this varied collection.

Start with A Philosophical Investigation, the first of 13 books in the Standalone Novels series.

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1	A Philosophical Investigation 1992Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Dead Meat 1993Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Gridiron / The Grid 1995Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Esau 1996Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	A Five-Year Plan 1998Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	The Second Angel 1999Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	The Shot 1999Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	Dark Matter 2002Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	Hitler's Peace 2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10	Prayer 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11	Research 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12	The Winter Horses 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13	The Most Frightening Story Ever Told 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible