Philip Kerr Reading Order
7 series · 41 books · Born 22 February 1956
Philip Kerr was a British author celebrated for his gripping historical thrillers, particularly the Bernie Gunther series, which delves into Germany's turbulent past during the 20th century. Throughout his career, spanning from 1984 to 2019, he penned an impressive collection of 41 works across seven series, including Scott Manson and Children of the Lamp, along with various standalone novels and short stories. Kerr's unique blend of suspense and historical insight has made him a prominent figure in both adult and children's literature.
Anthologies Series
Complete1 book (1984–1984)
| # | Title |
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| 1 |  The Penguin Book of Lies 1984Buy 🇺🇸 |
Bernie Gunther Series
Complete14 books (1989–2019)
Start with March Violets, the first of 14 books in the Bernie Gunther series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  March Violets 1989Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  The Pale Criminal 1990Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  A German Requiem 1991Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  The One from the Other 2006Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  A Quiet Flame 2008Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  If The Dead Rise Not 2009Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  Field Gray 2010Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  Prague Fatale 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  A Man Without Breath 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  The Lady from Zagreb 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 |  The Other Side of Silence 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 |  Prussian Blue 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 | Greeks Bearing Gifts 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 |  Metropolis 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
Children Of The Lamp Series
Complete7 books (2004–2011)
Start with The Akhenaten Adventure, the first of 7 books in the Children Of The Lamp series.
P.B. Kerr Short Stories/Novellas Series
Complete1 book (2008–2008)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | One Small Step 2008Buy 🇺🇸 |
Scott Manson Series
Complete3 books (2014–2015)
Start with January Window and read in order.
Short Stories/Novellas Series
Complete2 books (2008–2016)
Start with One Small Step(As: P.B. Kerr) and read in order.
Standalone Novels Series
Complete13 books (1992–2016)
Start with A Philosophical Investigation, the first of 13 books in the Standalone Novels series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 | A Philosophical Investigation 1992Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  Dead Meat 1993Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  Gridiron / The Grid 1995Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  Esau 1996Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 | A Five-Year Plan 1998Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  The Second Angel 1999Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  The Shot 1999Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  Dark Matter 2002Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  Hitler's Peace 2005Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 | Prayer 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 |  Research 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 |  The Winter Horses 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 |  The Most Frightening Story Ever Told 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Philip Kerr written?
- Philip Kerr has written 41 books across 7 series. Their published works span from 1984 to 2019.
- What is the first book in each Philip Kerr series?
- Here are the first books in Philip Kerr's series: Bernie Gunther: March Violets; Children Of The Lamp: The Akhenaten Adventure; Scott Manson: January Window; Short Stories/Novellas: One Small Step(As: P.B. Kerr).
- What order should I read Philip Kerr's books?
- We recommend reading Philip Kerr's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are Philip Kerr's series complete?
- Philip Kerr has 7 completed series.