Pierre Lemaitre Reading Order
1 series · 21 books
Pierre Lemaitre is a French novelist and screenwriter best known for his gritty crime fiction set in contemporary France. His work centers on the investigations of Commandant Camille Verhœven, a compelling detective protagonist who navigates complex criminal cases in Paris. Lemaitre's novels combine psychological depth with intricate plotting, establishing him as a major voice in European crime fiction with international appeal.
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Standalone Novels Series
21 books
Pierre Lemaitre has written 21 standalone novels across his career, beginning with Alex and continuing through works like Au revoir là -haut, Camille, Irène, and Miroir de nos peines. These books should be read in publication order, though each functions as an independent story with its own characters and plot. The series spans multiple genres and themes, including crime fiction and literary fiction, offering readers diverse narratives across Lemaitre's body of work.
Start with Alex, the first of 21 books in the Standalone Novels series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Alex |
| 2 | Au revoir lĂ -haut |
| 3 | Cadres Noirs |
| 4 | Camille |
| 5 | Coffret "Les Enfants du désastre" - 3 volumes |
| 6 | Couleurs de l'incendie |
| 7 | Dictionnaire amoureux du polar |
| 8 | Grandes promesas |
| 9 | Irène |
| 10 | Le Grand Monde |
| 11 | Le Serpent majuscule |
| 12 | Le Silence et la Colère |
| 13 | Les Belles Promesses |
| 14 | Miroir de nos peines |
| 15 | Robe de Marié |
| 16 | Rosy & John |
| 17 | Sacrifices |
| 18 | Travail soigné |
| 19 | Trois jours et une vie |
| 20 | Un avenir radieux |
| 21 | Verhoeven |
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