How many books has Ragnar Jonasson written?

Ragnar Jonasson has written 16 books across 5 series. Their published works span from 2010 to 2025.

What is the first book in each Ragnar Jonasson series?

Here are the first books in Ragnar Jonasson's series: Anthologies: CWA Anthology of Short Stories: Mystery Tour; Dark Iceland: Snowblind / Snjóblinda; Helgi: Death at the Sanatorium; Hidden Iceland: The Darkness.

What order should I read Ragnar Jonasson's books?

We recommend reading Ragnar Jonasson's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.

Is Ragnar Jonasson still writing new books?

Yes, Ragnar Jonasson has 2 ongoing series: Anthologies, Helgi.

Ragnar Jonasson Reading Order

5 series · 16 books · Born 1976

Mystery & Thriller

Ragnar Jonasson is an acclaimed Icelandic writer known for his mastery of crime fiction. With a repertoire that includes 16 books across five series, his notable works feature the Dark Iceland and Hidden Iceland series, as well as standalone novels and anthologies. Active from 2010 to 2025, he has made significant contributions to the genre, also serving as a lawyer and copyright law educator in Reykjavik.

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Anthologies Series

Ongoing

2 books (2017–2025)

Start with CWA Anthology of Short Stories: Mystery Tour and read in order.

#	Title
1	CWA Anthology of Short Stories: Mystery Tour 2017Buy 🇺🇸
2	Birds, Strangers and Psychos 2025Buy 🇺🇸

Dark Iceland Series

Complete

6 books (2010–2020)

Start with Snowblind / Snjóblinda, the first of 6 books in the Dark Iceland series.

#	Title
1	Snowblind / Snjóblinda 2010Buy 🇺🇸
2	Blackout / Myrknætti 2011Buy 🇺🇸
3	Rupture / Rof 2012Buy 🇺🇸
4	Whiteout / Andköf 2013Buy 🇺🇸
5	Nightblind / Náttblinda 2014Buy 🇺🇸
6	Winterkill / Vetrarmein 2020Buy 🇺🇸

Helgi Series

Ongoing

2 books (2024–2025)

Start with Death at the Sanatorium and read in order.

#	Title
1	Death at the Sanatorium 2024Buy 🇺🇸
2	The Mysterious Case of the Missing Crime Writer 2025Buy 🇺🇸

Hidden Iceland Series

Complete

3 books (2015–2017)

Start with The Darkness and read in order.

#	Title
1	The Darkness 2015Buy 🇺🇸
2	The Island 2016Buy 🇺🇸
3	The Mist 2017Buy 🇺🇸

Standalone Novels Series

Likely Complete

3 books (2021–2023)

Start with The Girl Who Died and read in order.

#	Title
1	The Girl Who Died 2021Buy 🇺🇸
2	Outside 2022Buy 🇺🇸
3	Reykjavík(With: Katrín Jakobsdóttir) 2023Buy 🇺🇸

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Ragnar Jonasson written?: Ragnar Jonasson has written 16 books across 5 series. Their published works span from 2010 to 2025.
What is the first book in each Ragnar Jonasson series?: Here are the first books in Ragnar Jonasson's series: Anthologies: CWA Anthology of Short Stories: Mystery Tour; Dark Iceland: Snowblind / Snjóblinda; Helgi: Death at the Sanatorium; Hidden Iceland: The Darkness.
What order should I read Ragnar Jonasson's books?: We recommend reading Ragnar Jonasson's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Ragnar Jonasson still writing new books?: Yes, Ragnar Jonasson has 2 ongoing series: Anthologies, Helgi.