Henning Mankell Books in Order

Henning Mankell is a renowned Swedish author, celebrated for his crime fiction and children's literature, as well as his work as a playwright. He has gained international recognition for his iconic character, Inspector Kurt Wallander, a complex and intriguing figure at the heart of his bestselling novels. Mankell's diverse writing career has taken him to various corners of the world, with a significant split between his native Sweden and Mozambique, where he has drawn inspiration from the rich cultural tapestry. As the husband of Eva Bergman, a Swedish film director and daughter of the legendary Ingmar Bergman, Mankell has been deeply rooted in the artistic traditions of Sweden. His unique blend of literary mastery and global experience has cemented his status as a prominent figure in the world of modern literature.

Bibliography verified: January 2026

Book Series by Henning Mankell

  • #1
    The Cat Who Liked Rain(1992)
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    A Bridge to the Stars(1990)
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  • #2
    Shadows in the Twilight(1991)
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  • #3
    When the Snow Fell(1996)
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  • #4
    The Journey to the End of the World(1998)
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    Faceless Killers(1991)
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  • #2
    The Dogs of Riga(1992)
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  • #3
    The White Lioness(1993)
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  • #4
    The Man Who Smiled(1994)
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  • #5
    Sidetracked(1995)
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  • #6
    The Fifth Woman(1996)
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  • #7
    One Step Behind(1997)
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  • #8
    Firewall(1998)
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  • #9
    The Troubled Man(2011)
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  • #10
    An Event in Autumn(2014)
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  • #11
    The Pyramid: The First Wallander Cases(1999)
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  • #1
    Quicksand(2014)
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  • #2
    I Die, But the Memory Lives On(2004)
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  • #3
    Wallander's First Case(2014)
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  • #4
    Freedom(2009)
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  • #5
    A Darker Shade of Sweden(2013)
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  • #6
    Henning passed away in 2015.(20)
  • #1
    Secrets in the Fire(1995)
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  • #2
    Playing with Fire(2001)
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  • #3
    The Fury in the Fire / Shadow of the Leopard(2005)
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  • #1
    The Eye of the Leopard(1990)
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  • #2
    Chronicler of the Winds(1995)
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  • #3
    The Return of the Dancing Master (With: Laurie Thompson)(2000)
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  • #4
    Daniel(2000)
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  • #5
    Depths(2004)
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  • #6
    Kennedy's Brain(2005)
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  • #7
    The Man from Beijing(2007)
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  • #8
    The Shadow Girls / Tea-Bag(2012)
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  • #9
    A Treacherous Paradise(2013)
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  • #10
    The Rock Blaster(2020)
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About Henning Mankell

Henning Mankell is a renowned Swedish author, celebrated for his crime fiction and children's literature, as well as his work as a playwright. He has gained international recognition for his iconic character, Inspector Kurt Wallander, a complex and intriguing figure at the heart of his bestselling novels. Mankell's diverse writing career has taken him to various corners of the world, with a significant split between his native Sweden and Mozambique, where he has drawn inspiration from the rich cultural tapestry. As the husband of Eva Bergman, a Swedish film director and daughter of the legendary Ingmar Bergman, Mankell has been deeply rooted in the artistic traditions of Sweden. His unique blend of literary mastery and global experience has cemented his status as a prominent figure in the world of modern literature.

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