Commissaire Adamsberg Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Commissaire Adamsberg books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: January 2026
Publication Order
The Chalk Circle Man
Buy on Amazon1991
Seeking Whom He May Devour
Buy on Amazon1999
Have Mercy on Us All
Buy on Amazon2001
This Night's Foul Work
Buy on Amazon2006
Wash This Blood Clean from My Hand
Buy on Amazon2007
An Uncertain Place
Buy on Amazon2008
The Ghost Riders of Ordebec
Buy on Amazon2011
A Climate of Fear
Buy on Amazon2015
This Poison Will Remain
Buy on Amazon2017
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Commissaire Adamsberg series is publication order: 1. The Chalk Circle Man (1991), 2. Seeking Whom He May Devour (1999), 3. Have Mercy on Us All (2001), 4. This Night's Foul Work (2006), 5. Wash This Blood Clean from My Hand (2007), and 4 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
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