Inspector Erlendur Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Inspector Erlendur books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: January 2026
Publication Order
Synir duftsins
Buy on Amazon1997
Dauðarósir
Buy on Amazon1998
Jar City / Tainted Blood / Mýrin
Buy on Amazon2000
Silence of the Grave / Grafarþögn
Buy on Amazon2001
Voices / Röddin
Buy on Amazon2002
The Draining Lake / Kleifarvatn
Buy on Amazon2004
Arctic Chill / Vetrarborgin
Buy on Amazon2005
Hypothermia / Harðskafi
Buy on Amazon2007
Outrage / Myrká
Buy on Amazon2008
Black Skies / Svörtuloft
Buy on Amazon2009
Strange Shores / Furðustrandir
Buy on Amazon2010
Einvígið
Buy on Amazon2011
Reykjavík Nights / Reykjavíkurnætur
Buy on Amazon2012
Into Oblivion / Kamp Knox
Buy on Amazon2014
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Inspector Erlendur series is publication order: 1. Synir duftsins (1997), 2. Dauðarósir (1998), 3. Jar City / Tainted Blood / Mýrin (2000), 4. Silence of the Grave / Grafarþögn (2001), 5. Voices / Röddin (2002), and 9 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Inspector Erlendur series by Arnaldur Indriðason contains 14 books. The series began in 1997 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Inspector Erlendur series is written by Arnaldur Indriðason. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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