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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: March 2026
Quick Answer
What order should I read the Inspector Erlendur series? Start with "Synir duftsins" (1997) and follow publication order through all 14 books.
The complete Inspector Erlendur reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
Synir duftsins
1997
Dauðarósir
1998
Jar City / Tainted Blood / Mýrin
2000
Silence of the Grave / Grafarþögn
2001
Voices / Röddin
2002
The Draining Lake / Kleifarvatn
2004
Arctic Chill / Vetrarborgin
2005
Hypothermia / Harðskafi
2007
Outrage / Myrká
2008
Black Skies / Svörtuloft
2009
Strange Shores / Furðustrandir
2010
Einvígið
2011
Reykjavík Nights / Reykjavíkurnætur
2012
Into Oblivion / Kamp Knox
2014
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