Inspector Montalbano Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Inspector Montalbano books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: January 2026
Publication Order
The Shape of Water
Buy on Amazon1994
The Terra-Cotta Dog
Buy on Amazon1996
The Snack Thief
Buy on Amazon1996
Voice of the Violin
Buy on Amazon1997
Excursion to Tindari
Buy on Amazon2000
The Smell of the Night / Scent of the Night
Buy on Amazon2001
Rounding the Mark
Buy on Amazon2003
The Patience of the Spider
Buy on Amazon2004
The Paper Moon
Buy on Amazon2005
The Wings of the Sphinx
Buy on Amazon2006
August Heat
Buy on Amazon2009
The Track of Sand
Buy on Amazon2010
The Potter's Field
Buy on Amazon2011
The Age of Doubt
Buy on Amazon2012
The Dance of the Seagull
Buy on Amazon2013
Treasure Hunt
Buy on Amazon2013
Montalbano's First Case and Other Stories
Buy on Amazon2013
Angelica's Smile
Buy on Amazon2014
Game of Mirrors
Buy on Amazon2015
A Beam of Light / A Blade of Light
Buy on Amazon2015
A Voice in the Night
Buy on Amazon2016
A Nest of Vipers
Buy on Amazon2017
The Pyramid of Mud
Buy on Amazon2018
Death at Sea
Buy on Amazon2018
The Overnight Kidnapper
Buy on Amazon2019
The Other End of the Line
Buy on Amazon2019
The Safety Net
Buy on Amazon2020
The Sicilian Method
Buy on Amazon2020
The Cook of the Halcyon
Buy on Amazon2021
Riccardino
Buy on Amazon2021
The Artist’s Touch
Buy on Amazon1998
Catarella Solves a Case
Buy on Amazon1999
Montalbano Afraid
Buy on Amazon2002
Montalbano’s First Case
Buy on Amazon2013
Fifty Pairs of Hobnailed Boots
Buy on Amazon2013
Neck and Neck
Buy on Amazon2013
Fellow Traveler
Buy on Amazon2013
Dress Rehearsal
Buy on Amazon2013
Amore
Buy on Amazon2013
Montalbano’s Rice Balls
Buy on Amazon2013
As Alice Did
Buy on Amazon2013
The Pact
Buy on Amazon2013
Mortally Wounded
Buy on Amazon2013
Being Here . . .
Buy on Amazon2013
Seven Mondays
Buy on Amazon2013
Pessoa Maintains
Buy on Amazon2013
The Cat and the Goldfinch
Buy on Amazon2013
Montalbano Says No
Buy on Amazon2013
A Kidnapping
Buy on Amazon2013
Better the Darkness
Buy on Amazon2013
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Inspector Montalbano series is publication order: 1. The Shape of Water (1994), 2. The Terra-Cotta Dog (1996), 3. The Snack Thief (1996), 4. Voice of the Violin (1997), 5. Excursion to Tindari (2000), and 45 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Inspector Montalbano series by Andrea Camilleri contains 50 books. The series began in 1994 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Inspector Montalbano series is written by Andrea Camilleri. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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