Kurt Wallander Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Kurt Wallander books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: January 2026
Publication Order
Faceless Killers
Buy on Amazon1991
The Dogs of Riga
Buy on Amazon1992
The White Lioness
Buy on Amazon1993
The Man Who Smiled
Buy on Amazon1994
Sidetracked
Buy on Amazon1995
The Fifth Woman
Buy on Amazon1996
One Step Behind
Buy on Amazon1997
Firewall
Buy on Amazon1998
The Troubled Man
Buy on Amazon2011
An Event in Autumn
Buy on Amazon2014
The Pyramid: The First Wallander Cases
Buy on Amazon1999
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Kurt Wallander series is publication order: 1. Faceless Killers (1991), 2. The Dogs of Riga (1992), 3. The White Lioness (1993), 4. The Man Who Smiled (1994), 5. Sidetracked (1995), and 6 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Kurt Wallander series by Henning Mankell contains 11 books. The series began in 1991 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Kurt Wallander series is written by Henning Mankell. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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