Order of Jussi Adler-Olsen Books

Jussi Adler-Olsen is a Danish writer known for his Scandinavian crime fiction, particularly the Department Q series, which has gained popularity in English-speaking countries. His works have been translated and sold in 36 countries, including the United States, United Kingdom, Sweden, Spain, Russia, The Netherlands, Japan, Germany, and China. In 2011, he was the most popular author in Germany, despite not being from there. Adler-Olsen began his writing career in 1985 with a non-fiction book about Groucho Marx, and his first fiction novel, Alfabethuset (The Alphabet House), was published in 1997. His debut novel in English was Mercy (UK)/The Keeper of Lost Causes (US). Below is a chronological list of Jussi Adler-Olsen’s books based on their original release dates: