Portrait of Aksel Sandemose

Aksel Sandemose books in order

Danish-Norwegian author

Lived
1899–1965
Country
Denmark
Books
3

Aksel Sandemose published 3 novels, beginning with A Fugitive Crosses His Tracks (1933).

Updated September 2026

Where to start with Aksel Sandemose

Aksel Sandemose books in order of publication

  1. A Fugitive Crosses His Tracks (1933)

    414 pagesAdapted for film

  2. The Werewolf (1963)

    378 pages

  3. Ross Dane (1969)

    195 pages

Film and TV adaptations

About Aksel Sandemose

Aksel Sandemose was a Danish-Norwegian writer whose works frequently elucidate the theme that the repressions of society lead to violence.

Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.

Aksel Sandemose FAQ

How many books has Aksel Sandemose written?
Aksel Sandemose published 3 novels that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Aksel Sandemose's books in?
Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with A Fugitive Crosses His Tracks.
What is Aksel Sandemose's last book?
The Werewolf (1963).
What is Aksel Sandemose's most famous book?
A Fugitive Crosses His Tracks (1933) is Aksel Sandemose's most widely read book.
Which Aksel Sandemose books have been adapted?
1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including A Fugitive Crosses His Tracks (as Misery Harbour, film, 1999).

Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.