Kamel Daoud has published 2 novels, beginning with The Meursault Investigation (2014). The latest is Zabor, or the Psalms (2017).
Updated September 2026
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The Meursault Investigation
Kamel Daoud's most-read book.
Newest
Zabor, or the Psalms
Published 2017.
Kamel Daoud books in order of publication
The Meursault Investigation (May 2014)
Zabor, or the Psalms (2017)
About Kamel Daoud
Kamel Daoud is an Algerian writer and journalist. He is best known for his 2013 novel Meursault, contre-enquête and his 2024 novel Houris.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Kamel Daoud FAQ
- How many books has Kamel Daoud written?
- Kamel Daoud has published 2 novels that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Kamel Daoud's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Meursault Investigation.
- What is Kamel Daoud's latest book?
- Zabor, or the Psalms (2017).
- What is Kamel Daoud's most famous book?
- The Meursault Investigation (2014) is Kamel Daoud's most widely read book.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.