How many books has Pierre Lemaitre written?

Pierre Lemaitre has published 12 novels that we list, as of September 2026.

What order should I read Pierre Lemaitre's books in?

Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Alex.

What is Pierre Lemaitre's most famous book?

Alex (2013) is Pierre Lemaitre's most widely read book.

Which Pierre Lemaitre books have been adapted?

2 books have been adapted for film or TV, including The Great Swindle (as See You Up There, film, 2017) and Trois Jours Et Une Vie (as Three Days and a Life, film, 2019).

Pierre Lemaitre books in order

French writer

Born: 1951
Country: France
Books: 12

Pierre Lemaitre has published 12 novels, beginning with Irene (2006). The best-known is Alex (2013). The latest is The Silence and the Rage (2023).

Updated September 2026

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Alex
Pierre Lemaitre's most-read book.
Newest
The Silence and the Rage
Published 2023.

Pierre Lemaitre books in order of publication

Irene (2006)
416 pages
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Blood Wedding (2008)
313 pages
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Alex (Aug 2013)
353 pages★ 3.6 (9 ratings)
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The Great Swindle (Aug 2013)
464 pages★ 4.5 (6 ratings)Adapted for film
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Rosy & John (2014)
153 pages
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Camille (2015)
316 pages
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Trois Jours Et Une Vie (2016)
256 pagesAdapted for film
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All Human Wisdom (2018)
440 pages
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Mirror of Our Sorrows (2020)
448 pages
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Going to the Dogs (2021)
288 pages
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Wide World (2022)
586 pages
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The Silence and the Rage (2023)
512 pages
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Film and TV adaptations

See You Up There (2017)Film · from The Great Swindle
Three Days and a Life (2019)Film · from Trois Jours Et Une Vie

About Pierre Lemaitre

Pierre Lemaitre is a French author and a screenwriter, internationally known for crime novels featuring the fictional character Commandant Camille Verhœven.

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

Pierre Lemaitre FAQ

How many books has Pierre Lemaitre written?: Pierre Lemaitre has published 12 novels that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Pierre Lemaitre's books in?: Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Alex.
What is Pierre Lemaitre's latest book?: The Silence and the Rage (2023).
What is Pierre Lemaitre's most famous book?: Alex (2013) is Pierre Lemaitre's most widely read book.
Which Pierre Lemaitre books have been adapted?: 2 books have been adapted for film or TV, including The Great Swindle (as See You Up There, film, 2017) and Trois Jours Et Une Vie (as Three Days and a Life, film, 2019).