Cover of March Violets

Berlin Noir trilogy books in order A series by Philip Kerr

The Berlin Noir trilogy series by Philip Kerr has 3 books, from March Violets (1989) to A German Requiem (1991). Read it in order, starting with March Violets.

Reading order: 1 March Violets (1989) · 2 The Pale Criminal (1990) · 3 A German Requiem (1991)

Updated September 2026

All 3 Berlin Noir trilogy books in order

  1. 1.

    March Violets (1989)

    245 pages

  2. 2.

    The Pale Criminal (1990)

    272 pages

  3. 3.

    A German Requiem (1991)

    313 pages

Berlin Noir trilogy FAQ

How many Berlin Noir trilogy books are there?
There are 3 Berlin Noir trilogy books, as of September 2026.
What order should I read the Berlin Noir trilogy books in?
In publication order, starting with March Violets (1989): 1 March Violets (1989) · 2 The Pale Criminal (1990) · 3 A German Requiem (1991).
What is the first Berlin Noir trilogy book?
March Violets (1989).
What is the latest Berlin Noir trilogy book?
A German Requiem (1991).
Is the Berlin Noir trilogy series finished?
There have been no new Berlin Noir trilogy books since 1991; Philip Kerr died in 2018.
Did Philip Kerr write other series?
Yes: Children of the Lamp and Bernie Gunther.

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Sources: series order and dates from Wikidata and Open Library. Last updated September 2026.