Detective Erlendur books in order A series by Arnaldur Indriðason
The Detective Erlendur series by Arnaldur Indriðason has 6 books, from Jar City (2000) to Outrage (2008). Read it in order, starting with Jar City.
Reading order: 3 Jar City (2000) · 4 Silence of the Grave (2001) · 5 Voices (2003) · 6 The Draining Lake (2007) · 7 Arctic Chill (2005) · 9 Outrage (2008)
Updated September 2026
All 6 Detective Erlendur books in order
- 3.
Jar City (2000)
- 4.
Silence of the Grave (2001)
- 5.
Voices (2003)
- 6.
The Draining Lake (Aug 2007)
- 7.
Arctic Chill (2005)
- 9.
Outrage (2008)
Detective Erlendur on screen
- Jar City (2006)Film · from Jar City
Detective Erlendur FAQ
- How many Detective Erlendur books are there?
- There are 6 Detective Erlendur books, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read the Detective Erlendur books in?
- In publication order, starting with Jar City (2000): 3 Jar City (2000) · 4 Silence of the Grave (2001) · 5 Voices (2003) · 6 The Draining Lake (2007) · 7 Arctic Chill (2005) · 9 Outrage (2008).
- What is the first Detective Erlendur book?
- Jar City (2000).
- What is the latest Detective Erlendur book?
- Outrage (2008).
- Is the Detective Erlendur series finished?
- There have been no new Detective Erlendur books since 2008.
Sources: series order and dates from Wikidata and Open Library. Last updated September 2026.