Cover of The Pyramid

Wallander books in order A series by Henning Mankell

The Wallander series by Henning Mankell has 3 books (2 novels and 1 shorter work), from The Pyramid (1999) to An Event in Autumn (2013). Read it in order, starting with The Pyramid.

Reading order: 9 The Pyramid (1999) · 10 Before the Frost (2002) · 11 An Event in Autumn (2013)

Updated September 2026

All 3 Wallander books in order

  1. 9.

    The Pyramid (1999)

    397 pages★ 3.4 (8 ratings)

  2. 10.

    Before the Frost (2002)

    471 pages★ 3.4 (8 ratings)

  3. 11.

    An Event in Autumn (2013)

    169 pages

Wallander FAQ

How many Wallander books are there?
There are 3 Wallander books, as of September 2026.
What order should I read the Wallander books in?
In publication order, starting with The Pyramid (1999): 9 The Pyramid (1999) · 10 Before the Frost (2002) · 11 An Event in Autumn (2013).
What is the first Wallander book?
The Pyramid (1999).
What is the latest Wallander book?
An Event in Autumn (2013).
Is the Wallander series finished?
There have been no new Wallander books since 2013; Henning Mankell died in 2015.
Did Henning Mankell write other series?
Yes: Kurt Wallander.

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