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ⓘ About A.C. Baantjer
A.C. Baantjer is among the most broadly read authors in the Netherlands. The famous author was also a detective inspector of the Amsterdam police, thus many of the fictional characters depicted in his books stem from a reflection of the complexity and personality of persons he came across during his long career spanning an incredible 38 years in law enforcement. He was most notably knighted by the Dutch monarchy. Albert Cornelis Baantjer is the author of an enormous number of novels, 70 of which are a portion of the Inspector DeKok series. The author was born on the 16th day of September 1923 in Urk, Netherlands and died on the 29th day of August 2010 at the age of 86 years. Baantjer lived in Medemblik during his writing years.
All Book Series by A.C. Baantjer
DeKok and Variations on Murder
Latest in the series · book 30 of 30 · published 2004
? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is A.C. Baantjer?
A.C. Baantjer is among the most broadly read authors in the Netherlands. The famous author was also a detective inspector of the Amsterdam police, thus many of the fictional characters depicted in his books stem from a reflection of the complexity and personality of persons he came across during his long career spanning an incredible 38 years in law enforcement. He was most notably knighted by the Dutch monarchy.
Which A.C. Baantjer series should I start with?
The best place to start is the Inspector DeKok series, the earliest of A.C. Baantjer's multi-book series: it opens with DeKok and the Somber Nude (1967) and runs to 30 books across 1967–2004, ending with DeKok and Variations on Murder (2004).
How many books has A.C. Baantjer written?
A.C. Baantjer has 30 books catalogued in this guide, published between 1967 and 2004. Every one of them sits in one of 1 named series — the largest being the Inspector DeKok series with 30 books.
In what order should A.C. Baantjer's series be read?
Read each series in publication order — the numbered entries in each series follow the year each book first appeared. A.C. Baantjer's series do not depend on one another, so they can be started in any order; by start date they are Inspector DeKok (1967–2004, 30 books).
How are A.C. Baantjer's books organised into series?
This guide splits A.C. Baantjer's 30 books into 1 named series, with no standalone titles: Inspector DeKok (30 books, 1967–2004).