📚 Where to Start?

Publication Order of Detective Balthazar Kovacs Danube Blues Books Best for beginners - Start with "District VIII" (2017)
Publication Order of Yael Azoulay Books Popular choice - Start with "The Budapest Protocol" (2009)
Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books Popular choice - Start with "Hitler's Secret Bankers: The Myth of Swiss Neutrality During the Holocaust" (1997)

About the Author

Adam Lebor is a British journalist and author mystery and thriller novels from London. He was brought up in 1970s London and went to college at Leeds where he was the editor of the student’s newspaper. He had a peripatetic career in several Fleet Street newspapers as he worked in a variety of stories from Nazi criminals that had escaped to London and the best Martini that London could offer. By 1991 he had graduated to become a foreign correspondent and in his new role shifted base to Budapest, where he started by reporting on the collapse of Communism. He also worked in Yugoslavia where he covered the wars in Bosnia and Croatia before he eventually decided to make a home in Paris from where he wrote his debut novel “The Budapest Protocol” in 2009. Over the years, his work has taken him to. Adam Lebor is the author of over 18 books across 3 series. Their most famous work is the Publication Order of Detective Balthazar Kovacs Danube Blues Books series, which has garnered millions of readers worldwide. With such a prolific career, Adam Lebor has established themselves as one of the most influential authors in contemporary fiction.

Book Series in Publication Order

Publication Order of Detective Balthazar Kovacs Danube Blues Books

3 books
  • District VIII The Publication Order of Detective Balthazar Kovacs Danube Blues Books series continues with 'District VIII', another thrilling entry from Adam Lebor.
    (2017) ⭐ Start here
  • Kossuth Square In 'Kossuth Square', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Detective Balthazar Kovacs Danube Blues Books saga.
    (2019) ⭐ Start here
  • Dohany Street In 'Dohany Street', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Detective Balthazar Kovacs Danube Blues Books saga.
    (2021) ⭐ Start here

Publication Order of Yael Azoulay Books

5 books
  • The Budapest Protocol In 'The Budapest Protocol', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Yael Azoulay Books saga.
    (2009)
  • The Geneva Option Experience the magic of 'The Geneva Option' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Yael Azoulay Books universe.
    (2013)
  • The Istanbul Exchange 'The Istanbul Exchange' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Yael Azoulay Books series, set in the world Adam Lebor has created.
    (2013)
  • The Washington Stratagem 'The Washington Stratagem' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Yael Azoulay Books series, set in the world Adam Lebor has created.
    (2014)
  • The Reykjavik Assignment The Publication Order of Yael Azoulay Books series continues with 'The Reykjavik Assignment', another thrilling entry from Adam Lebor.
    (2016)

Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books

10 books
  • Hitler's Secret Bankers: The Myth of Swiss Neutrality During the Holocaust The Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series continues with 'Hitler's Secret Bankers: The Myth of Swiss Neutrality During the Holocaust', another thrilling entry from Adam Lebor.
    (1997)
  • A Heart Turned East: Among the Muslims 'A Heart Turned East: Among the Muslims' explores themes of love and relationships in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series by Adam Lebor.
    (1997)
  • Surviving Hitler: Corruption and Compromise in the Third Reich In 'Surviving Hitler: Corruption and Compromise in the Third Reich', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books saga.
    (2000)
  • Seduced by Hitler: The Choices of a Nation and the Ethics of Survival Experience the magic of 'Seduced by Hitler: The Choices of a Nation and the Ethics of Survival' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books universe.
    (2000)
  • Milosevic: A Biography In 'Milosevic: A Biography', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books saga.
    (2002)
  • City of Oranges: An Intimate History of Arabs and Jews in Jaffa 'City of Oranges: An Intimate History of Arabs and Jews in Jaffa' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series, set in the world Adam Lebor has created.
    (2006)
  • "Complicity with Evil": The United Nations in the Age of Modern Genocide '"Complicity with Evil": The United Nations in the Age of Modern Genocide' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series, set in the world Adam Lebor has created.
    (2006)
  • The Believers: How America Fell for Bernard Madoff's $65 Billion Investment Scam The Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series continues with 'The Believers: How America Fell for Bernard Madoff's $65 Billion Investment Scam', another thrilling entry from Adam Lebor.
    (2009)
  • Tower of Basel: The Shadowy History of the Secret Bank that Runs the World In 'Tower of Basel: The Shadowy History of the Secret Bank that Runs the World', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books saga.
    (2013)
  • The Last Days of Budapest Experience the magic of 'The Last Days of Budapest' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books universe.
    (2025)

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Who is Adam Lebor?

Adam Lebor is a bestselling author known for 3 book series containing over 18 books. Popular series include Publication Order of Detective Balthazar Kovacs Danube Blues Books, Publication Order of Yael Azoulay Books, Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books. Their work has captivated millions of readers worldwide.

Q: What is the best Adam Lebor book series to start with?

For readers new to Adam Lebor's work, we recommend starting with the Publication Order of Detective Balthazar Kovacs Danube Blues Books series. This series showcases the author's signature style and is considered one of their most accessible and engaging works. With 3 books, it offers a perfect entry point to Adam Lebor's writing.

Q: How many books has Adam Lebor written?

Adam Lebor has written over 18 books across 3 different series. From thriller mysteries to fantasy adventures, their diverse body of work offers something for every reader.