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ⓘ About Joel Dicker
A Swiss author, Joel Dicker has come an extremely long way in a very short amount of time, as he’s managed to build a very influential and highly successful writing career. Gaining the respect and recognition of both his peers and contemporaries, he’s gotten himself a career that’s successful not just critically, but commercially as well. With his books being translated into various languages, he’s now reaching a worldwide audience on a previously unprecedented scale. Early and Personal Life Born in the city of Geneva in Switzerland, Joel Dicker was born on the 16th of June, 1985, as he grew up in the city taking in the sights and sounds of the city.
All Book Series by Joel Dicker
The Truth About the Harry Quebert Affair
Series opener · book 1 of 3 · published 2012
The Disappearance of Stephanie Mailer
Series opener · book 1 of 4 · published 2018
? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Joel Dicker?
A Swiss author, Joel Dicker has come an extremely long way in a very short amount of time, as he's managed to build a very influential and highly successful writing career. Gaining the respect and recognition of both his peers and contemporaries, he's gotten himself a career that's successful not just critically, but commercially as well. With his books being translated into various languages, he's now reaching a worldwide audience on a previously unprecedented scale.
Which Joel Dicker series should I start with?
The best place to start is the Marcus Goldman series, the earliest of Joel Dicker's multi-book series: it opens with The Truth About the Harry Quebert Affair (2012) and runs to 3 books across 2012–2024, ending with The Alaska Sanders Affair (2024).
How many books has Joel Dicker written?
Joel Dicker has 7 books catalogued in this guide, published between 2012 and 2025. 3 of them belong to 1 named series — the largest being the Marcus Goldman series with 3 books — and 4 are standalone titles, collections or anthologies.
In what order should Joel Dicker's series be read?
Read each series in publication order — the numbered entries in each series follow the year each book first appeared. Joel Dicker's series do not depend on one another, so they can be started in any order; by start date they are Marcus Goldman (2012–2024, 3 books).
How are Joel Dicker's books organised into series?
This guide splits Joel Dicker's 7 books into 1 named series and 4 titles that stand alone or appear only in collections: Marcus Goldman (3 books, 2012–2024).