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ⓘ About Jussi Adler-Olsen
Born August 2, 1950, he started writing novels in the nineties after having worked as an editor, publisher, bookseller, and film composer for a Valhalla cartoon. He first debuted with his 1997 novel Alfabethuset, which quickly hit the top of the charts in Denmark and established bestselling status in Denmark and internationally. His following novels And She Thanked the Gods and The Washington Decree were also bestsellers. He would also publish his Department Q series, the first book of which came out originally with the title “Kvinden I buret”. The main character in this series is the Deputy Superintendent Carl Mørck, who works in Department Q. The third novel in the series earned him the Readers’ Book Award from readers of Berlingske Tidende.
All Book Series by Jussi Adler-Olsen
A Conspiracy of Faith / Redemption / Flaskepost fra P
Book 3 of 11 · published 2013
No Song for the Dead
Latest in the series · book 11 of 11 · published 2026 Co-authored · Stine Bolther,Line Tolstrup Holm
? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Jussi Adler-Olsen?
Born August 2, 1950, he started writing novels in the nineties after having worked as an editor, publisher, bookseller, and film composer for a Valhalla cartoon. He first debuted with his 1997 novel Alfabethuset, which quickly hit the top of the charts in Denmark and established bestselling status in Denmark and internationally. His following novels And She Thanked the Gods and The Washington Decree were also bestsellers.
Which Jussi Adler-Olsen series should I start with?
The best place to start is the Department Q series, the earliest of Jussi Adler-Olsen's multi-book series: it opens with The Keeper of Lost Causes / Mercy (2011) and runs to 11 books across 2011–2026, ending with No Song for the Dead (2026).
How many books has Jussi Adler-Olsen written?
Jussi Adler-Olsen has 14 books catalogued in this guide, published between 1997 and 2026. 11 of them belong to 1 named series — the largest being the Department Q series with 11 books — and 3 are standalone titles, collections or anthologies.
In what order should Jussi Adler-Olsen's series be read?
Read each series in publication order — the numbered entries in each series follow the year each book first appeared. Jussi Adler-Olsen's series do not depend on one another, so they can be started in any order; by start date they are Department Q (2011–2026, 11 books).
How are Jussi Adler-Olsen's books organised into series?
This guide splits Jussi Adler-Olsen's 14 books into 1 named series and 3 titles that stand alone or appear only in collections: Department Q (11 books, 2011–2026).