Where to start with Philip Kerr
Start with March Violets, the first book in the Berlin Noir trilogy, published in 1989. This series, set in Nazi Germany, follows a Berlin detective navigating moral ambiguity and political upheaval. Proceed with the remaining two books in the trilogy—The Pale Criminal and A German Requiem—in publication order to experience the full arc of the series. After completing the Berlin Noir trilogy, move to the Bernie Gunther series, beginning with The One from the Other, published in 2006. Continue through the five books in publication order, as each builds on the previous, following Bernie Gunther’s journey through the Second World War and into the Cold War. The series is set in chronological order within the narrative, though publication order aligns with the timeline. No other works by Philip Kerr are included in this catalog.
Series by Philip Kerr
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Buy on Amazon1989 · Philip Kerr
March Violets is a 1989 historical detective novel by Philip Kerr, the first to feature detective Bernhard "Bernie" Gunther. It is the first…
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Bernhard Gunther is a private investigator in Germany in 1938. He is hired by a rich widow to find out who is blackmailing her. He is also asked by…
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A German Requiem is a 1991 historical detective novel and the last in the Berlin Noir trilogy of Bernhard Gunther novels, written by Philip Kerr.…
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In 1949, Bernie Gunther, a former police officer turned private detective, struggles through a difficult time. His wife is dying, and he fears the SS…
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A Quiet Flame is a 2008 crime novel by British author Philip Kerr. It is the fifth book in the Bernie Gunther series and is set in Peronist Argentina…
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2009 · Philip Kerr
If the Dead Rise Not is a crime novel by Philip Kerr, the sixth in the series featuring Berlin police detective Bernie Gunther. It was published in…
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Prague Fatale is a 2011 crime thriller written by British author Philip Kerr. It is the ninth book in the Bernie Gunther series, which follows the…
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Greeks bearing gifts is a 2018 book by Philip Kerr. It is book 13 of the series Bernie Gunther. Catalog genres: Historical Mystery, War & Military,…
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In this 2004 novel by P. B. Kerr, twelve-year-old twins John and Philippa Gaunt discover they are descended from djinn, gaining powers to grant…
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In this 2005 novel, twelve-year-old twins Philippa and John have more adventures when they become involved in an international escapade involving the…
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In the third book of the Children of the Lamp series, djinn twins John and Philippa Gaunt pursue a magical mystery that takes them from New York to…
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Djinn twins John and Philippa embark on another adventure around the globe and into unknown worlds, racing to rescue their mother from her fate as…
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John and Philippa Gaunt are drawn into a mystery reaching into the Amazon jungle after a collection of Incan artifacts goes missing. The Blue Djinn…
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Frequently asked questions
How many books has Philip Kerr written?
We list 9 books by Philip Kerr across 3 series, published between 1989–2018 — each shown in full reading order.
What order should I read Philip Kerr's books?
Read each series in publication order. A good place to start is “March violets.” Open any series above for its complete numbered reading order.
Where can I buy Philip Kerr's books?
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