Berlin Noir trilogy Books in Order

1989-1991 Three books by Philip Kerr

Publication order

In the order the books were originally released.

  1. Cover of March violets

    March violets

    1989 · 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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  2. Cover of The Pale Criminal

    The Pale Criminal

    1990 · Philip Kerr

    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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  3. Cover of A German requiem

    A German requiem

    1991 · Philip Kerr

    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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Frequently asked questions

What order should I read the Berlin Noir trilogy books in?

Read them in publication order, starting with “March violets”. Start with “March violets.”

How many books are in the Berlin Noir trilogy series?

We list 3 books by Philip Kerr , published between 1989–1991.

Where can I buy the Berlin Noir trilogy books?

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