Feluda Books in Order

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Feluda is a Bengali fictional detective character created by writer Satyajit Ray. The Feluda series consists of twelve detective fiction books written by Ray, featuring the protagonist Feluda, a fictional private investigator who lives at 21 Rajani Sen Road, Ballygunge, Calcutta, West Bengal, India. Feluda first appeared in 1965 in the Bengali children's magazine Sandesh, under the editorial direction of Satyajit Ray and Subhas Mukhopadhyay. The books were published between 1969 and 1992, are written in Bengali, and are set in India. Feluda is known for his keen observational skills and logical reasoning. The series is part of Satyajit Ray's broader literary contributions, which include film and short stories, and the character holds a significant place in Bengali literature, gaining widespread recognition.

Publication order

In the order the books were originally released.

  1. The Emperor's Ring (Badshahi Angti)

    1969 · Satyajit Ray

    The Emperor's Ring (Badshahi Angti) is a 1969 book by Satyajit Ray. It is book 1 of the series Feluda.

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  2. Trouble in Gangtok (Gangtokey Gondogol)

    1971 · Satyajit Ray

    Trouble in Gangtok (Gangtokey Gondogol) is a 1971 book by Satyajit Ray. It is book 2 of the series Feluda.

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  3. The Golden Fortress (Sonar Kella)

    1971 · Satyajit Ray

    The Golden Fortress (Sonar Kella) is a 1971 book by Satyajit Ray. It is book 3 of the series Feluda.

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  4. Incident on the Kalka Mail (Baksho Rahashya)

    1972 · Satyajit Ray

    Incident on the Kalka Mail (Baksho Rahashya) is a 1972 book by Satyajit Ray. It is book 4 of the series Feluda.

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  5. A Killer in Kailash (Kailashey Kelenkari)

    1974 · Satyajit Ray

    A Killer in Kailash (Kailashey Kelenkari) is a 1974 book by Satyajit Ray. It is book 5 of the series Feluda.

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  6. The Royal Bengal Mystery (Royal Bengal Rahashya)

    1974 · Satyajit Ray

    The Royal Bengal Mystery is a 2011 Indian Bengali thriller film directed by Sandip Ray, based on a novel of the same name by Satyajit Ray. It is the…

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  7. The Mystery of the Walking Dead (Gosainpur Sargaram)

    1976 · Satyajit Ray

    The Mystery of the Walking Dead (Gosainpur Sargaram) is a 1976 book by Satyajit Ray. It is book 7 of the series Feluda.

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  8. The Curse of the Goddess (Chhinnamastar Abhishap)

    1978 · Satyajit Ray

    The Curse of the Goddess (Chhinnamastar Abhishap) is a 1978 book by Satyajit Ray. It is book 8 of the series Feluda.

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  9. The House of Death (Hatyapuri)

    1979 · Satyajit Ray

    The House of Death (Hatyapuri) is a 1979 book by Satyajit Ray. It is book 9 of the series Feluda.

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  10. Tintoretto's Jesus (Tintorettor Jishu)

    1983 · Satyajit Ray

    Tintorettor Jishu is a mystery novel written by Satyajit Ray, featuring the character Feluda. A film adaptation directed by Sandip Ray was shot in…

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  11. The Mystery of the Pink Pearl (Golapi Mukta Rahasya)

    1989 · Satyajit Ray

    The Mystery of the Pink Pearl is a Bengali detective story written by Satyajit Ray, featuring Feluda as the protagonist. It was first published in…

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  12. Robertson's Ruby (Robertsoner Ruby)

    1992 · Satyajit Ray

    Robertson's Ruby (Robertsoner Ruby) is a 1992 book by Satyajit Ray. It is book 12 of the series Feluda.

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Frequently asked questions

What order should I read the Feluda books in?

Read them in publication order, starting with “The Emperor's Ring (Badshahi Angti)”. Start with “The Emperor's Ring (Badshahi Angti).”

How many books are in the Feluda series?

We list 12 books by Satyajit Ray , published between 1969–1992.

Where can I buy the Feluda books?

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Reading order compiled from author/publisher guidance and verified bibliographic data. Spotted a wrong order, a missing book, or any other mistake? and we'll correct it.