Malcolm Fox Books in Order

The Malcolm Fox series by Ian Rankin includes 2 books published between 2009–2011.

Publication order

In the order the books were originally released.

  1. Cover of The complaints

    The complaints

    2009 · Ian Rankin

    Nobody likes the Complaints, the cops who investigate other cops, a department known within the force as "The Dark Side." Malcolm Fox works there,…

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  2. Cover of The impossible dead

    The impossible dead

    2011 · Ian Rankin

    Malcolm Fox is asked to handle a simple case of police abuse, but as he investigates, he uncovers a disturbing death from the 1980s. His search for…

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Frequently asked questions

What order should I read the Malcolm Fox books in?

Read them in publication order, starting with “The complaints”. Start with “The complaints.”

How many books are in the Malcolm Fox series?

We list 2 books by Ian Rankin , published between 2009–2011.

Where can I buy the Malcolm Fox books?

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Reading order compiled from author/publisher guidance and verified bibliographic data. Spotted an error? We continuously correct the catalog.