The Evangelists Books in Order

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The Evangelists is a crime fiction series by Fred Vargas, set primarily in France, that follows a group of unconventional investigators as they uncover mysteries tied to unusual and often unsettling discoveries. The stories often begin with strange occurrences—such as a tree in a garden or a human bone in the street—that lead the protagonists into deeper, more complex investigations. The series explores themes of isolation, human behavior, and the hidden layers of everyday life.

The Evangelists was originally written in French.

Publication order

In the order the books were originally released.

  1. Cover of The Three Evangelists

    The Three Evangelists

    1995 · Fred Vargas

    Sophia Simeonidis, a Greek opera singer living in Paris, wakes to find a tree in her garden. Her husband shows no interest, so she asks her eccentric…

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  2. Cover of Dog Will Have His Day (Un peu plus loin sur la droite)

    Dog Will Have His Day (Un peu plus loin sur la droite)

    1996 · Fred Vargas

    Keeping watch under the windows of a politician's nephew's Paris flat, Louis Kehlweiler notices a small white object surrounded by dog excrement on…

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  3. Cover of The Accordionist (Sans feu ni lieu)

    The Accordionist (Sans feu ni lieu)

    1997 · Fred Vargas

    The Accordionist (Sans feu ni lieu) is a 1997 book by Fred Vargas. It is book 3 of the series The Evangelists.

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Frequently asked questions

What order should I read the The Evangelists books in?

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

How many books are in the The Evangelists series?

We list 3 books by Fred Vargas , published between 1995–1997.

Where can I buy the The Evangelists 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.