Liza Marklund books

Liza Marklund is a Swedish journalist and crime novelist best known for her Annika Bengtzon series, which has sold over 24 million copies worldwide in more than 30 languages.

Annika Bengtzon Reading Order

Title Published Buy on Amazon
The Bomber 1998 Buy
Studio Sex 1999 Buy
Vanished 2000 Buy
Prime Time 2001 Buy
Red Wolf 2003 Buy
Last Will 2006 Buy
Lifetime 2007 Buy
The Long Shadow 2008 Buy
Borderline 2011 Buy
Without a Trace 2013 Buy
The Final Word 2017 Buy

Standalone Novels

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The Postcard Killers 2010 Buy

Liza Marklund is a Swedish journalist turned crime writer who became one of Scandinavia’s most widely read authors. Born in 1962, she worked as a television reporter and editor before publishing The Bomber in 1998. The novel introduced Annika Bengtzon, a crime reporter at a Stockholm tabloid, and launched a series that would span eleven books over nearly two decades.

Marklund’s writing draws heavily on her journalism background, and the Annika Bengtzon novels deal with real-world issues including terrorism, human trafficking, organized crime, and media ethics. Her books have been translated into more than 30 languages and adapted into a series of Swedish films. She also co-owns Piratförlaget, one of Sweden’s largest independent publishing houses.

Outside the Bengtzon series, Marklund co-wrote The Postcard Killers with James Patterson in 2010, a standalone thriller about a pair of serial killers targeting tourists across Europe.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Liza Marklund written?

Liza Marklund has written 12 books across 2 series.

What was Liza Marklund's first book?

Liza Marklund’s first book is The Bomber, published in 1998.

What is the best order to read Liza Marklund's books?

The Annika Bengtzon novels should be read in publication order starting with The Bomber, as the series follows Annika’s career and personal life across the full run. The Postcard Killers is a standalone and can be read independently.

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