Dr. Laszlo Kreizler books in order

Q: "What is an alienist?"

"Alienist was the 19th-century term for a psychiatrist or psychologist. Dr. Kreizler studies the criminal mind and uses early profiling techniques, making him a pioneering figure in the field."

Q: "Should The Alienist books be read in order?"

"Yes. The Alienist introduces the characters and setting. The Angel of Darkness continues their story. The Alienist at Armageddon concludes the trilogy."

Q: "Do real historical figures appear in the series?"

"Yes. Theodore Roosevelt appears as Police Commissioner of New York. J.P. Morgan and other Gilded Age figures also make appearances."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	The Alienist	1994	Caleb Carr	Buy
2	The Angel of Darkness	1997	Caleb Carr	Buy
3	The Alienist at Armageddon	2022	Caleb Carr	Buy

The Dr. Laszlo Kreizler series by Caleb Carr is set in 1890s New York during the Gilded Age. Dr. Kreizler is a child psychologist who applies early criminal profiling techniques to hunt serial killers, assisted by reporter John Moore and Sara Howard, one of the first women employed by the NYPD.

The Alienist (1994) spent six months on the New York Times bestseller list and sold millions of copies. The team investigates the murder of child prostitutes, a case that takes them from the mansions of Fifth Avenue to the slums of the Lower East Side.

TNT adapted the series as a television show in 2018, with a second season covering The Angel of Darkness.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an alienist?

Alienist was the 19th-century term for a psychiatrist or psychologist. Dr. Kreizler studies the criminal mind and uses early profiling techniques, making him a pioneering figure in the field.

Should The Alienist books be read in order?

Yes. The Alienist introduces the characters and setting. The Angel of Darkness continues their story. The Alienist at Armageddon concludes the trilogy.

Do real historical figures appear in the series?

Yes. Theodore Roosevelt appears as Police Commissioner of New York. J.P. Morgan and other Gilded Age figures also make appearances.

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order