Evert Bäckström books in order

Q: "How many books are in the Evert Bäckström series?"

"There are three books in the Evert Bäckström series, published between 2005 and 2013."

Q: "What is the first book in the Evert Bäckström series?"

"The first book in the Evert Bäckström series is Linda, As in the Linda Murder, published in 2005."

Q: "Was the Evert Backstrom series adapted for television?"

"Yes, the character was adapted into the American TV series Backstrom, which aired on Fox in 2015. The show starred Rainn Wilson as the title character, though it made significant changes from the Swedish source material. The original Swedish novels remain popular among fans of Scandinavian crime fiction."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	Linda, As in the Linda Murder	2005	Leif G.W. Persson	Buy
2	He Who Kills the Dragon	2007	Leif G.W. Persson	Buy
3	The Sword of Justice	2013	Leif G.W. Persson	Buy

The Evert Backstrom series follows one of Scandinavian crime fiction’s most memorable characters. Backstrom is an overweight, rude, and thoroughly self-satisfied detective who somehow manages to stumble his way through murder investigations. Despite his many personal failings, he has a genuine instinct for police work that keeps him relevant.

Starting with Linda, As in the Linda Murder in 2005, the series blends dark crime stories with sharp comedy. Persson uses Backstrom as both a comedic figure and a lens through which to examine Swedish society and its institutions. The character proved popular enough to inspire a short-lived American TV adaptation, though the books offer a much richer and more biting portrait of their unlikely hero.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Evert Bäckström series?

There are three books in the Evert Bäckström series, published between 2005 and 2013.

What is the first book in the Evert Bäckström series?

The first book in the Evert Bäckström series is Linda, As in the Linda Murder, published in 2005.

Was the Evert Backstrom series adapted for television?

Yes, the character was adapted into the American TV series Backstrom, which aired on Fox in 2015. The show starred Rainn Wilson as the title character, though it made significant changes from the Swedish source material. The original Swedish novels remain popular among fans of Scandinavian crime fiction.

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order