Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Book of Evidence | 1989 | John Banville / Benjamin Black | Buy |
| 2 | Ghosts | 1993 | John Banville / Benjamin Black | Buy |
| 3 | Athena | 1995 | John Banville / Benjamin Black | Buy |
The Freddie Montgomery Trilogy consists of The Book of Evidence (1989), Ghosts (1993), and Athena (1995). The first book is a confession by Freddie Montgomery, who kills a servant during the theft of a painting. It was shortlisted for the Booker Prize and remains one of Banville’s best-known works.
Ghosts and Athena continue Montgomery’s story after his release from prison, exploring his attempts to live with what he has done. The trilogy combines crime fiction elements with deep philosophical inquiry about guilt, beauty, and the stories people tell about themselves.