Fredrik Welin books in order

Q: "How many books are in the Fredrik Welin series?"

"There are two books in the Fredrik Welin series, published between 2009 and 2017."

Q: "What is the first book in the Fredrik Welin series?"

"The first book in the Fredrik Welin series is Italian Shoes, published in 2009."

Q: "Do you need to read the Fredrik Welin books in order?"

"Reading the Fredrik Welin series in publication order starting with Italian Shoes (2009) is recommended, as characters and storylines develop across the two books."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	Italian Shoes	2009	Henning Mankell	Buy
2	After the Fire	2017	Henning Mankell	Buy

The Fredrik Welin series by Henning Mankell spans two novels and nearly a decade. It opens with Italian Shoes in 2009 and concludes with After the Fire in 2017, following the same central character across both books.

Reading them in order matters here. Italian Shoes establishes who Fredrik Welin is and the situation he finds himself in, and After the Fire picks up from that foundation. With only two books in the series, it’s a compact read from start to finish.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Fredrik Welin series?

There are two books in the Fredrik Welin series, published between 2009 and 2017.

What is the first book in the Fredrik Welin series?

The first book in the Fredrik Welin series is Italian Shoes, published in 2009.

Do you need to read the Fredrik Welin books in order?

Reading the Fredrik Welin series in publication order starting with Italian Shoes (2009) is recommended, as characters and storylines develop across the two books.

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order