Gerhard Self books in order

Q: "How many books are in the Gerhard Self series?"

"There are six books in the Gerhard Self series, published between 1987 and 2001."

Q: "What is the first book in the Gerhard Self series?"

"The first book in the Gerhard Self series is Selbs Justiz, published in 1987."

Q: "Do you need to read the Gerhard Self books in order?"

"Reading the Gerhard Self series in publication order starting with Selbs Justiz (1987) is recommended, as characters and storylines develop across the six books."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	Selbs Justiz	1987	Bernhard Schlink	N/A
2	Self’s Punishment	1987	Bernhard Schlink	Buy
3	Selbs Betrug	1992	Bernhard Schlink	N/A
4	Self’s Deception	1992	Bernhard Schlink	Buy
5	Selbs Mord	2001	Bernhard Schlink	N/A
6	Self’s Murder	2001	Bernhard Schlink	Buy

Bernhard Schlink’s Gerhard Self series has six entries published between 1987 and 2001. The books appear in pairs: the German originals (Selbs Justiz, Selbs Betrug, Selbs Mord) alongside their English translations (Self’s Punishment, Self’s Deception, Self’s Murder). Each pair shares a publication year, with the first in 1987, the second in 1992, and the third in 2001.

Readers should start with the 1987 entries and work forward, as the stories follow Gerhard Self across more than a decade of publishing. Those reading in English can go straight to Self’s Punishment, Self’s Deception, and Self’s Murder for the translated versions.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Gerhard Self series?

There are six books in the Gerhard Self series, published between 1987 and 2001.

What is the first book in the Gerhard Self series?

The first book in the Gerhard Self series is Selbs Justiz, published in 1987.

Do you need to read the Gerhard Self books in order?

Reading the Gerhard Self series in publication order starting with Selbs Justiz (1987) is recommended, as characters and storylines develop across the six books.

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order