Hannah Vogel books in order

Q: "How many books are in the Hannah Vogel series?"

"There are four books in the Hannah Vogel series, published between 2009 and 2012."

Q: "What is the first book in the Hannah Vogel series?"

"The first book in the Hannah Vogel series is A Trace of Smoke, published in 2009."

Q: "What is the Hannah Vogel series about?"

"The series follows Hannah Vogel, a Berlin journalist who uncovers crimes and conspiracies against the backdrop of Nazi Germany's rise. Beginning with A Trace of Smoke in 2009, the four books cover the period from the late Weimar Republic through the early years of Hitler's regime."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	A Trace of Smoke	2009	Rebecca Cantrell	Buy
2	A Night of Long Knives	2010	Rebecca Cantrell	Buy
3	A Game of Lies	2011	Rebecca Cantrell	Buy
4	A City of Broken Glass	2012	Rebecca Cantrell	Buy

Rebecca Cantrell’s Hannah Vogel series is set during one of history’s most dangerous periods. Hannah is a crime reporter in Berlin who gets drawn into increasingly perilous investigations as the political situation around her deteriorates. A Trace of Smoke opens in 1931, and each subsequent book moves forward through the early 1930s as Germany transforms around her.

The historical setting does double duty: it provides genuine danger and high stakes while also grounding the mystery plots in real events. Hannah must navigate not just criminal investigations but also the growing threat of a government that views independent journalism as an enemy. Cantrell researched the period thoroughly, and the details of daily life in Berlin give the books an authentic texture that goes beyond the usual thriller formula.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Hannah Vogel series?

There are four books in the Hannah Vogel series, published between 2009 and 2012.

What is the first book in the Hannah Vogel series?

The first book in the Hannah Vogel series is A Trace of Smoke, published in 2009.

What is the Hannah Vogel series about?

The series follows Hannah Vogel, a Berlin journalist who uncovers crimes and conspiracies against the backdrop of Nazi Germany’s rise. Beginning with A Trace of Smoke in 2009, the four books cover the period from the late Weimar Republic through the early years of Hitler’s regime.

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order