Kaldan and Schäfer books in order

Kaldan and Schafer is a five-book Danish crime fiction series by Anne Mette Hancock set in Copenhagen, published between 2017 and 2023.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 Ruumiskukka 2017 Anne Mette Hancock N/A
2 The Corpse Flower 2017 Anne Mette Hancock Buy
3 The Collector 2018 Anne Mette Hancock Buy
4 Äppelmannen 2022 Anne Mette Hancock N/A
5 Ruthless 2023 Anne Mette Hancock Buy

The Kaldan and Schafer series spans five books published between 2017 and 2023. The Corpse Flower introduced the pairing of journalist Heloise Kaldan and detective Erik Schafer, establishing a dynamic where the journalist’s instincts and the detective’s authority create both friction and results. The listing includes both the original Danish editions and international translations, including a Finnish edition (Ruumiskukka) and a Swedish edition.

The series builds from standalone cases toward a more connected narrative as the relationship between Kaldan and Schafer deepens across investigations. Ruthless (2023) is the most recent entry in the series.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Kaldan and Schäfer series?

There are five books in the Kaldan and Schäfer series, published between 2017 and 2023.

What is the first book in the Kaldan and Schäfer series?

The first book in the Kaldan and Schäfer series is Ruumiskukka, published in 2017.

What is the Kaldan and Schafer series about?

The five books follow journalist Heloise Kaldan and detective Erik Schafer as they investigate crimes in Copenhagen. Beginning with The Corpse Flower (2017), the series includes both Danish originals and international editions, with The Collector (2018) and Ruthless (2023) continuing the partnership.

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