Louise Rick books in order

The complete reading order for the Louise Rick series by Sara Blaedel, a Scandinavian crime fiction series set in Copenhagen.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 Call Me Princess / Blue Blood / The Silent Woman 2005 Louise Rick Buy
2 Only One Life / The Drowned Girl 2007 Louise Rick Buy
3 The Night Women / Farewell to Freedom 2008 Louise Rick Buy
4 The Forgotten Girls 2015 Louise Rick Buy
5 The Killing Forest 2016 Louise Rick Buy
6 The Lost Woman 2017 Louise Rick Buy
7 The Running Girl 2018 Louise Rick Buy
8 The Stolen Angel 2018 Louise Rick Buy
9 The Midnight Witness / Green Dust 2018 Louise Rick Buy
10 The Woman in the Hotel 2020 Louise Rick Buy
11 A Harmless Lie 2022 Louise Rick Buy
12 A Mother’s Love 2025 Louise Rick Buy

The Louise Rick series by Sara Blaedel follows a Copenhagen detective inspector through investigations that blend police procedural plotting with personal drama. The series started in Denmark in 2005 and was later translated into English, with some books released under different titles for the US market.

Rick is a capable investigator whose cases often involve missing persons, unidentified bodies, and crimes connected to Denmark’s social welfare system. Her partnership with journalist Camilla Lind adds a second perspective to each story.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Louise Rick series?

There are twelve books in the Louise Rick series, published between 2005 and 2025.

What is the first book in the Louise Rick series?

The first book in the Louise Rick series is Call Me Princess / Blue Blood / The Silent Woman, published in 2005.

Should the Louise Rick books be read in order?

Yes, the Louise Rick books are best read in order. While each novel has a self-contained case, character relationships and personal storylines develop across the series.

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