Reading order#
| # |
Title |
Published |
Author |
Buy on Amazon |
| 1 |
Dark Music |
2021 |
David Lagercrantz |
Buy |
The Rekke & Vargas series is a Swedish crime thriller series by David Lagercrantz. It pairs Hans Rekke, a brilliant but troubled professor who has withdrawn from public life, with Micaela Vargas, a police officer whose persistence draws Rekke back into investigating crimes.
Dark Music, the first book, was published in 2021. It marks Lagercrantz’s return to original fiction after spending years continuing Stieg Larsson’s Millennium series. The Rekke & Vargas books showcase his own voice and characters while maintaining the Nordic noir atmosphere readers expect from Swedish crime fiction.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Rekke & Vargas series about?
The Rekke & Vargas series follows Hans Rekke, an eccentric and reclusive professor, and Micaela Vargas, a determined police officer, as they investigate cold cases and unsolved crimes in Sweden.
Who wrote the Rekke & Vargas series?
David Lagercrantz, the Swedish author who also continued the Millennium series after Stieg Larsson’s death. Dark Music (2021) is the first book in the Rekke & Vargas series.
Do I need to read the Millennium series before Rekke & Vargas?
No. The Rekke & Vargas series is completely standalone. While both are Swedish crime thrillers by Lagercrantz, they feature different characters and storylines with no connection to Lisbeth Salander or Mikael Blomkvist.