Jussi Adler-Olsen

Jussi Adler-Olsen

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September 8th, 2026: No Song for the Dead (Department Q, #11)

Locked In (Department Q, #10) was the most recently released book by Jussi Adler-Olsen, on December 3rd, 2024.

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Jussi Adler-Olsen Stats: The highest rated book by Jussi Adler-Olsen on Book Notification is Locked In, the 10th novel in the Department Q series. The second-highest rated book is The Keeper of Lost Causes / Mercy (Department Q #1).

The most read book by Jussi Adler-Olsen on Book Notification is The Keeper of Lost Causes / Mercy, the first novel in the Department Q series. The second most read book is The Absent One / Disgrace (Department Q #2).

Below is a complete list of Jussi Adler-Olsen books in publication and chronological order, broken down by series. The most popular series by Jussi Adler-Olsen is the Department Q Series.

List of Department Q Books in Publication Order

Detective Carl Mørck and his assistants investigate a woman's past and a historic island, uncovering ongoing, grave abuses.

List of Standalone Novels in Publication Order

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Jussi Adler-Olsen

Jussi Adler-Olsen (Carl Valdemar Jussi Henry Adler-Olsen) was born on August 2nd, 1950 and is currently 75 years old. Jussi Adler-Olsen was born in Copenhagen, Denmark.

Jussi Adler-Olsen is the author of the Department Q series which currently consists of 11 novels. The Department Q series started in 2011 with the novel The Keeper of Lost Causes / Mercy. The most recently released novel in the Department Q series was Locked In which was released in 2024. There is an upcoming novel for the Department Q series titled No Song for the Dead which is being released on September 8th, 2026.

Jussi Adler-Olsen: Awards & Accolades

Adler-Olsen's books have won multiple awards, A Conspiracy of Faith / Redemption / Flaskepost fra P won the Glass Key Award, Best Nordic Crime Novel, in 2010. The Keeper of Lost Causes / Mercy won the Barry Award, Best Novel, in 2012.

Jussi Adler-Olsen books have also been nominated for multiple awards, A Conspiracy of Faith / Redemption / Flaskepost fra P was nominated for the Barry Award, Best Novel, in 2014. The Marco Effect / Buried / Marco Effekten was nominated for the Barry Award, Best Novel, in 2015.

Jussi Adler-Olsen: Lists & Other Mentions

  • The Keeper of Lost Causes / Mercy was a The Sunday Times: The 100 Best Crime Novels and Thrillers since 1945 Selection in 2019.

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  4. Mick Herron, author of the Slough House Series.
  5. Adrian McKinty, author of the Detective Sean Duffy Series.
  6. Alex Kava, author of the Ryder Creed Series.
  7. James Grippando, author of the Jack Swyteck Series.
  8. Martin Cruz Smith, author of the Arkady Renko Series.
  9. Henning Mankell, author of the Kurt Wallander Series.
  10. Andrew Gross, author of the Ty Hauck Series.

Jussi Adler-Olsen: F.A.Q

When was Jussi Adler-Olsen Born? How old is Jussi Adler-Olsen?

Jussi Adler-Olsen was born on August 2nd, 1950. Jussi Adler-Olsen is currently 75 years old.

Where was Jussi Adler-Olsen Born?

Jussi Adler-Olsen was born in Copenhagen, Denmark and is Danish.

What book awards has Jussi Adler-Olsen won?

A Conspiracy of Faith / Redemption / Flaskepost fra P: Glass Key Award Best Nordic Crime Novel (2010).
The Keeper of Lost Causes / Mercy: Barry Award Best Novel (2012).

What was the first book Jussi Adler-Olsen wrote?

The first book written by Jussi Adler-Olsen was The Alphabet House, published in 1997.

What was the most recent book Jussi Adler-Olsen wrote?

His most recently released work was Locked In on December 3rd, 2024.

What is the most popular book by Jussi Adler-Olsen?

Based on the number of readers on Book Notification, the most popular Jussi Adler-Olsen book is The Keeper of Lost Causes / Mercy. Here are his most popular books:
  1. The Keeper of Lost Causes / Mercy (8.62)
  2. The Absent One / Disgrace (8.16)
  3. A Conspiracy of Faith / Redemption / Flaskepost fra P (8.34)
  4. The Purity of Vengeance / Guilt / Journal 64 (8.53)
  5. The Hanging Girl (8.07)

Are there upcoming new books by Jussi Adler-Olsen?

Jussi Adler-Olsen has a new book coming out on September 8th, 2026 called No Song for the Dead.

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How many books has Jussi Adler-Olsen written?

Jussi Adler-Olsen has written 14 books. 11 books in the Department Q Series, 3 Standalone Novels.

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