Reading Order
3 series · 20 books| # | Title | Year | Buy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ratking | 1988 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 2 | Vendetta | 1990 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 3 | Cabal | 1992 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 4 | Dead Lagoon | 1994 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 5 | Così Fan Tutti | 1996 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 6 | A Long Finish | 1998 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 7 | Blood Rain | 1999 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 8 | And Then You Die | 2002 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 9 | Medusa | 2003 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 10 | Back to Bologna | 2003 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 11 | End Games | 2007 | Buy from Amazon |
Michael Dibdin Other Novels
| # | Title | Year | Buy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Last Sherlock Holmes Story (Short Story) | 1978 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 2 | A Rich Full Death | 1986 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 3 | The Tryst | 1990 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 4 | Dirty Tricks | 1991 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 5 | The Dying of the Light | 1993 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 6 | Dark Spectre | 1996 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 7 | Thanksgiving | 2001 | Buy from Amazon |
Michael Dibdin Anthologies
| # | Title | Year | Buy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Picador Book of Crime Writing | 1993 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 2 | The Vintage Book of Classic Crime | 1997 | Buy from Amazon |
Michael Dibdin (1947-2007) was an English crime writer known for his Inspector Aurelio Zen series, set in Italy. Born in Wolverhampton, Dibdin worked as a teacher before becoming a full-time writer. His first Zen novel, "Ratking," was published in 1988 and garnered critical acclaim. The series featured the cynical and complex Detective Aurelio Zen, tackling intricate crimes in the labyrinthine Italian bureaucracy. Dibdin's works received numerous accolades, including the Crime Writers' Association Gold Dagger Award twice (1991 and 1996). He was also shortlisted for the Edgar Award three times. Dibdin's writing combines intricate plotting, atmospheric settings, and a sharp political and social commentary on contemporary Italy. His Zen series remains a popular and influential contribution to the crime fiction genre.