Order of Detective Brenner Books
Wolf Haas created Detective Simon Brenner as the central character in his acclaimed Austrian crime fiction series. This former police detective constantly seeks simpler work opportunities, including jobs like chauffeuring, but trouble has a way of finding him no matter what career path he chooses. Brenner stands out as a relatable, ordinary man who combines keen humor with genuine empathy for crime victims, making him a compelling protagonist for mystery enthusiasts.
The Detective Brenner novels have gained international recognition, with several installments adapted into German-language films. Haas launched the series in 1996 with Auferstehung der Toten, which Annie Janusch later translated into English as Resurrection in 2014. Interestingly, English-speaking readers first encountered Brenner through Brenner and God in 2012, before the series' original debut novel became available in translation. The series remains active, continuing to deliver new adventures for this uniquely unlucky yet perceptive detective.
| # | Title | Year | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Resurrection / Auferstehung der Toten | 1996 | |
| 2 |  The Bone Man / Der Knochenmann | 1997 | |
| 3 |  Come, Sweet Death / Komm, süßer Tod | 1998 | |
| 4 | Silentium! | 1999 | |
| 5 | Wie die Tiere | 2001 | |
| 6 | Das ewige Leben | 2003 | |
| 7 |  Brenner and God / Der Brenner und der liebe Gott | 2009 | |
| 8 | Brennerova | 2014 | |
| 9 | Müll | 2022 |