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10 Books
2012 – 2025 Published
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How to Read the Brittany Mystery Series

For the best experience, we highly recommend reading the Brittany Mystery series (also known as the Commissaire Dupin series) in publication order. Because the books follow the same timeline, reading them sequentially allows you to enjoy the evolution of Commissaire Georges Dupin—from a grumpy, coffee-obsessed Parisian exile who struggles with Breton customs to a detective who deeply appreciates the local culture, cuisine, and landscapes.

Additionally, Dupin’s relationships with his loyal secretary Nolwenn and his inspectors, Kadeg and Riwal, grow and change over the course of the series. Starting with the first book ensures you won't miss any of their ongoing dynamics or character growth.

Brittany Mystery Books in Order

Here is the complete list of the Brittany Mystery books translated into English, in both publication and chronological order:

  1. Death in Brittany (also published as Death in Pont-Aven) (2012)
  2. Murder on Brittany Shores (2013)
  3. The Fleur de Sel Murders (2014)
  4. The Missing Corpse (2015)
  5. The Killing Tide (2020)
  6. The Granite Coast Murders (2021)
  7. The King Arthur Case (2022)
  8. The Body by the Sea (2023)
  9. Death of a Master Chef (2024)
  10. An Island of Suspects (2025)
  11. The Secrets of the Abbey (2026)

Chronological Caveats and Series Continuity

The internal timeline of the series aligns perfectly with the order in which the books were written and published. There are no prequels, spin-offs, or co-authored additions to disrupt the chronological flow. However, English-language readers should note that while the German editions are published annually, there is often a multi-year gap before the English translations are released. Fortunately, Minotaur Books has translated and released the first eleven cases in their original sequence without skipping any installments.

TV Adaptations and Universe Details

If you want to complement your reading, check out the popular German television adaptation, Kommissar Dupin, which began airing in 2014. Starring Pasquale Aleardi as Dupin, the series is filmed on-location in Brittany and captures the same stunning scenery and cultural charm that makes the novels so beloved.

Frequently Asked

QWhere should I start reading the Brittany Mystery series?

You should start with the first novel, Death in Brittany (also released under the title Death in Pont-Aven). This introduces Commissaire Georges Dupin and establishes his move to Brittany.

QAre there any skipped books in the English translation of the series?

No. Although there is a delay between the German releases and the English translations, all eleven books in the main series have been translated and published in order.

QWhat is the latest book in the Brittany Mystery series?

The latest translated book in the series is The Secrets of the Abbey, which was published in English in April 2026.

QDoes the chronological order differ from the publication order?

No, the chronological order of the cases matches the publication order exactly. You can simply read them in the order they were released.

QWho is the author Jean-Luc Bannalec?

Jean-Luc Bannalec is the pen name of Jörg Bong, a German author, literary scholar, and publisher who splits his time between Germany and Brittany.

QIs there a television adaptation of the Brittany Mystery books?

Yes, there is a German TV series called Kommissar Dupin starring Pasquale Aleardi, which has been broadcasting since 2014.