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Arnaldur Indriðason: books in order and screen adaptations
Quick answer
Arnaldur Indriðason has 2 books adapted into 2 TV shows and movies.
About Arnaldur Indriðason's books on screen
Arnaldur Indriðason has 2 works on record that have been adapted for the screen, published from 1999 to 2000. Together they have become 2 movies. The first adaptation was Jar City (2006), and the most recent released one is Operation Napoleon (2023). Series: Detective Erlendur series.
Arnaldur Indriðason books with adaptations, in publication order
- Operation Napoleon (1999) · adapted as Operation Napoleon (2023)
- Jar City (2000) · Detective Erlendur series #3 · adapted as Jar City (2006)
TV shows and movies based on Arnaldur Indriðason's books
- Operation Napoleon (movie, 2023)
- Jar City (movie, 2006)
Common questions
How many Arnaldur Indriðason books have been made into movies or TV shows?
2 books have been adapted into 2 TV shows and movies.
What was the first Arnaldur Indriðason adaptation?
Jar City, released in 2006, a movie based on Jar City.
Is a new Arnaldur Indriðason adaptation coming?
No new adaptation date is on record yet; the latest released one is Operation Napoleon.
Where should I start reading Arnaldur Indriðason?
For the series, start with Jar City, the first book in reading order.