The Purity of Vengeance book cover

Cover via Open Library

Movie · 2018

Is The Purtity of Vengeance based on a book?

Quick answer

Yes. The Purtity of Vengeance is based on the book The Purity of Vengeance by Jussi Adler-Olsen (2010).

The Purity of Vengeance is book 4 of the Department Q series.

The movie was released in 2018.

The book behind The Purtity of Vengeance

The Purity of Vengeance cover

The Purity of Vengeance

by Jussi Adler-Olsen · first published 2010 · crime fiction

Novel by Jussi Adler-Olsen.

Department Q: books in order

  1. The Keeper of Lost Causes (2007)
  2. The Absent One (2008)
  3. A Conspiracy of Faith
  4. The Purity of Vengeance (2010)
  5. The Marco Effect
  6. The Hanging Girl
  7. The Scarred Woman
  8. Victim 2117
  9. The Shadow Murders

Common questions

Is The Purtity of Vengeance based on a book?

Yes. The Purtity of Vengeance is based on the book The Purity of Vengeance by Jussi Adler-Olsen (2010).

Who wrote the book The Purtity of Vengeance is based on?

The Purity of Vengeance was written by Jussi Adler-Olsen and first published in 2010.

Is The Purity of Vengeance part of a series?

Yes, it is book 4 in the Department Q series (5 books listed below in reading order).

Should I read the book before watching?

Start with The Keeper of Lost Causes, book 1 of The Purity of Vengeance. If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read it before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the movie.

More screen adaptations of Jussi Adler-Olsen's books

Facts from Wikidata (CC0). See also Wikipedia.