Does this page include every Quentin Bates book?

This catalog lists the Quentin Bates books currently available in Sequencebooks, including standalone titles and series entries when available.

Are Quentin Bates series listed separately?

Yes. Each Quentin Bates series is broken out with book numbers, publication years, and a dedicated reading-order page.

Should I read Quentin Bates books in publication order or chronological order?

Publication order is usually the safest reading path. For series, follow the numbered reading order shown beside each title.

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Quentin Bates Complete Bibliography

Q: What is the best order to read Quentin Bates books?

Start with the series reading order for any connected books, then use the chronological list on this page for the full Quentin Bates bibliography.

Browse books by Quentin Bates in publication order, including standalone books, complete series lists, reading order, and publication years.

Updated 2026-07-11 / 11 books / 3 series

British author Quentin Bates is best known for his Officer Gunnhildur mystery series set in Iceland. His books have earned critical acclaim for their authentic portrayal of Nordic crime fiction. This page provides the Quentin Bates books in order, including both chronological and series reading order.

Books by Quentin Bates in Publication Order

2001 Life on the Edge POoNB / 1 Buy

2010 Frozen Assets / Frozen Out POoOGB / 1 Buy

2012 Cold Comfort POoOGB / 2 Buy

2013 Winterlude POoOGB / 3 Buy

2013 Chilled to the Bone POoOGB / 4 Buy

2014 Cold Steal POoOGB / 5 Buy

2015 Summerchill POoOGB / 6 Buy

2016 Thin Ice POoOGB / 7 Buy

2018 Cold Breath POoOGB / 8 Buy

2020 Cold Malice POoOGB / 9 Buy

2025 Historical Value POoSS / 1 Buy

Complete Quentin Bates Series Reading Order / browse all ->

Short Stories/Novellas Reading Order 1 book / 2025

01 Historical Value 2025 Buy

Non-Fiction Reading Order 1 book / 2001

01 Life on the Edge 2001 Buy

Officer Gunnhildur Reading Order 9 books / 2010-2020

01 Frozen Assets / Frozen Out 2010 Buy

02 Cold Comfort 2012 Buy

03 Winterlude 2013 Buy

04 Chilled to the Bone 2013 Buy

05 Cold Steal 2014 Buy

06 Summerchill 2015 Buy

07 Thin Ice 2016 Buy

08 Cold Breath 2018 Buy

09 Cold Malice 2020 Buy

Where to start with Quentin Bates

What is the best order to read Quentin Bates books?

Publication order is usually the safest place to start. If a book belongs to a series, follow the numbered series reading order shown on this page.

Are standalone books and series both included?

Yes. Standalone titles appear in the full chronological bibliography, and series are broken out separately with reading-order links when catalog data is available.

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