Where to start
The Angel of Darkness
2 versions · originally a book, 1998
This gripping historical thriller series follows Dr. Laszlo Kreizler as he applies nascent psychological profiling to solve brutal crimes.
✦ Most fans start here
The Angel of Darkness (1998)
The original novel
✦ Start hereThe Angel of Darkness
Caleb Carr · Book · 1998
The Angel of Darkness (1998) serves as the definitive source material, offering a dense, atmospheric exploration of Gilded Age New York through Carr’s meticulous and scholarly narrative prose.
2018 series
The Alienist
Cary Joji Fukunaga · Series · 2018
The Alienist (2018) television adaptation brings the dark, turn-of-the-century setting to life with cinematic visual flair, focusing on the collaborative procedural dynamics between the core investigative team members.
Common questions
Is The Angel of Darkness a direct sequel to The Alienist?
Yes, The Angel of Darkness is the second book in the series featuring the same core characters established in the first novel, The Alienist. You should read The Alienist first to fully understand the history and relationships of the protagonists before starting The Angel of Darkness.
Was The Angel of Darkness adapted into a TV show?
The Angel of Darkness was adapted into a television series, which aired as the second season of The Alienist in 2020. While the first season of the TV show covers the events of the original book, the second season follows the plot of The Angel of Darkness.
What order should I read The Alienist and The Angel of Darkness?
You should read The Alienist first, as it introduces the setting and the primary characters. The Angel of Darkness serves as the follow-up narrative, continuing the story established in the first book. Reading them in publication order ensures you follow the character development and overarching plot correctly.
Is The Angel of Darkness based on the 1998 book?
Yes, The Angel of Darkness is based on the 1998 book written by Caleb Carr. The 2018 TV adaptation titled The Alienist eventually covered the events of this specific novel during its second season, maintaining the title of the book for that portion of the series.