Where to start
The Angel of Darkness
2 versions · originally a book, 1998
Themes: Child Murder, Psychological Profiling, Late 19th Century New York, Social Commentary, Justice.
This gripping historical thriller series follows Dr. Laszlo Kreizler as he applies nascent forensic psychology to hunt New York's most depraved killers.
✦ Most fans start here
The Angel of Darkness (1998)
The original novel
✦ Start hereThe Angel of Darkness
Caleb Carr · Book · 1998
The 1998 novel The Angel of Darkness provides the definitive, expansive foundation for the series, offering readers dense psychological detail and atmospheric period prose that defines the franchise's literary roots.
2018 series
The Alienist
Cary Joji Fukunaga · Series · 2018
The 2018 television series The Alienist translates the tension of the source material into a visceral visual medium, masterfully recreating the grit and social stratification of Gilded Age New York City.
Common questions
Is The Angel of Darkness a sequel to The Alienist?
Yes, The Angel of Darkness is the direct sequel to the original novel The Alienist. While the 2018 television series adapted The Alienist, The Angel of Darkness continues the narrative arc of the characters established in the first book.
Should I read The Alienist before starting The Angel of Darkness?
It is recommended to read The Alienist before The Angel of Darkness. Reading them in order provides the necessary context for the character development and relationships that carry over into the events of the second book.
What order should I read The Angel of Darkness in?
You should read The Angel of Darkness after completing The Alienist. These books are part of a series featuring the same protagonists, and the events in The Angel of Darkness build upon the foundation laid in the first novel.
Is The Angel of Darkness available as a television show?
The Alienist was adapted into a television series in 2018. While the 1998 book The Angel of Darkness serves as the source material for the second season of that television production, the show is primarily identified by the title of the first book.