A.C. Baantjerbooks in chronological order

A.C. Baantjer (1923-2010) was a highly successful and prolific Dutch author best known for his long-running detective series featuring Inspector De Cock and his assistant, Sergeant Vledder. Born and raised in Amsterdam, Baantjer's writing was deeply rooted in his own experiences as a police officer, serving for 38 years with the Amsterdam police force. This background informed his realistic and gritty portrayals of crime and the city, creating a distinctive style that focused on meticulous investigation and the everyday lives of Amsterdam's inhabitants. He gained enormous popularity within the Netherlands, becoming a national literary icon.