Product guide

No Song for the Dead: A Department Q Novel

Novel: No Song for the Dead is a Department Q mystery by Jussi Adler-Olsen, bringing retired Carl Mørck back into the investigation through a troubling audio recording. The 496-page English-language listing describes a team confronting an old murder-suicide case alongside a separate trail of violence.

At a glance

The story returns to Department Q after Carl Mørck's retirement, with an audio recording prompting a fresh look at an older murder-suicide case.
A new transfer, Helena Henry, joins the team as they also examine seemingly unrelated acts of violence and a long-ago event.
The listing describes this as part of Jussi Adler-Olsen's Department Q series.

Price

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Reference price: ~~$30.00~~

Price checked: Nov 14, 2026

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Pros and cons

Pros

The plot description sets up intersecting investigations, giving crime-fiction readers both a historical case and a newer thread to follow.
Customer feedback specifically notes character development, including Assad's continued growth.

Technical specifications

7 specifications

Book details
Publisher	Dutton
Publication date	September 8, 2026
Language	English
Print length	496 pages
ISBN-13	979-8217178513

Dimensions and installation
Weight listed	1.46 pounds
Dimensions	6.38 x 1.64 x 9.3 inches

What to know before buying

The listing says the publication date is September 8, 2026. Confirm the edition and release timing if you need a copy by a particular date. The supplied details identify print length and dimensions but do not explicitly state the binding.

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Readers following the Department Q series who want another installment with returning characters.
Mystery readers drawn to police investigations, older unresolved cases and multiple connected plot threads.

Less suited to

Readers looking for a standalone novel with no prior Department Q context, since the listing frames it as part of an ongoing series.
Buyers who need a confirmed format or binding, which is not explicitly named in the supplied details.

Customer reviews on Amazon

4.6 / 5 · 1,178 ratings

5 stars66%66%
4 stars27%27%
3 stars6%6%
2 stars1%1%
1 star0%0%

Customer feedback highlights the book's content and character development, including continued growth for Assad. That may matter to readers invested in the returning team, while the positive aggregate rating offers a generally favorable signal but cannot establish what every reader will think.

Positive themes

Customers describe the content positively, with one calling it among the best in the mystery/thriller series.
Customer feedback praises character development and notes Assad's growth.

Frequently asked questions

What is No Song for the Dead about?

The listing describes Department Q investigating an audio recording connected to an old murder-suicide case while also pursuing possible links among more recent acts of violence.

Is this part of a series?

Yes. The listing identifies it as a Department Q novel by Jussi Adler-Olsen.

How long is the book?

The listed print length is 496 pages.

What publication date is listed?

The supplied product details list September 8, 2026.