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Adam Hall Reading Order

3 series ยท 28 books

Adam Hall was a prolific author known for his compelling spy novels and thrillers. Over his active years from 1951 to 1996, he published 28 books across three series, including the Hugo Bishop and Quiller series, as well as several standalone works. His most distinguished title remains within the realm of espionage fiction, showcasing his mastery of suspense and intricate plotting.

Hugo Bishop Series

Complete

6 books (1951โ€“1957)

Start with Knight Sinister, the first of 6 books in the Hugo Bishop series.

#Title
1
Knight Sinister
2
Cover of Queen in Danger
Queen in Danger
3
Cover of Bishop in Check
Bishop in Check
4
Pawn in Jeopardy / Dead Silence
5
Cover of Rook's Gambit / Dead Circuit
Rook's Gambit / Dead Circuit
6
Dead Sequence, etc

Quiller Series

Complete

19 books (1965โ€“1996)

Start with The Berlin Memorandum / Quiller Memorandum, the first of 19 books in the Quiller series.

#Title
1
The Berlin Memorandum / Quiller Memorandum
2
Cover of The 9th Directive
The 9th Directive
3
Cover of Striker Portfolio
Striker Portfolio
4
Cover of The Warsaw Document
The Warsaw Document
5
Cover of The Tango Briefing
The Tango Briefing
6
Cover of The Mandarin Cypher
The Mandarin Cypher
7
Cover of Kobra Manifesto
Kobra Manifesto
8
Cover of The Sinkiang Executive
The Sinkiang Executive
9
The Scorpion Signal
10
Cover of Peking Target
Peking Target
11
Northlight / Quiller
12
Cover of Quiller's Run
Quiller's Run
13
14
Cover of Quiller Barracuda
Quiller Barracuda
15
Cover of Quiller Bamboo
Quiller Bamboo
16
Cover of Quiller Solitaire
Quiller Solitaire
17
Cover of Quiller Meridian
Quiller Meridian
18
Cover of Quiller Salamander
Quiller Salamander
19
Cover of Quiller Balalaika
Quiller Balalaika

Standalone Novels Series

Complete

3 books (1957โ€“1967)

Start with Heat Wave and read in order.

#Title
1
2
Cover of The Volcanoes of San Domingo
The Volcanoes of San Domingo
3
A Blaze of Arms

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Adam Hall written?
Adam Hall has written 28 books across 3 series. Their published works span from 1951 to 1996.
What is the first book in each Adam Hall series?
Here are the first books in Adam Hall's series: Hugo Bishop: Knight Sinister; Quiller: The Berlin Memorandum / Quiller Memorandum.
What order should I read Adam Hall's books?
We recommend reading Adam Hall's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Are Adam Hall's series complete?
Adam Hall has 3 completed series.

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