Alan Furst Reading Order
6 series · 23 books · Born 1941
Alan Furst was a prominent American writer known for his captivating historical spy novels. With 23 books over 6 series, including notable works like Night Soldiers and Roger Levin, he focused on themes of intrigue and resilience during the tumultuous years leading up to and during World War II. Active from 1976 until 2019, Furst's writing is celebrated for its rich portrayal of Eastern European culture and history.
Anthologies Series
Complete1 book (2003–2003)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Book of Spies: An Anthology of Literary Espionage 2003Buy 🇺🇸 |
Childrens Series
Complete1 book (2014–2014)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Give Peas a Chance 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
Night Soldiers Series
Complete15 books (1988–2019)
Start with Night Soldiers, the first of 15 books in the Night Soldiers series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Night Soldiers 1988Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  Dark Star 1991Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  The Polish Officer 1995Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  The World at Night 1996Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  Red Gold 1999Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  Kingdom of Shadows 2000Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  Blood of Victory 2002Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  Dark Voyage 2004Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  The Foreign Correspondent 2006Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  The Spies of Warsaw 2008Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 |  Spies of the Balkans 2010Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 |  Mission to Paris 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 |  Midnight in Europe 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 |  A Hero of France 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 15 | Under Occupation 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
Roger Levin Series
Complete3 books (1976–1981)
Start with Your Day in the Barrel and read in order.
Standalone Novels Series
Complete1 book (1984–1984)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Shadow Trade 1984Buy 🇺🇸 |
T.J & Blake Series
Complete2 books (2014–2019)
Start with The Big Tip and read in order.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Alan Furst written?
- Alan Furst has written 23 books across 6 series. Their published works span from 1976 to 2019.
- What is the first book in each Alan Furst series?
- Here are the first books in Alan Furst's series: Night Soldiers: Night Soldiers; Roger Levin: Your Day in the Barrel; T.J & Blake: The Big Tip.
- What order should I read Alan Furst's books?
- We recommend reading Alan Furst's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are Alan Furst's series complete?
- Alan Furst has 6 completed series.