Anthony Mccarten Reading Order
1 series · 17 books
Anthony McCarten is a New Zealand author and screenwriter renowned for adapting real-life stories into compelling narratives for both page and screen. His work spans novels and major motion picture screenplays, with particular acclaim for biopics exploring the lives of historical and cultural figures including Stephen Hawking, Winston Churchill, Freddie Mercury, Pope Francis, and Whitney Houston. A four-time Academy Award nominee, McCarten specializes in intimate character studies that balance historical significance with deeply human moments.
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Standalone Novels Series
Complete17 books
Anthony McCarten's collection of 17 standalone novels spans from 1991 to 2009 and should be read in publication order. The series is now complete and includes works such as Darkest Hour, The Theory of Everything, Funny Girl, Death of a Superhero, and The English Harem, among others. Each novel stands independently, allowing readers to begin with any title, though following the publication sequence provides insight into the author's evolving style and thematic interests across nearly two decades.
Start with A modest apocalypse and other stories, the first of 17 books in the Standalone Novels series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Darkest hour |
| 2 | Darkest hour |
| 3 | El instante más oscuro |
| 4 | In the absence of heroes |
| 5 | Show of hands |
| 6 | Show of hands |
| 7 | Spinners |
| 8 | The theory of everything |
| 9 | funny girl |
| 10 | A modest apocalypse and other stories 1991 |
| 11 | Spinners 1998 |
| 12 | Ladies night 2001 |
| 13 | The English Harem 2001 |
| 14 | Brilliance 2003 |
| 15 | Death of a Superhero 2006 |
| 16 | Endurance 2007 |
| 17 | Show of hands 2009 |
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