Bill Granger Reading Order
3 series Β· 23 books
Bill Granger is an Australian author who crafted tense espionage thrillers and mystery novels between 1979 and 1994, publishing 23 books across multiple series. Known for his intricate plotting and literary approach to the thriller genre, Granger created memorable characters including the resourceful Drover and the shadowy November Man operative. His work blends sophisticated storytelling with action-driven narratives, appealing to readers who appreciate intelligent spy fiction with psychological depth.
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Drover Series
Complete3 books (1991β1994)
Bill Granger's Drover series comprises three complete novels published between 1991 and 1994, blending mystery, thriller, and literary fiction elements with action and adventure. The trilogy should be read in publication order, beginning with Drover, followed by Drover and the Zebras, and concluding with Drover and the Designated Hitter. This compact series offers a self-contained narrative arc across its three installments.
Start with Drover and read in order.
Start this series with Drover
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
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| 1 | Drover |
| 2 | Drover and the Zebras |
| 3 | Drover and the Designated Hitter |
November Man Series
Complete13 books (1979β1993)
Bill Granger's November Man series comprises 13 spy thrillers published between 1979 and 1993, following a complete narrative arc across the Cold War era. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with The November Man, also known as Code Name November, and continuing through Burning the Apostle. This espionage series combines literary fiction with action-driven storytelling, offering a finished collection for readers seeking a fully resolved saga.
Start with The November Man / Code Name November, the first of 13 books in the November Man series.
Start this series with The November Man / Code Name November
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
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| 1 | The November Man / Code Name November |
| 2 | Schism |
| 3 | The Shattered Eye |
| 4 | The British Cross |
| 5 | Zurich Numbers |
| 6 | Hemingway's Notebook |
| 7 | There Are No Spies |
| 8 | The Infant of Prague |
| 9 | Henry McGee Is Not Dead |
| 10 | The Man Who Heard Too Much |
| 11 | League of Terror |
| 12 | The Last Good German |
| 13 | Burning the Apostle |
Standalone Novels Series
Complete7 books (1980β1987)
Bill Granger's seven-book series of standalone mystery and thriller novels spans from 1980 to 1987 and is now complete. Though each entry can be read independently, the books should be approached in publication order beginning with Sweeps. The series includes Granger's works published under his own name as well as those credited to the pseudonym Joe Gash, offering readers a complete look at his work across this period of crime fiction writing.
Start with Sweeps, the first of 7 books in the Standalone Novels series.
Start this series with Sweeps
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
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| 1 | Sweeps |
| 2 | Public Murders |
| 3 | Queen's Crossing |
| 4 | Time for Frankie Coolin |
| 5 | Priestly Murders(As: Joe Gash) |
| 6 | Newspaper Murder(As: Joe Gash) |
| 7 | The El Murders |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Bill Granger written?
- Bill Granger has written 23 books across 3 series. Their published works span from 1979 to 1994.
- What is the first book in each Bill Granger series?
- Here are the first books in Bill Granger's series: Drover: Drover; November Man: The November Man / Code Name November.
- What order should I read Bill Granger's books?
- We recommend reading Bill Granger's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are Bill Granger's series complete?
- Bill Granger has 3 completed series.

