Brian Freemantle Reading Order
7 series · 88 books
Brian Freemantle was a prolific English author who crafted sophisticated spy thrillers and non-fiction works spanning nearly five decades. Best known for his Charlie Muffin series, which debuted with the acclaimed 1977 novel of the same name, Freemantle became renowned for his intricate espionage plots and complex protagonists navigating Cold War tensions. Across eight different series totaling 88 books, he balanced fictional intrigue with factual exploration, establishing himself as a versatile writer capable of delivering both cerebral mysteries and grounded investigative narratives.
Charlie Muffin Series
Complete16 books (1977–2013)
Start with Charlie Muffin / Charlie M, the first of 16 books in the Charlie Muffin series.
Start this series with Charlie Muffin / Charlie M
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Cowley and Danilov Series
Complete4 books (1992–2004)
Start with The Button Man / In the Name of a Killer, the first of 4 books in the Cowley and Danilov series.
Start this series with The Button Man / In the Name of a Killer
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Culture of the Land Series
Complete26 books (1970–2016)
Start with Frog Pond Philosophy: Essays on the Relationship Between Humans and Nature(By: Frederick L. Kirschenmann,Strachan Donnelley,Ceara Donnelley,Bruce Jennings), the first of 26 books in the Culture of the Land series.
Start this series with Frog Pond Philosophy: Essays on the Relationship Between Humans and Nature(By: Frederick L. Kirschenmann,Strachan Donnelley,Ceara Donnelley,Bruce Jennings)
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| 3 |  Religion and Sustainable Agriculture: World Spiritual Traditions and Food Ethics(By: Norman Wirzba,Vandana Shiva,Pramod Parajuli,Pankaj Jain,A. Whitney Sanford,Todd Levasseur,Mark H. Dixon,Ragan Sutterfield,Maximilian Abouleish-Boes,Yigal Deutscher,Leonor Hurtado,Tristan Reader,Eston Pembamoyo,Michael Lemons,Terrol Johnson,Jagannath Adhikari,Anna Peterson,Raymond F. Person) |
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Non-Fiction Series
Complete5 books (1982–1996)
Start with KGB, the first of 5 books in the Non-Fiction series.
Start this series with KGB
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Sebastian Holmes Series
Complete2 books (2004–2005)
Start with The Holmes Inheritance and read in order.
Start this series with The Holmes Inheritance
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Short Story Collections Series
Complete1 book (1990–1990)
Standalone Novels Series
Complete34 books (1969–2015)
Start with The Touchables, the first of 34 books in the Standalone Novels series.
Start this series with The Touchables
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Brian Freemantle written?
- Brian Freemantle has written 88 books across 7 series. Their published works span from 1969 to 2016.
- What is the first book in each Brian Freemantle series?
- Here are the first books in Brian Freemantle's series: Charlie Muffin: Charlie Muffin / Charlie M; Cowley and Danilov: The Button Man / In the Name of a Killer; Culture of the Land: Frog Pond Philosophy: Essays on the Relationship Between Humans and Nature(By: Frederick L. Kirschenmann,Strachan Donnelley,Ceara Donnelley,Bruce Jennings); Non-Fiction: KGB; Sebastian Holmes: The Holmes Inheritance.
- What order should I read Brian Freemantle's books?
- We recommend reading Brian Freemantle's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are Brian Freemantle's series complete?
- Brian Freemantle has 7 completed series.