Charles Cumming Reading Order
4 series · 13 books · Born 1971
Charles Cumming is a British author known for his compelling spy fiction and screenwriting. With a career spanning from 2001 to 2026, he has published 13 works across four series, including the Alec Milius and Thomas Kell novels, as well as the acclaimed standalone titles. His notable contributions to the genre have solidified his status as a master of intrigue and suspense.
Alec Milius Series
Complete2 books (2001–2006)
Start with A Spy by Nature and read in order.
Box 88 Series
Ongoing4 books (2020–2026)
Start with Box 88, the first of 4 books in the Box 88 series.
Standalone Novels Series
Complete4 books (2003–2019)
Start with The Hidden Man, the first of 4 books in the Standalone Novels series.
Thomas Kell Series
Complete3 books (2012–2018)
Start with A Foreign Country and read in order.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Charles Cumming written?
- Charles Cumming has written 13 books across 4 series. Their published works span from 2001 to 2026.
- What is the first book in each Charles Cumming series?
- Here are the first books in Charles Cumming's series: Alec Milius: A Spy by Nature; Box 88: Box 88; Thomas Kell: A Foreign Country.
- What order should I read Charles Cumming's books?
- We recommend reading Charles Cumming's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Charles Cumming still writing new books?
- Yes, Charles Cumming has 1 ongoing series: Box 88.