Charlie Higson Reading Order
11 series · 133 books
Charlie Higson is a versatile British entertainer and prolific author who has written across young adult fiction, science fiction, and action-adventure genres since 1982. Best known for The Enemy, his gripping post-apocalyptic young adult series, and for launching the Young Bond franchise with five spy thrillers, Higson has also contributed numerous works to the Doctor Who universe and Fighting Fantasy gamebooks. With over 130 books spanning multiple series, he combines his background as an actor, comedian, and television writer to craft engaging narratives across both original worlds and established properties.
Anthologies Series
Complete2 books (2014–2019)
Start with Doctor Who: 12 Doctors, 12 Stories and read in order.
Start this series with Doctor Who: 12 Doctors, 12 Stories
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Doctor Who 50th Anniversary E-Shorts Series
Complete12 books (2013–2014)
Start with A Big Hand for the Doctor(By: Eoin Colfer), the first of 12 books in the Doctor Who 50th Anniversary E-Shorts series.
Start this series with A Big Hand for the Doctor(By: Eoin Colfer)
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Doctor Who Short Stories/Novellas Series
Complete18 books (2001–2017)
Start with Time and Relative(By: Kim Newman), the first of 18 books in the Doctor Who Short Stories/Novellas series.
Start this series with Time and Relative(By: Kim Newman)
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Fighting Fantasy Gamebooks Series
Likely Complete71 books (1982–2022)
Start with The Warlock of Firetop Mountain(By: Ian Livingstone,Steve Jackson), the first of 71 books in the Fighting Fantasy Gamebooks series.
Start this series with The Warlock of Firetop Mountain(By: Ian Livingstone,Steve Jackson)
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James Bond Adventure Series
Complete1 book (2023–2023)
Non-Fiction Series
Complete1 book (2025–2025)
Picture Series
Complete1 book (2014–2014)
Standalone Novels Series
Likely Complete7 books (1992–2023)
Start with King of the Ants, the first of 7 books in the Standalone Novels series.
Start this series with King of the Ants
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The Enemy Series
Complete8 books (2009–2015)
Start with The Enemy, the first of 8 books in the The Enemy series.
Start this series with The Enemy
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Young Bond Series
Complete11 books (2005–2018)
Start with SilverFin, the first of 11 books in the Young Bond series.
Start this series with SilverFin
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Young Bond Graphic Novels Series
Complete1 book (2008–2008)
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Charlie Higson written?
- Charlie Higson has written 133 books across 11 series. Their published works span from 1982 to 2025.
- What is the first book in each Charlie Higson series?
- Here are the first books in Charlie Higson's series: Anthologies: Doctor Who: 12 Doctors, 12 Stories; Doctor Who 50th Anniversary E-Shorts: A Big Hand for the Doctor(By: Eoin Colfer); Doctor Who Short Stories/Novellas: Time and Relative(By: Kim Newman); Fighting Fantasy Gamebooks: The Warlock of Firetop Mountain(By: Ian Livingstone,Steve Jackson); The Enemy: The Enemy.
- What order should I read Charlie Higson's books?
- We recommend reading Charlie Higson's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are Charlie Higson's series complete?
- Charlie Higson has 9 completed series.