Christopher Hyde Reading Order
5 series · 34 books · Born 1949
Christopher Hyde is a prolific mystery and thriller writer who has crafted over thirty books spanning multiple series since 1979. His work blends historical intrigue with contemporary suspense, featuring recurring characters like investigator Finn Ryan and WWII-era protagonist Jane Todd, alongside standalone novels and the John Holliday series exploring templar mysteries. Known for weaving factual historical details into page-turning plots, Hyde has established himself as a skilled practitioner of both historical fiction and modern crime thrillers.
Finn Ryan Series
Complete4 books (2005–2008)
Start with Michelangelo's Notebook, the first of 4 books in the Finn Ryan series.
Start this series with Michelangelo's Notebook
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Jane Todd WWII Thrillers Series
Complete3 books (2002–2005)
Start with The Second Assassin and read in order.
Start this series with The Second Assassin
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Jay Fletcher Series
Complete2 books (1996–1999)
Start with Watch Me and read in order.
Start this series with Watch Me
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John Holliday/Templar Series
Complete9 books (2009–2015)
Start with The Sword of the Templars, the first of 9 books in the John Holliday/Templar series.
Start this series with The Sword of the Templars
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Standalone Novels Series
Complete16 books (1979–2003)
Start with The Wave, the first of 16 books in the Standalone Novels series.
Start this series with The Wave
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Christopher Hyde written?
- Christopher Hyde has written 34 books across 5 series. Their published works span from 1979 to 2015.
- What is the first book in each Christopher Hyde series?
- Here are the first books in Christopher Hyde's series: Finn Ryan: Michelangelo's Notebook; Jane Todd WWII Thrillers: The Second Assassin; Jay Fletcher: Watch Me; John Holliday/Templar: The Sword of the Templars.
- What order should I read Christopher Hyde's books?
- We recommend reading Christopher Hyde's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are Christopher Hyde's series complete?
- Christopher Hyde has 5 completed series.