Colin Falconer Reading Order
10 series Β· 64 books Β· Born 1953
Colin Falconer, an accomplished English-born Australian author, specializes in epic historical fiction and adventure. With a prolific portfolio of 64 books spanning 10 series, including the DI Charlie George and DI Madeleine Fox mysteries, he is best known for his gripping narrative in "Jerusalem." Active from 1990 to 2025, Falconer continues to captivate readers with his unique storytelling style.
20th Century Stories Series
Complete6 books (2002β2018)
Start with Anastasia, the first of 6 books in the 20th Century Stories series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Anastasia 2002Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Pearls 2003Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Isabella: Braveheart of France 2013Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | War Baby 2013Buy πΊπΈ |
| 5 | Sleeping with the Enemy 2017Buy πΊπΈ |
| 6 | Live For Me 2018Buy πΊπΈ |
DI Charlie George Series
Likely Complete4 books (2018β2021)
Start with Lucifer Falls, the first of 4 books in the DI Charlie George series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Lucifer Falls 2018Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Innocence Dies 2019Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Angels Weep 2020Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | Cry Justice 2021Buy πΊπΈ |
DI Madeleine Fox Series
Complete2 books (1999β2000)
Start with Rough Justice and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Rough Justice 1999Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | The Certainty of Doing Evil 2000Buy πΊπΈ |
Epic Historical Fiction / Adventure Series
Ongoing15 books (1990β2025)
Start with Venom, the first of 15 books in the Epic Historical Fiction / Adventure series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Venom 1990Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Harem 1992Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Feathered Serpent / Aztec 1996Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | When We Were Gods / Cleopatra: Daughter of the Nile 1999Buy πΊπΈ |
| 5 | East India 2000Buy πΊπΈ |
| 6 | Silk Road 2000Buy πΊπΈ |
| 7 | Stigmata 2004Buy πΊπΈ |
| 8 | Colossus 2014Buy πΊπΈ |
| 9 | Sleeping with the Enemy 2017Buy πΊπΈ |
| 10 | Live For Me 2018Buy πΊπΈ |
| 11 | Lord of the Atlas 2021Buy πΊπΈ |
| 12 | Fever Coast 2022Buy πΊπΈ |
| 13 | Ends of the Earth 2023Buy πΊπΈ |
| 14 | Converso 2024Buy πΊπΈ |
| 15 | An Ambush of Tigers 2025Buy πΊπΈ |
Jerusalem Series
Complete4 books (2012β2013)
Start with Jerusalem, the first of 4 books in the Jerusalem series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Jerusalem 2012Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Freedom 2013Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Israel 2013Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | Zion 2013Buy πΊπΈ |
Magdalena Fuentes Series
Complete3 books (2017β2017)
Start with Havana Girl and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Havana Girl 2017Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | LA Woman 2017Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Saigon Wife 2017Buy πΊπΈ |
Naked Series
Complete3 books (2013β2013)
Start with Naked In Havana / Havana Girl and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Naked In Havana / Havana Girl 2013Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Naked in LA / LA Woman 2013Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Naked in Saigon / Saigon Wife 2013Buy πΊπΈ |
Opium Series
Complete5 books (1994β2013)
Start with Opium, the first of 5 books in the Opium series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Opium 1994Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Air Opium 2012Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Chasing the Dragon 2013Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | Eye of the Tiger 2013Buy πΊπΈ |
| 5 | Godless 2013Buy πΊπΈ |
Standalone Novels Series
Complete20 books (1991β2019)
Start with Fury, the first of 20 books in the Standalone Novels series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Fury 1991Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Deathwatch 1992Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Harem / The Sultan's Harem 1992Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | Triad 1995Buy πΊπΈ |
| 5 | Aztec / Feathered Serpent 1996Buy πΊπΈ |
| 6 | Dangerous 1996Buy πΊπΈ |
| 7 | Disappeared 1997Buy πΊπΈ |
| 8 | Seraglio 2002Buy πΊπΈ |
| 9 | My Beautiful Spy 2005Buy πΊπΈ |
| 10 | The Naked Husband 2005Buy πΊπΈ |
| 11 | Corrigan's Run 2013Buy πΊπΈ |
| 12 | Istanbul 2013Buy πΊπΈ |
| 13 | The Black Witch of Mexico 2014Buy πΊπΈ |
| 14 | A Great Love of Small Proportion 2016Buy πΊπΈ |
| 15 | Blood Moon Over Zanzibar 2016Buy πΊπΈ |
| 16 | Valhalla Atlantis 2016Buy πΊπΈ |
| 17 | The Good Daughter 2017Buy πΊπΈ |
| 18 | The Unkillable Kitty O'Kane 2017Buy πΊπΈ |
| 19 | A Vain and Indecent Woman 2018Buy πΊπΈ |
| 20 | Loving Liberty Levine 2019Buy πΊπΈ |
William Shakespeare Detective Agency Series
Complete2 books (2014β2014)
Start with The Dark Lady and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Dark Lady 2014Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | The School of Night 2014Buy πΊπΈ |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Colin Falconer written?
- Colin Falconer has written 64 books across 10 series. Their published works span from 1990 to 2025.
- What is the first book in each Colin Falconer series?
- Here are the first books in Colin Falconer's series: 20th Century Stories: Anastasia; DI Charlie George: Lucifer Falls; DI Madeleine Fox: Rough Justice; Epic Historical Fiction / Adventure: Venom; Jerusalem: Jerusalem.
- What order should I read Colin Falconer's books?
- We recommend reading Colin Falconer's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Colin Falconer still writing new books?
- Yes, Colin Falconer has 1 ongoing series: Epic Historical Fiction / Adventure.

