Dick Francis Reading Order
7 series · 59 books · Born 1920
Dick Francis was a renowned British author known for his captivating crime novels set against the backdrop of horse racing. With a prolific career spanning from 1957 to 2025, he published 59 books across seven series, including the acclaimed Sid Halley and Kit Fielding, along with standalone novels and short story collections. His compelling storytelling has made him a prominent figure in the genre, appealing to both horse racing enthusiasts and mystery lovers alike.
Anthologies Series
Complete6 books (1958–1992)
Start with Galaxy Science Fiction, September 1958, the first of 6 books in the Anthologies series.
Jefferson Hinkley Series
Complete3 books (2014–2016)
Start with Damage(With: Felix Francis) and read in order.
Kit Fielding Series
Complete2 books (1985–1986)
Start with Break In and read in order.
Non-Fiction Series
Complete3 books (1957–1986)
Start with The Sport of Queens: The Autobiography of Dick Francis and read in order.
Short Story Collections Series
Complete1 book (1998–1998)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Field of Thirteen 1998Buy 🇺🇸 |
Sid Halley Series
Ongoing7 books (1965–2025)
Start with Odds Against, the first of 7 books in the Sid Halley series.
Standalone Novels Series
Complete37 books (1962–2010)
Start with Dead Cert, the first of 37 books in the Standalone Novels series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Dead Cert 1962Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  Nerve 1964Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  For Kicks 1965Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  Flying Finish 1966Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  Blood Sport 1967Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  Forfeit 1968Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  Enquiry 1969Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  Rat Race 1970Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  Bonecrack 1971Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  Smokescreen 1972Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 |  Slay Ride 1973Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 |  Knockdown 1974Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 |  High Stakes 1975Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 | In the Frame 1976Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 15 |  Risk 1977Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 16 |  Trial Run 1978Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 17 |  Reflex 1980Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 18 |  Twice Shy 1981Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 19 | Banker 1982Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 20 |  The Danger 1983Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 21 | Proof 1984Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 22 |  Hot Money 1987Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 23 | The Edge 1988Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 24 |  Straight 1989Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 25 |  Longshot 1990Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 26 |  Comeback 1991Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 27 |  Driving Force 1992Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 28 |  Decider 1993Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 29 |  Wild Horses 1994Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 30 | To the Hilt 1996Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 31 |  10 lb. Penalty 1997Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 32 |  Second Wind 1999Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 33 |  Shattered 2000Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 34 |  Dead Heat(With: Felix Francis) 2007Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 35 |  Silks(With: Felix Francis) 2008Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 36 |  Even Money(With: Felix Francis) 2009Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 37 |  Crossfire(With: Felix Francis) 2010Buy 🇺🇸 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Dick Francis written?
- Dick Francis has written 59 books across 7 series. Their published works span from 1957 to 2025.
- What is the first book in each Dick Francis series?
- Here are the first books in Dick Francis's series: Anthologies: Galaxy Science Fiction, September 1958; Jefferson Hinkley: Damage(With: Felix Francis); Kit Fielding: Break In; Non-Fiction: The Sport of Queens: The Autobiography of Dick Francis; Sid Halley: Odds Against.
- What order should I read Dick Francis's books?
- We recommend reading Dick Francis's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Dick Francis still writing new books?
- Yes, Dick Francis has 1 ongoing series: Sid Halley.