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Harold Robbins

Harold Robbins Reading Order

7 series · 37 books · Born 1916-05-21

Non-FictionRomance

Harold Robbins was a prolific novelist known for sweeping romantic narratives filled with luxury, ambition, and intricate character dynamics. Writing across multiple decades from 1948 to 2011, he crafted over 37 books that blended elements of romance with explorations of power and wealth in contemporary settings. His body of work spans standalone novels, series including the Madison Dupre books and The Betsy, and various anthologies that showcase his talent for crafting compelling stories centered on complex relationships and high-stakes drama.

Anthologies Series

Complete

1 book (2003–2003)

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Cover of Victory

Madison Dupre Series

Complete

4 books (2007–2011)

Start with The Looters, the first of 4 books in the Madison Dupre series.

Start this series with The Looters

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1
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2
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The Deceivers(By: Junius Podrug)
2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
Cover of The Shroud(By: Junius Podrug)
The Shroud(By: Junius Podrug)
2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
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The Curse(By: Junius Podrug)
2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Non-Fiction Series

Complete

1 book (2006–2006)

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1
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The Last of the Realists
2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Standalone Novels Series

Complete

25 books (1948–2006)

Start with Never Love a Stranger, the first of 25 books in the Standalone Novels series.

Start this series with Never Love a Stranger

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Never Love a Stranger
1948Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
The Dream Merchants
1949Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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A Stone for Danny Fisher
1952Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
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Never Leave Me
1954Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
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79 Park Avenue
1955Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6
Cover of Stiletto
7
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Where Love Has Gone
1962Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8
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The Adventurers
1966Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9
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The Inheritors
1969Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10
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11
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The Lonely Lady
1976Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12
Dreams Die First
1978Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13
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Memories of Another Day
1979Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
14
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Goodbye, Janette
1981Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
15
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16
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The Storyteller
1982Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
17
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Descent from Xanadu
1984Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
18
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The Piranhas
1991Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
19
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20
Never Enough
2001Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
21
22
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Heat of Passion
2003Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
23
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The Betrayers(By: Junius Podrug)
2004Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
24
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Blood Royal(By: Junius Podrug)
2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
25
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The Devil to Pay(By: Junius Podrug)
2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

The Betsy Series

Complete

2 books (1971–1996)

Start with The Betsy and read in order.

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1
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2
The Stallion
1996Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

The Carpetbaggers Series

Complete

2 books (1961–1995)

Start with The Carpetbaggers and read in order.

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1
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The Carpetbaggers
1961Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
Cover of The Raiders

The Predators Series

Complete

2 books (1995–2000)

Start with The Predators and read in order.

Start this series with The Predators

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1
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The Predators
1995Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Harold Robbins written?
Harold Robbins has written 37 books across 7 series. Their published works span from 1948 to 2011.
What is the first book in each Harold Robbins series?
Here are the first books in Harold Robbins's series: Madison Dupre: The Looters; The Betsy: The Betsy; The Carpetbaggers: The Carpetbaggers; The Predators: The Predators.
What order should I read Harold Robbins's books?
We recommend reading Harold Robbins's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Are Harold Robbins's series complete?
Harold Robbins has 7 completed series.

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