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Humphrey Hawksley Reading Order

5 series · 17 books

Action & AdventureMystery & ThrillerNon-Fiction

Humphrey Hawksley is a veteran foreign correspondent whose decades reporting for the BBC inform his gripping thrillers and prescient non-fiction works. Drawing on firsthand experience covering global conflicts and international crises, he crafts intelligent action narratives featuring protagonists like intelligence operative Kat Polinski and Arctic investigator Rake Ozenna. His output spans espionage fiction, speculative future scenarios, and hard-hitting journalism that explores real-world geopolitical tensions.

Agent Kat Polinski Thriller Series

Complete

3 books (2007–2013)

Start with The History Book / Security Breach and read in order.

Start this series with The History Book / Security Breach

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The History Book / Security Breach
2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
Friends and Enemies
2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3

Future History Series

Complete

3 books (1997–2003)

Start with Dragon Strike and read in order.

Start this series with Dragon Strike

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1
Cover of Dragon Strike
Dragon Strike
1997Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
Cover of Dragon Fire
3
Cover of The Third World War
The Third World War
2003Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Non-Fiction Series

Complete

2 books (2009–2018)

Start with Democracy Kills and read in order.

Start this series with Democracy Kills

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Cover of Democracy Kills
Democracy Kills
2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
Cover of Asian Waters
Asian Waters
2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Rake Ozenna Thriller Series

Ongoing

6 books (2018–2026)

Start with Man on Ice, the first of 6 books in the Rake Ozenna Thriller series.

Start this series with Man on Ice

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Cover of Man on Ice
2
Cover of Man on Edge
3
Cover of Man on Fire
4
Cover of Ice Islands
5
6

Standalone Novels Series

Complete

3 books (1998–2001)

Start with Ceremony of Innocence and read in order.

Start this series with Ceremony of Innocence

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Ceremony of Innocence
1998Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
Cover of Absolute Measures
Absolute Measures
1999Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Humphrey Hawksley written?
Humphrey Hawksley has written 17 books across 5 series. Their published works span from 1997 to 2026.
What is the first book in each Humphrey Hawksley series?
Here are the first books in Humphrey Hawksley's series: Agent Kat Polinski Thriller: The History Book / Security Breach; Future History: Dragon Strike; Non-Fiction: Democracy Kills; Rake Ozenna Thriller: Man on Ice.
What order should I read Humphrey Hawksley's books?
We recommend reading Humphrey Hawksley's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Humphrey Hawksley still writing new books?
Yes, Humphrey Hawksley has 1 ongoing series: Rake Ozenna Thriller.

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