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Jack Higgins Reading Order

9 series Β· 77 books Β· Born 1954

Jack Higgins was a prolific writer known for his gripping thrillers and espionage novels. With 77 titles spanning nine series, including popular characters like Martin Fallon and Liam Devlin, he captivated readers for nearly six decades. His most notable work, "The Eagle Has Landed," solidified his reputation in the genre, making him a standout figure from 1959 to 2016.

Chance Twins/Rich and Jade Series

Complete

4 books (2007–2009)

Start with Death Run, the first of 4 books in the Chance Twins/Rich and Jade series.

#Title
1
2
3
Cover of First Strike
First Strike
4
Cover of Sharp Shot
Sharp Shot

Dougal Munro and Jack Carter Series

Complete

3 books (1986–1998)

Start with Night of the Fox and read in order.

#Title
1
Cover of Night of the Fox
Night of the Fox
2
Cover of Cold Harbour
Cold Harbour
3
Cover of Flight of Eagles
Flight of Eagles

Liam Devlin Series

Complete

4 books (1975–1991)

Start with The Eagle Has Landed, the first of 4 books in the Liam Devlin series.

#Title
1
Cover of The Eagle Has Landed
The Eagle Has Landed
2
Cover of Touch the Devil
Touch the Devil
3
Cover of Confessional
Confessional
4
Cover of The Eagle Has Flown
The Eagle Has Flown

Martin Fallon Series

Complete

2 books (1960–1973)

Start with Cry of the Hunter(As: Harry Patterson) and read in order.

#Title
1
Cover of Cry of the Hunter(As: Harry Patterson)
Cry of the Hunter(As: Harry Patterson)
2
Cover of A Prayer for the Dying
A Prayer for the Dying

Nick Miller Series

Complete

3 books (1965–1968)

Start with The Graveyard Shift and read in order.

#Title
1
Cover of The Graveyard Shift
The Graveyard Shift
2
Cover of Brought in Dead
Brought in Dead
3
Cover of Hell is Always Today
Hell is Always Today

Paul Chavasse Series

Complete

6 books (1962–1979)

Start with The Bormann Testament / The Testament of Caspar Schultz, the first of 6 books in the Paul Chavasse series.

#Title
1
Cover of The Bormann Testament / The Testament of Caspar Schultz
The Bormann Testament / The Testament of Caspar Schultz
2
Year of the Tiger
3
Cover of The Keys of Hell
The Keys of Hell
4
Cover of Midnight Never Comes
Midnight Never Comes
5
Cover of Dark Side of the Street
Dark Side of the Street
6
Cover of A Fine Night for Dying
A Fine Night for Dying

Sean Dillon Series

Complete

22 books (1992–2016)

Start with Eye of the Storm / Midnight Man, the first of 22 books in the Sean Dillon series.

#Title
1
Cover of Eye of the Storm / Midnight Man
Eye of the Storm / Midnight Man
2
Cover of Thunder Point
Thunder Point
3
Cover of On Dangerous Ground
On Dangerous Ground
4
Cover of Angel of Death
Angel of Death
5
Cover of Drink with the Devil
Drink with the Devil
6
Cover of The President's Daughter
The President's Daughter
7
Cover of The White House Connection
The White House Connection
8
Cover of Day of Reckoning
Day of Reckoning
9
Cover of Edge of Danger
Edge of Danger
10
Cover of Midnight Runner
Midnight Runner
11
Cover of Bad Company
Bad Company
12
Cover of Dark Justice
Dark Justice
13
Without Mercy
14
Cover of Rough Justice
Rough Justice
15
Cover of The Killing Ground
The Killing Ground
16
Cover of A Darker Place
A Darker Place
17
Cover of The Wolf at the Door
The Wolf at the Door
18
Cover of The Judas Gate
The Judas Gate
19
Cover of A Devil is Waiting
A Devil is Waiting
20
Cover of The Death Trade
The Death Trade
21
Cover of Rain on the Dead
Rain on the Dead
22
Cover of The Midnight Bell
The Midnight Bell

Simon Vaughn Series

Complete

3 books (1967–1979)

Start with Dark Side of the Street and read in order.

#Title
1
Cover of Dark Side of the Street
Dark Side of the Street
2
Cover of The Savage Day
The Savage Day
3
Cover of Day of Judgment
Day of Judgment

Standalone Novels Series

Complete

30 books (1959–1989)

Start with Sad Wind from the Sea(As:Harry Patterson), the first of 30 books in the Standalone Novels series.

#Title
1
Cover of Sad Wind from the Sea(As:Harry Patterson)
Sad Wind from the Sea(As:Harry Patterson)
2
Cover of The Thousand Faces of Night(As:Harry Patterson)
The Thousand Faces of Night(As:Harry Patterson)
3
Cover of Comes the Dark Stranger(As:Harry Patterson)
Comes the Dark Stranger(As:Harry Patterson)
4
Cover of Hell Is Too Crowded(As:Harry Patterson)
Hell Is Too Crowded(As:Harry Patterson)
5
Cover of Pay the Devil(As:Harry Patterson)
Pay the Devil(As:Harry Patterson)
6
Cover of Seven Pillars to Hell / Sheba(As:Hugh Marlowe)
Seven Pillars to Hell / Sheba(As:Hugh Marlowe)
7
Cover of The Dark Side of the Island(As:Harry Patterson)
The Dark Side of the Island(As:Harry Patterson)
8
Cover of A Phoenix in the Blood(As:Harry Patterson)
A Phoenix in the Blood(As:Harry Patterson)
9
Passage by Night(As:Hugh Marlowe)
10
Cover of Thunder at Noon / Dillinger(As:Harry Patterson)
Thunder at Noon / Dillinger(As:Harry Patterson)
11
Cover of Wrath of the Lion(As:Harry Patterson)
Wrath of the Lion(As:Harry Patterson)
12
Cover of A Candle for the Dead / The Violent Enemy(As:Hugh Marlowe)
A Candle for the Dead / The Violent Enemy(As:Hugh Marlowe)
13
Cover of The Iron Tiger(As:Harry Patterson)
The Iron Tiger(As:Harry Patterson)
14
Cover of East of Desolation
East of Desolation
15
Cover of In the Hour Before Midnight / The Sicilian Heritage
In the Hour Before Midnight / The Sicilian Heritage
16
A Game for Heroes(As:James Graham)
17
Cover of Night Judgement at Sinos
Night Judgement at Sinos
18
Cover of The Last Place God Made
The Last Place God Made
19
Cover of The Wrath of God(As:James Graham)
The Wrath of God(As:James Graham)
20
Cover of Toll for the Brave(As:Harry Patterson)
Toll for the Brave(As:Harry Patterson)
21
Cover of The Khufra Run(As:James Graham)
The Khufra Run(As:James Graham)
22
Cover of The Run to Morning / Bloody Passage(As:James Graham)
The Run to Morning / Bloody Passage(As:James Graham)
23
Storm Warning
24
Cover of The Valhalla Exchange
The Valhalla Exchange
25
Cover of To Catch a King(As:Harry Patterson)
To Catch a King(As:Harry Patterson)
26
Cover of Solo / The Cretan Lover
Solo / The Cretan Lover
27
Cover of Luciano's Luck
Luciano's Luck
28
29
Cover of A Season in Hell
A Season in Hell
30
Memoirs of a Dance-Hall Romeo

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Jack Higgins written?
Jack Higgins has written 77 books across 9 series. Their published works span from 1959 to 2016.
What is the first book in each Jack Higgins series?
Here are the first books in Jack Higgins's series: Chance Twins/Rich and Jade: Death Run; Dougal Munro and Jack Carter: Night of the Fox; Liam Devlin: The Eagle Has Landed; Martin Fallon: Cry of the Hunter(As: Harry Patterson); Nick Miller: The Graveyard Shift.
What order should I read Jack Higgins's books?
We recommend reading Jack Higgins's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Are Jack Higgins's series complete?
Jack Higgins has 9 completed series.

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