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
Complete4 books (2007β2009)
Start with Death Run, the first of 4 books in the Chance Twins/Rich and Jade series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Death Run 2007Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Sure Fire 2007Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | First Strike 2009Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | Sharp Shot 2009Buy πΊπΈ |
Dougal Munro and Jack Carter Series
Complete3 books (1986β1998)
Start with Night of the Fox and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Night of the Fox 1986Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Cold Harbour 1990Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Flight of Eagles 1998Buy πΊπΈ |
Liam Devlin Series
Complete4 books (1975β1991)
Start with The Eagle Has Landed, the first of 4 books in the Liam Devlin series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Eagle Has Landed 1975Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Touch the Devil 1982Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Confessional 1985Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | The Eagle Has Flown 1991Buy πΊπΈ |
Martin Fallon Series
Complete2 books (1960β1973)
Start with Cry of the Hunter(As: Harry Patterson) and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Cry of the Hunter(As: Harry Patterson) 1960Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | A Prayer for the Dying 1973Buy πΊπΈ |
Nick Miller Series
Complete3 books (1965β1968)
Start with The Graveyard Shift and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Graveyard Shift 1965Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Brought in Dead 1967Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Hell is Always Today 1968Buy πΊπΈ |
Paul Chavasse Series
Complete6 books (1962β1979)
Start with The Bormann Testament / The Testament of Caspar Schultz, the first of 6 books in the Paul Chavasse series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Bormann Testament / The Testament of Caspar Schultz 1962Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Year of the Tiger 1963Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | The Keys of Hell 1965Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | Midnight Never Comes 1966Buy πΊπΈ |
| 5 | Dark Side of the Street 1967Buy πΊπΈ |
| 6 | A Fine Night for Dying 1979Buy πΊπΈ |
Sean Dillon Series
Complete22 books (1992β2016)
Start with Eye of the Storm / Midnight Man, the first of 22 books in the Sean Dillon series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Eye of the Storm / Midnight Man 1992Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Thunder Point 1993Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | On Dangerous Ground 1994Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | Angel of Death 1995Buy πΊπΈ |
| 5 | Drink with the Devil 1996Buy πΊπΈ |
| 6 | The President's Daughter 1997Buy πΊπΈ |
| 7 | The White House Connection 1998Buy πΊπΈ |
| 8 | Day of Reckoning 2000Buy πΊπΈ |
| 9 | Edge of Danger 2001Buy πΊπΈ |
| 10 | Midnight Runner 2002Buy πΊπΈ |
| 11 | Bad Company 2003Buy πΊπΈ |
| 12 | Dark Justice 2004Buy πΊπΈ |
| 13 | Without Mercy 2005Buy πΊπΈ |
| 14 | Rough Justice 2008Buy πΊπΈ |
| 15 | The Killing Ground 2008Buy πΊπΈ |
| 16 | A Darker Place 2009Buy πΊπΈ |
| 17 | The Wolf at the Door 2009Buy πΊπΈ |
| 18 | The Judas Gate 2010Buy πΊπΈ |
| 19 | A Devil is Waiting 2012Buy πΊπΈ |
| 20 | The Death Trade 2013Buy πΊπΈ |
| 21 | Rain on the Dead 2014Buy πΊπΈ |
| 22 | The Midnight Bell 2016Buy πΊπΈ |
Simon Vaughn Series
Complete3 books (1967β1979)
Start with Dark Side of the Street and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Dark Side of the Street 1967Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | The Savage Day 1972Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Day of Judgment 1979Buy πΊπΈ |
Standalone Novels Series
Complete30 books (1959β1989)
Start with Sad Wind from the Sea(As:Harry Patterson), the first of 30 books in the Standalone Novels series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Sad Wind from the Sea(As:Harry Patterson) 1959Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | The Thousand Faces of Night(As:Harry Patterson) 1961Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Comes the Dark Stranger(As:Harry Patterson) 1962Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | Hell Is Too Crowded(As:Harry Patterson) 1962Buy πΊπΈ |
| 5 | Pay the Devil(As:Harry Patterson) 1963Buy πΊπΈ |
| 6 | Seven Pillars to Hell / Sheba(As:Hugh Marlowe) 1963Buy πΊπΈ |
| 7 | The Dark Side of the Island(As:Harry Patterson) 1963Buy πΊπΈ |
| 8 | A Phoenix in the Blood(As:Harry Patterson) 1964Buy πΊπΈ |
| 9 | Passage by Night(As:Hugh Marlowe) 1964Buy πΊπΈ |
| 10 | Thunder at Noon / Dillinger(As:Harry Patterson) 1964Buy πΊπΈ |
| 11 | Wrath of the Lion(As:Harry Patterson) 1964Buy πΊπΈ |
| 12 | A Candle for the Dead / The Violent Enemy(As:Hugh Marlowe) 1966Buy πΊπΈ |
| 13 | The Iron Tiger(As:Harry Patterson) 1966Buy πΊπΈ |
| 14 | East of Desolation 1968Buy πΊπΈ |
| 15 | In the Hour Before Midnight / The Sicilian Heritage 1969Buy πΊπΈ |
| 16 | A Game for Heroes(As:James Graham) 1970Buy πΊπΈ |
| 17 | Night Judgement at Sinos 1970Buy πΊπΈ |
| 18 | The Last Place God Made 1971Buy πΊπΈ |
| 19 | The Wrath of God(As:James Graham) 1971Buy πΊπΈ |
| 20 | Toll for the Brave(As:Harry Patterson) 1971Buy πΊπΈ |
| 21 | The Khufra Run(As:James Graham) 1972Buy πΊπΈ |
| 22 | The Run to Morning / Bloody Passage(As:James Graham) 1974Buy πΊπΈ |
| 23 | Storm Warning 1976Buy πΊπΈ |
| 24 | The Valhalla Exchange 1976Buy πΊπΈ |
| 25 | To Catch a King(As:Harry Patterson) 1979Buy πΊπΈ |
| 26 | Solo / The Cretan Lover 1980Buy πΊπΈ |
| 27 | Luciano's Luck 1981Buy πΊπΈ |
| 28 | Exocet 1983Buy πΊπΈ |
| 29 | A Season in Hell 1988Buy πΊπΈ |
| 30 | Memoirs of a Dance-Hall Romeo 1989Buy πΊπΈ |
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.

