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Jasper Fforde

Jasper Fforde Reading Order

6 series · 19 books · Born 1961

Literary FictionMystery & Thriller

Jasper Fforde is a British author renowned for intricate mysteries layered with literary wit and inventive wordplay. His debut novel The Eyre Affair launched a signature style blending genre conventions with metafictional playfulness, establishing him as a master of tightly plotted narratives populated with clever allusions and conceptual sophistication. Across multiple series including Thursday Next, Nursery Crime, Shades of Grey, and The Last Dragonslayer, Fforde has built a distinctive body of work that subverts familiar storytelling modes while rewarding readers attuned to his elaborate puzzles and bookish humor.

Anthologies Series

Complete

1 book (2021–2021)

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1
Relics, Wrecks and Ruins
2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Chronicles Of Kazam Series

Likely Complete

4 books (2010–2021)

Start with The Last Dragonslayer, the first of 4 books in the Chronicles Of Kazam series.

Start this series with The Last Dragonslayer

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#Title
1
Cover of The Last Dragonslayer
The Last Dragonslayer
2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
The Song of the Quarkbeast
2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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The Eye of Zoltar
2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
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The Great Troll War
2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Nursery Crime Series

Complete

2 books (2005–2006)

Start with The Big Over Easy and read in order.

Start this series with The Big Over Easy

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1
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The Big Over Easy
2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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The Fourth Bear
2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Shades Of Grey Series

Ongoing

2 books (2009–2024)

Start with Shades of Grey and read in order.

Start this series with Shades of Grey

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1
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Shades of Grey
2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
Red Side Story
2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Standalone Novels Series

Complete

2 books (2018–2020)

Start with Early Riser and read in order.

Start this series with Early Riser

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1
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2
The Constant Rabbit
2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Thursday Next Series

Ongoing

8 books (2001–2027)

Start with The Eyre Affair, the first of 8 books in the Thursday Next series.

Start this series with The Eyre Affair

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#Title
1
Cover of The Eyre Affair
The Eyre Affair
2001Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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Lost in a Good Book
2002Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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The Well of Lost Plots
2003Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
Something Rotten
2004Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
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First Among Sequels
2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6
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One of Our Thursdays Is Missing
2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7
The Woman Who Died A Lot
2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8
Dark Reading Matter
2027Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Jasper Fforde written?
Jasper Fforde has written 19 books across 6 series. Their published works span from 2001 to 2027.
What is the first book in each Jasper Fforde series?
Here are the first books in Jasper Fforde's series: Chronicles Of Kazam: The Last Dragonslayer; Nursery Crime: The Big Over Easy; Shades Of Grey: Shades of Grey; Thursday Next: The Eyre Affair.
What order should I read Jasper Fforde's books?
We recommend reading Jasper Fforde's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Jasper Fforde still writing new books?
Yes, Jasper Fforde has 2 ongoing series: Shades Of Grey, Thursday Next.

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