Jeffrey Archer Reading Order

3 books (2002–2006)

Jeffrey Archer's three-book Prison Diary series documents the author's time incarcerated, spanning from 2002 to 2006 across the volumes A Prison Diary, Purgatory, and Heaven. This complete non-fiction series should be read in publication order to follow the chronological account of Archer's experiences. The trilogy provides a firsthand perspective on prison life written by the acclaimed mystery and thriller author.

Start with A Prison Diary and read in order.

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1	A Prison Diary 2002Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Purgatory 2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Heaven 2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

2 books (1999–2013)

Jeffrey Archer's anthology series spans from 1999 to 2013 across two complete collections. These mystery and thriller anthologies should be read in publication order, beginning with The Grown-Ups' Book Of Books followed by the Suspense Magazine June 2013 edition.

Start with The Grown-Ups' Book Of Books and read in order.

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1	The Grown-Ups' Book Of Books 1999Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Suspense Magazine June 2013 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

4 books (1980–1994)

Jeffrey Archer's Children's series consists of four complete books published between 1980 and 1994, best read in publication order beginning with By Royal Appointment. The series progresses through Willy Visits The Square World, Willy And The Killer Kipper, and concludes with The First Miracle. These young adult mysteries blend adventure and intrigue across their decade-long publication span.

Start with By Royal Appointment, the first of 4 books in the Children's series.

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1	By Royal Appointment 1980Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Willy Visits The Square World 1980Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Willy And The Killer Kipper 1981Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	The First Miracle 1994Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

8 books (2019–2025)

Jeffrey Archer's Detective William Warwick series spans eight books published between 2019 and 2025, with the most recent installment completing the arc. Read the books in publication order, beginning with Nothing Ventured and progressing through Hidden in Plain Sight, Over My Dead Body, Turn a Blind Eye, Next in Line, Traitors Gate, An Eye for An Eye, and concluding with End Game. The series is now complete.

Start with Nothing Ventured, the first of 8 books in the Detective William Warwick series.

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1	Nothing Ventured 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Hidden in Plain Sight 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Over My Dead Body 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Turn a Blind Eye 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Next in Line 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Traitors Gate 2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	An Eye for An Eye 2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	End Game 2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

3 books (1977–1982)

Jeffrey Archer's Kane and Abel trilogy spans from 1977 to 1982, comprising three complete novels that should be read in publication order. Beginning with Shall We Tell the President?, the series continues through Kane and Abel and concludes with The Prodigal Daughter. These mystery and thriller novels follow interconnected characters and storylines across the three-book arc.

Start with Shall We Tell the President? and read in order.

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1	Shall We Tell the President? 1977Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Kane and Abel 1979Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	The Prodigal Daughter 1982Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

2 books (2024–2024)

Jeffrey Archer's Little Kingdoms series consists of two books published in 2024, with more installments planned. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Dance of the Underpants followed by The Ridiculous Race. This ongoing series blends mystery, thriller, and young adult elements for readers seeking adventure-driven storytelling.

Start with Dance of the Underpants and read in order.

1 book (2007–2007)

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1	The Gospel According to Judas by Benjamin Iscariot 2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

1 book (1987–1987)

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1	Beyond Reasonable Doubt 1987Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

8 books (1990–2017)

Jeffrey Archer's Short Stories/Novellas series comprises eight collections published between 1990 and 2017, presented in publication order beginning with Old Love. The series is now complete and consists of standalone short stories and novellas that can be read independently. Each volume features Archer's signature blend of mystery, thriller elements, and character-driven narratives across a diverse range of scenarios and protagonists.

Start with Old Love, the first of 8 books in the Short Stories/Novellas series.

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1	Old Love 1990Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Grass is Always Greener 2000Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Cheap at Half the Price 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	In the Eye of the Beholder 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Never Stop on the Motorway 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	A Wasted Hour 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	It Can't be October Already 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	The Senior Vice President 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

12 books (1980–2020)

Jeffrey Archer's Short Story Collections span four decades with twelve volumes published between 1980 and 2020, now complete. These mysteries and thrillers should be read in publication order, beginning with A Quiver Full of Arrows and concluding with The Short, The Long and the Tall. The series includes compilations and new collections, offering readers a comprehensive look at Archer's skill with the short story format across two generations of publishing.

Start with A Quiver Full of Arrows, the first of 12 books in the Short Story Collections series.

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1	A Quiver Full of Arrows 1980Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Fools, Knaves, and Heroes 1989Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Twelve Red Herrings 1994Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	The Collected Short Stories 1997Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	To Cut a Long Story Short 1997Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	A Twist in the Tale 2000Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	Cat O'Nine Tales and Other Stories 2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	And Thereby Hangs a Tale 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	The New Collected Short Stories 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10	Four Warned 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11	Tell Tale 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12	The Short, The Long and the Tall 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

14 books (1976–2026)

Jeffrey Archer's standalone novels series comprises 14 independent mystery and thriller novels published between 1976 and 2026, with the series still ongoing. Each book features distinct characters and plots unrelated to one another, making them readable in any order, though publication order is recommended for experiencing Archer's evolving style. The series began with Not a Penny More, Not a Penny Less in 1976 and continues through recent releases like Heads You Win and Adam and Eve, offering readers a diverse collection of crime, intrigue, and suspenseful narratives spanning five decades.

Start with Not a Penny More, Not a Penny Less, the first of 14 books in the Standalone Novels series.

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1	Not a Penny More, Not a Penny Less 1976Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	First Among Equals 1983Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	A Matter of Honor 1985Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	As the Crow Flies 1990Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Honor Among Thieves 1993Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	The Fourth Estate 1996Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	The Eleventh Commandment 1998Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	The Accused 2000Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	Sons of Fortune 2002Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10	False Impression 2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11	A Prisoner of Birth 2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12	Paths of Glory 2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13	Heads You Win 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
14	Adam and Eve 2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

7 books (2011–2016)

The Clifton Chronicles is a complete seven-book series by Jeffrey Archer published between 2011 and 2016. This epic saga should be read in publication order, beginning with Only Time Will Tell and concluding with This Was a Man. The series follows the intertwined destinies of the Clifton and Merton families across generations, blending mystery, drama, and historical detail into an ambitious narrative spanning decades.

Start with Only Time Will Tell, the first of 7 books in the The Clifton Chronicles series.

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1	Only Time Will Tell 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Sins of the Father 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Best Kept Secret 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Be Careful What You Wish For 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Mightier Than the Sword 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Cometh the Hour 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	This Was a Man 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible