John Lawton Reading Order
5 series · 19 books
John Lawton is a British author who blends historical fiction with crime and espionage narratives, primarily set against the backdrop of World War II and the Cold War era. His prolific career spans nearly three decades and includes multiple series featuring detectives like Inspector Troy and the enigmatic operative Joe Wilderness, along with numerous standalone novels and short fiction. Drawing on his background as a television producer and director, Lawton crafts intricate plots that weave together personal drama with larger historical events in twentieth-century Britain.
Anthologies Series
Complete1 book (2023–2023)
Inspector Troy Series
Ongoing9 books (1995–2025)
Start with Black Out, the first of 9 books in the Inspector Troy series.
Start this series with Black Out
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Joe Wilderness Series
Likely Complete4 books (2013–2023)
Start with Then We Take Berlin, the first of 4 books in the Joe Wilderness series.
Start this series with Then We Take Berlin
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Short Stories/Novellas Series
Complete3 books (2011–2016)
Start with East of Suez, West of Charing Cross Road and read in order.
Start this series with East of Suez, West of Charing Cross Road
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Standalone Novels Series
Complete2 books (2002–2016)
Start with Sweet Sunday and read in order.
Start this series with Sweet Sunday
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has John Lawton written?
- John Lawton has written 19 books across 5 series. Their published works span from 1995 to 2025.
- What is the first book in each John Lawton series?
- Here are the first books in John Lawton's series: Inspector Troy: Black Out; Joe Wilderness: Then We Take Berlin; Short Stories/Novellas: East of Suez, West of Charing Cross Road.
- What order should I read John Lawton's books?
- We recommend reading John Lawton's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is John Lawton still writing new books?
- Yes, John Lawton has 1 ongoing series: Inspector Troy.