Ken Follett Reading Order

1 book (2003–2003)

#	Title
1	Murder On The Railways 2003Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

3 books (1974–1975)

Ken Follett's Apples Carstairs trilogy comprises three mystery thrillers published between 1974 and 1975. The complete series consists of The Big Black, The Big Hit, and The Big Needle, which should be read in publication order. This finished series follows a linear narrative arc best experienced from the first book onward.

Start with The Big Black and read in order.

#	Title
1	The Big Black 1974Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Big Hit 1975Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	The Big Needle 1975Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

3 books (2010–2014)

Ken Follett's Century Trilogy comprises three historical fiction novels published between 2010 and 2014, following interconnected families across the major events of the twentieth century. The series is complete and should be read in publication order: Fall of Giants, Winter of the World, and Edge of Eternity. Each book builds on the preceding installment, weaving together personal stories with pivotal historical moments that shaped the modern world.

Start with Fall of Giants and read in order.

#	Title
1	Fall of Giants 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Winter of the World 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Edge of Eternity 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

5 books (1989–2023)

Ken Follett's Kingsbridge series comprises five books published across more than three decades, from 1989 to 2023, and should be read in publication order. The series appears to be complete, with The Pillars of the Earth serving as the entry point, followed by World Without End, A Column of Fire, The Evening and the Morning, and The Armor of Light. These interconnected novels explore the history and legacy of the fictional cathedral town of Kingsbridge across different time periods.

Start with The Pillars of the Earth, the first of 5 books in the Kingsbridge series.

#	Title
1	The Pillars of the Earth 1989Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	World Without End 2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	A Column of Fire 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	The Evening and the Morning 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	The Armor of Light 2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

4 books (1978–2019)

Ken Follett's non-fiction series spans four books published between 1978 and 2019, presenting a complete collection that should be read in publication order. The series explores real-world events and true stories, blending Follett's narrative skill with factual accounts. These works showcase the author's range beyond his thriller and mystery fiction, offering readers historical narratives and investigative accounts of significant events.

Start with The Heist of the Century / Under the Streets of Nice / The Gentleman of 16 July(With: Rene L. Maurice), the first of 4 books in the Non-Fiction series.

#	Title
1	The Heist of the Century / Under the Streets of Nice / The Gentleman of 16 July(With: Rene L. Maurice) 1978Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	On Wings of Eagles 1984Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Bad Faith 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Notre-Dame 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

2 books (1975–1982)

Ken Follett's Piers Roper series consists of two mystery and thriller novels published between 1975 and 1982. The complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with Shakeout followed by The Bear Raid. These standalone entries showcase Follett's early work in the thriller genre before his later success with historical fiction.

Start with Shakeout and read in order.

#	Title
1	Shakeout 1975Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Bear Raid 1982Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

22 books (1976–2025)

Ken Follett's standalone novels span nearly five decades from 1976 to 2025, comprising 22 books across mystery, thriller, and historical fiction genres. Each novel stands independently and can be read in any order, though reading them in publication order allows you to experience the evolution of Follett's storytelling craft over time. The series includes works published under his own name as well as under the pseudonym Bernard L. Ross, with titles ranging from contemporary thrillers to historical epics. This ongoing series showcases Follett's versatility across different time periods and narrative styles.

Start with Amok(As: Bernard L. Ross), the first of 22 books in the Standalone Novels series.

#	Title
1	Amok(As: Bernard L. Ross) 1976Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Modigliani Scandal 1976Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	The Mystery Hideout 1976Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	The Power Twins 1976Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Paper Money 1977Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Capricorn One(As: Bernard L. Ross) 1978Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	Eye of the Needle / Storm Island 1978Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	Triple 1979Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	The Key to Rebecca 1980Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10	The Man from St. Petersburg 1982Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11	Lie Down with Lions 1986Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12	Night Over Water 1991Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13	A Dangerous Fortune 1993Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
14	A Place Called Freedom 1995Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
15	The Third Twin 1996Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
16	The Hammer of Eden 1998Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
17	Code to Zero 2000Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
18	Jackdaws 2001Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
19	Hornet Flight 2002Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
20	Whiteout 2004Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
21	Never 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
22	Circle of Days 2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible