Ken Follett Reading Order
7 series · 40 books · Born 5 June 1949
Ken Follett is a renowned British writer celebrated for his gripping thrillers and historical narratives. With a remarkable portfolio of 40 books spanning seven series, including the popular Apples Carstairs, Piers Roper, Kingsbridge, and the Century Trilogy, he has captivated readers worldwide. Active from 1974 until 2025, Follett's most acclaimed work includes the bestseller *World Without End*.
Anthologies Series
Complete1 book (2003–2003)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Murder On The Railways 2003Buy 🇺🇸 |
Apples Carstairs Series
Complete3 books (1974–1975)
Start with The Big Black and read in order.
Century Trilogy Series
Complete3 books (2010–2014)
Start with Fall of Giants and read in order.
Kingsbridge Series
Likely Complete5 books (1989–2023)
Start with The Pillars of the Earth, the first of 5 books in the Kingsbridge series.
Non-Fiction Series
Complete4 books (1978–2019)
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.
Piers Roper Series
Complete2 books (1975–1982)
Start with Shakeout and read in order.
Standalone Novels Series
Ongoing22 books (1976–2025)
Start with Amok(As: Bernard L. Ross), the first of 22 books in the Standalone Novels series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 |  Amok(As: Bernard L. Ross) 1976Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  The Modigliani Scandal 1976Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  The Mystery Hideout 1976Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  The Power Twins 1976Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  Paper Money 1977Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  Capricorn One(As: Bernard L. Ross) 1978Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  Eye of the Needle / Storm Island 1978Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  Triple 1979Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  The Key to Rebecca 1980Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  The Man from St. Petersburg 1982Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 |  Lie Down with Lions 1986Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 |  Night Over Water 1991Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 |  A Dangerous Fortune 1993Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 |  A Place Called Freedom 1995Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 15 |  The Third Twin 1996Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 16 |  The Hammer of Eden 1998Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 17 |  Code to Zero 2000Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 18 |  Jackdaws 2001Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 19 |  Hornet Flight 2002Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 20 |  Whiteout 2004Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 21 |  Never 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 22 | Circle of Days 2025Buy 🇺🇸 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Ken Follett written?
- Ken Follett has written 40 books across 7 series. Their published works span from 1974 to 2025.
- What is the first book in each Ken Follett series?
- Here are the first books in Ken Follett's series: Apples Carstairs: The Big Black; Century Trilogy: Fall of Giants; Kingsbridge: The Pillars of the Earth; Non-Fiction: The Heist of the Century / Under the Streets of Nice / The Gentleman of 16 July(With: Rene L. Maurice); Piers Roper: Shakeout.
- What order should I read Ken Follett's books?
- We recommend reading Ken Follett's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Ken Follett still writing new books?
- Yes, Ken Follett has 1 ongoing series: Standalone Novels.