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Ken Follett

Ken Follett Reading Order

7 series · 40 books · Born 1949-06-05

Mystery & ThrillerNon-Fiction

Ken Follett is a British novelist renowned for sweeping historical epics and intricate thrillers that have captivated over 100 million readers worldwide. His masterful storytelling spans seven series, including the Kingsbridge Chronicles and the Century Trilogy, which trace the interconnected fates of characters across centuries and continents. With four New York Times number one bestsellers to his name, Follett combines meticulous historical research with page-turning plots that appeal to both literary enthusiasts and thriller fans.

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Anthologies Series

Complete

1 book (2003–2003)

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Murder On The Railways
2003Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Apples Carstairs Series

Complete

3 books (1974–1975)

Start with The Big Black and read in order.

Start this series with The Big Black

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The Big Black
1974Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
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The Big Needle
1975Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Century Trilogy Series

Complete

3 books (2010–2014)

Start with Fall of Giants and read in order.

Start this series with Fall of Giants

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

Kingsbridge Series

Likely Complete

5 books (1989–2023)

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

Start this series with The Pillars of the Earth

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

Non-Fiction Series

Complete

4 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.

Start this series with The Heist of the Century / Under the Streets of Nice / The Gentleman of 16 July(With: Rene L. Maurice)

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The Heist of the Century / Under the Streets of Nice / The Gentleman of 16 July(With: Rene L. Maurice)
1978Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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On Wings of Eagles
1984Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
4

Piers Roper Series

Complete

2 books (1975–1982)

Start with Shakeout and read in order.

Start this series with Shakeout

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1
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2
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The Bear Raid
1982Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Standalone Novels Series

Ongoing

22 books (1976–2025)

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

Start this series with Amok(As: Bernard L. Ross)

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Amok(As: Bernard L. Ross)
1976Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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The Modigliani Scandal
1976Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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The Mystery Hideout
1976Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
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The Power Twins
1976Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
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6
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Capricorn One(As: Bernard L. Ross)
1978Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7
Cover of Eye of the Needle / Storm Island
Eye of the Needle / Storm Island
1978Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8
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9
Cover of The Key to Rebecca
The Key to Rebecca
1980Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10
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The Man from St. Petersburg
1982Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11
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Lie Down with Lions
1986Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12
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Night Over Water
1991Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13
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A Dangerous Fortune
1993Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
14
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A Place Called Freedom
1995Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
15
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The Third Twin
1996Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
16
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The Hammer of Eden
1998Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
17
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Code to Zero
2000Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
18
Cover of Jackdaws
19
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Hornet Flight
2002Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
20
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21
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22
Circle of Days
2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

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.

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