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Leslie Thomas

Leslie Thomas Reading Order

4 series · 38 books · Born 1931-03-22

Non-Fiction

Leslie Thomas was a Welsh author who gained recognition for his humorous fiction, particularly The Virgin Soldiers, a comic novel that became his signature work. Over four decades, Thomas published 38 books spanning multiple genres, including the Dangerous Davies detective series alongside standalone novels and non-fiction works. His prolific career from 1966 to 2011 showcased his versatility as a storyteller with a gift for blending comedy with engaging narratives.

Dangerous Davies Series

Complete

4 books (1976–1998)

Start with Dangerous Davies, the Last Detective, the first of 4 books in the Dangerous Davies series.

Start this series with Dangerous Davies, the Last Detective

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1
Dangerous Davies, the Last Detective
1976Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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Dangerous In Love
1987Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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Dangerous By Moonlight
1993Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
Dangerous Davies und das einsame Herz
1998Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Non-Fiction Series

Complete

7 books (1967–2011)

Start with This Time Next Week, the first of 7 books in the Non-Fiction series.

Start this series with This Time Next Week

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1
This Time Next Week
1967Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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Some Lovely Islands
1968Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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The Hidden Places Of Britain
1981Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
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A World of Islands
1983Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
In My Wildest Dreams
1986Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6
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Almost Heaven
2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7
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My World of Islands
2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Standalone Novels Series

Complete

24 books (1967–2007)

Start with Orange Wednesday, the first of 24 books in the Standalone Novels series.

Start this series with Orange Wednesday

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1
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Orange Wednesday
1967Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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3
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Come To The War
1971Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
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His Lordship
1972Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
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Arthur McCann And All His Women
1974Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6
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The Man With The Power
1974Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7
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Tropic Of Ruislip
1974Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8
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9
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Midnight Clear
1978Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10
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Ormerod's Landing
1979Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11
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That Old Gang of Mine
1980Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12
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The Magic Army
1982Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13
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The Dearest and the Best
1984Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
14
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The Adventures Of Goodnight And Loving
1987Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
15
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Orders for New York
1989Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
16
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The Loves And Journeys Of Revolving Jones
1992Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
17
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ArrivalsDepartures
1993Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
18
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Running Away
1994Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
19
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Kensington Heights
1996Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
20
Chloe's Song
1997Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
21
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22
Waiting for the Day
2003Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
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24
Soldiers and Lovers
2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Virgin Soldiers Series

Complete

3 books (1966–2010)

Start with The Virgin Soldiers and read in order.

Start this series with The Virgin Soldiers

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1
The Virgin Soldiers
1966Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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Onward Virgin Soldiers
1972Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
Stand Up Virgin Soldiers
2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Leslie Thomas written?
Leslie Thomas has written 38 books across 4 series. Their published works span from 1966 to 2011.
What is the first book in each Leslie Thomas series?
Here are the first books in Leslie Thomas's series: Dangerous Davies: Dangerous Davies, the Last Detective; Non-Fiction: This Time Next Week; Virgin Soldiers: The Virgin Soldiers.
What order should I read Leslie Thomas's books?
We recommend reading Leslie Thomas's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Are Leslie Thomas's series complete?
Leslie Thomas has 4 completed series.

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