Leslie Thomas Reading Order
4 series · 38 books · Born 1931-03-22
Leslie Thomas was a Welsh author celebrated for his engaging storytelling and humorous prose, particularly in the realm of fiction. He authored 38 books throughout his career, spanning four series, including the notable Dangerous Davies and Virgin Soldiers, as well as standalone novels and non-fiction works. Active from 1966 until 2011, Thomas's contributions to literature have left a lasting impact on readers and writers alike.
Dangerous Davies Series
Complete4 books (1976–1998)
Start with Dangerous Davies, the Last Detective, the first of 4 books in the Dangerous Davies series.
Non-Fiction Series
Complete7 books (1967–2011)
Start with This Time Next Week, the first of 7 books in the Non-Fiction series.
Standalone Novels Series
Complete24 books (1967–2007)
Start with Orange Wednesday, the first of 24 books in the Standalone Novels series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Orange Wednesday 1967Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  Love Beach 1970Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  Come To The War 1971Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  His Lordship 1972Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  Arthur McCann And All His Women 1974Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  The Man With The Power 1974Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  Tropic Of Ruislip 1974Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  Bare Nell 1977Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  Midnight Clear 1978Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  Ormerod's Landing 1979Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 |  That Old Gang of Mine 1980Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 |  The Magic Army 1982Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 |  The Dearest and the Best 1984Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 |  The Adventures Of Goodnight And Loving 1987Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 15 |  Orders for New York 1989Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 16 |  The Loves And Journeys Of Revolving Jones 1992Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 17 |  ArrivalsDepartures 1993Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 18 |  Running Away 1994Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 19 |  Kensington Heights 1996Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 20 | Chloe's Song 1997Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 21 |  Other Times 1999Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 22 | Waiting for the Day 2003Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 23 | Dover Beach 2005Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 24 | Soldiers and Lovers 2007Buy 🇺🇸 |
Virgin Soldiers Series
Complete3 books (1966–2010)
Start with The Virgin Soldiers and read in order.
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.