Luke Jennings Reading Order
4 series · 15 books
Luke Jennings is a British writer who has built a diverse career spanning fiction, criticism, and journalism. He is best known for creating the Killing Eve series, which launched a global phenomenon adapted into a critically acclaimed television show, though his work extends well beyond this signature franchise into standalone thrillers and non-fiction explorations. With over a decade of prolific writing across multiple genres, Jennings brings the sharp observational skills honed through his work as a dance critic to both his suspenseful narratives and his investigative non-fiction pieces.
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Killing Eve Series
Ongoing8 books (2015–2026)
Luke Jennings's Killing Eve series consists of six mystery thriller novels published between 2015 and 2025, with the sequence still ongoing. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with Villanelle: Hollowpoint. The series follows the cat-and-mouse dynamic between Eve and the assassin Villanelle as their dangerous relationship unfolds across increasingly complex cases and personal stakes.
Start with Villanelle: Hollowpoint, the first of 6 books in the Killing Eve series.
Start this series with Villanelle: Hollowpoint
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Non-Fiction Series
Complete1 book (2010–2010)
Standalone Novels Series
Likely Complete4 books (1994–2023)
Luke Jennings has written four standalone novels spanning nearly three decades, from Breach Candy in 1994 through Panic in 2023. Each book functions as an independent work within the mystery and thriller genre, though they can be enjoyed in any order. For the most comprehensive reading experience, publication order is recommended, beginning with Breach Candy and continuing through Atlantic, Beauty Story, and Panic.
Start with Breach Candy, the first of 4 books in the Standalone Novels series.
Start this series with Breach Candy
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Stars Series
Complete2 books (2013–2013)
This two-book mystery and thriller series by Luke Jennings was completed in 2013. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with Stars followed by Stars Stealing the Show. Both titles were released in 2013 and form a complete narrative arc.
Start with Stars and read in order.
Start this series with Stars
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Luke Jennings written?
- Luke Jennings has written 15 books across 4 series. Their published works span from 1994 to 2026.
- What is the first book in each Luke Jennings series?
- Here are the first books in Luke Jennings's series: Killing Eve: Villanelle: Hollowpoint; Stars: Stars.
- What order should I read Luke Jennings's books?
- We recommend reading Luke Jennings's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Luke Jennings still writing new books?
- Yes, Luke Jennings has 1 ongoing series: Killing Eve.