Manning Coles Reading Order
3 series · 29 books
Manning Coles, a pseudonym for the British duo Adelaide Manning and Cyril Coles, crafted engaging spy thrillers during the years 1940 to 1963. They are known for their captivating storytelling in three distinct series, including the Tommy Hambledon adventures and their works featuring Charles and James Latimer, along with several standalone novels. With a total of 29 books to their name, their most notable creation remains the shrewd spy Thomas Elphinstone Hambledon.
Charles and James Latimer Series
Complete3 books (1954–1958)
Start with Brief Candles and read in order.
Standalone Novels Series
Complete1 book (1956–1956)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  The Far Traveller 1956Buy 🇺🇸 |
Tommy Hambledon Series
Complete25 books (1940–1963)
Start with Drink to Yesterday, the first of 25 books in the Tommy Hambledon series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Drink to Yesterday 1940Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 | Pray Silence / A Toast to Tomorrow 1940Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  They Tell No Tales 1941Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  Without Lawful Authority 1943Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  Green Hazard 1945Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  The Fifth Man 1946Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  Let the Tiger Die 1947Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  With Intent to Deceive / A Brother for Hugh 1947Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  Among Those Absent 1948Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  Diamonds to Amsterdam 1949Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 | Not Negotiable 1949Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 | Dangerous by Nature 1950Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 |  Now or Never 1951Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 | Alias Uncle Hugo /.Operation Manhunt 1952Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 15 |  Night Train to Paris 1952Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 16 |  A Knife for the Juggler /The Vengeance Man 1953Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 17 |  All that Glitters / Not For Export / The Mystery of the Stolen Plans 1954Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 18 |  The Man in the Green Hat 1955Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 19 | The Basle Express 1956Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 20 |  Death Of An Ambassador 1957Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 21 |  Three Beans / Birdwatcher's Quarry 1957Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 22 |  No Entry 1958Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 23 | Crime in Concrete / Concrete Crime 1960Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 24 |  Search for a Sultan 1961Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 25 |  The House at Pluck's Gutter 1963Buy 🇺🇸 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Manning Coles written?
- Manning Coles has written 29 books across 3 series. Their published works span from 1940 to 1963.
- What is the first book in each Manning Coles series?
- Here are the first books in Manning Coles's series: Charles and James Latimer: Brief Candles; Tommy Hambledon: Drink to Yesterday.
- What order should I read Manning Coles's books?
- We recommend reading Manning Coles's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are Manning Coles's series complete?
- Manning Coles has 3 completed series.