Matthew Dunn Reading Order
3 series Β· 16 books
Matthew Dunn is a British thriller writer whose espionage fiction draws from his background as a former MI6 officer and military intelligence specialist. His novels combine authentic tradecraft with high-stakes action, featuring protagonists like Ben Sign navigating complex international conspiracies. Across sixteen books published between 2011 and 2022, Dunn has established himself as a distinctive voice in the spy thriller genre, blending procedural detail with fast-paced narrative.
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Anthologies Series
Complete1 book (2013β2013)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Suspense Magazine July 2013 |
Ben Sign Series
Likely Complete6 books (2018β2022)
Matthew Dunn's Ben Sign series comprises six espionage thrillers published between 2018 and 2022, following the adventures of a skilled operative navigating complex intelligence operations. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with The Fifth Man and continuing through The Russian Doll, The Spy Whisperer, The Kill House, The Spy Thief, and concluding with The Private Spy. The series appears to be complete as of 2022. This collection blends mystery, thriller, and action-adventure elements throughout its run.
Start with The Fifth Man, the first of 6 books in the Ben Sign series.
Start this series with The Fifth Man
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
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| 1 | The Fifth Man |
| 2 | The Russian Doll |
| 3 | The Spy Whisperer |
| 4 | The Kill House |
| 5 | The Spy Thief |
| 6 | The Private Spy |
Spycatcher Series
Complete9 books (2011β2017)
The Spycatcher series is a nine-book espionage thriller sequence written by Matthew Dunn and published between 2011 and 2017. The complete series follows a continuous narrative and should be read in publication order, beginning with Spycatcher (also titled Spartan). Each installment builds on the previous entries, making sequential reading essential for following the overarching story. The series concludes with Act of Betrayal.
Start with Spycatcher / Spartan, the first of 9 books in the Spycatcher series.
Start this series with Spycatcher / Spartan
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Spycatcher / Spartan |
| 2 | Sentinel |
| 3 | Slingshot |
| 4 | Counterspy |
| 5 | Dark Spies |
| 6 | Spy Trade |
| 7 | The Spy House |
| 8 | A Soldier's Revenge |
| 9 | Act of Betrayal |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Matthew Dunn written?
- Matthew Dunn has written 16 books across 3 series. Their published works span from 2011 to 2022.
- What is the first book in each Matthew Dunn series?
- Here are the first books in Matthew Dunn's series: Ben Sign: The Fifth Man; Spycatcher: Spycatcher / Spartan.
- What order should I read Matthew Dunn's books?
- We recommend reading Matthew Dunn's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are Matthew Dunn's series complete?
- Matthew Dunn has 2 completed series.

