Michael Dobbs Reading Order

6 books (2007–2013)

Michael Dobbs's Harry Jones series consists of six mystery and thriller novels published between 2007 and 2013. The complete sequence should be read in publication order, beginning with The Lords' Day and continuing through The Edge of Madness, The Reluctant Hero, Old Enemies, The Sentimental Traitor, and concluding with A Ghost at the Door. This finished series follows a single narrative arc across all six installments, making sequential reading essential to the overall story.

Start with The Lords' Day, the first of 6 books in the Harry Jones series.

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1	The Lords' Day 2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Edge of Madness 2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	The Reluctant Hero 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Old Enemies 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	The Sentimental Traitor 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	A Ghost at the Door 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

3 books (1989–1995)

Michael Dobbs's trilogy of political thrillers consists of House of Cards, To Play the King, and The Final Cut, published between 1989 and 1995. The series is complete and should be read in publication order, as each book builds directly on the events of its predecessor. These works blend mystery, thriller elements, and literary fiction to explore the machinations of British politics and power.

Start with House of Cards and read in order.

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1	House of Cards 1989Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	To Play the King 1992Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	The Final Cut 1995Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

4 books (1990–2006)

Michael Dobbs wrote four standalone novels published between 1990 and 2006, which are best read in publication order: Wall Games, Last Man to Die, The Touch of Innocents, and First Lady. This complete series showcases Dobbs's work across mystery, thriller, and literary fiction genres. Each novel stands alone as an independent story rather than following a shared plot or characters.

Start with Wall Games, the first of 4 books in the Standalone Novels series.

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1	Wall Games 1990Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Last Man to Die 1991Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	The Touch of Innocents 1994Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	First Lady 2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

3 books (1997–2000)

Michael Dobbs's Thomas Goodfellowe series consists of three complete mystery thrillers published between 1997 and 2000. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with Goodfellowe MP, followed by The Buddha of Brewer Street and concluding with Whispers of Betrayal. This series combines political intrigue with mystery elements across its three installments.

Start with Goodfellowe MP and read in order.

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1	Goodfellowe MP 1997Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Buddha of Brewer Street 1997Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Whispers of Betrayal 2000Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

4 books (2002–2005)

Michael Dobbs's Winston Churchill series spans four complete novels published between 2002 and 2005, blending mystery and thriller elements with literary fiction. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with Winston's War and continuing through Never Surrender, Churchill's Hour, and Churchill's Triumph. This historical fiction sequence draws on Dobbs's background in both fiction and non-fiction to explore Churchill's experiences during pivotal moments in his life and leadership.

Start with Winston's War, the first of 4 books in the Winston Churchill series.

#	Title
1	Winston's War 2002Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Never Surrender 2003Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Churchill's Hour 2004Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Churchill's Triumph 2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible