Paul Sussman Reading Order
3 series Β· 6 books
Paul Sussman was an English author, archaeologist, and journalist who blended his expertise across all three disciplines in his fiction and nonfiction works. His mystery novels, particularly the Yusuf Khalifa series set in Egypt, combined archaeological intrigue with sophisticated storytelling that appealed to readers seeking cerebral thrillers. Publishing from 1996 to 2014, Sussman crafted intelligent narratives that drew on his real-world knowledge of ancient history and investigative journalism.
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Non-Fiction Series
Complete1 book (1996β1996)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Death by Spaghetti |
Standalone Novels Series
Complete2 books (2008β2014)
Paul Sussman's two standalone mystery and thriller novels were published between 2008 and 2014, with The Hidden Oasis appearing first, followed by The Final Testimony of Raphael Ignatius Phoenix. Though each book functions as a complete work independent of the other, reading them in publication order provides the most natural progression through Sussman's crime and mystery narratives. This short series is now complete.
Start with The Hidden Oasis and read in order.
Start this series with The Hidden Oasis
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Hidden Oasis |
| 2 | The Final Testimony of Raphael Ignatius Phoenix |
Yusuf Khalifa Series
Complete3 books (2002β2012)
Paul Sussman's Yusuf Khalifa trilogy spans from 2002 to 2012 and follows the adventures of its titular protagonist across three complete mysteries. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with The Lost Army of Cambyses, followed by The Last Secret of the Temple, and concluding with The Labyrinth of Osiris. Combining elements of mystery and thriller fiction with the author's background in non-fiction, these books form a finished series that readers can enjoy from start to finish.
Start with The Lost Army of Cambyses and read in order.
Start this series with The Lost Army of Cambyses
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Lost Army of Cambyses |
| 2 | The Last Secret of the Temple |
| 3 | The Labyrinth of Osiris |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Paul Sussman written?
- Paul Sussman has written 6 books across 3 series. Their published works span from 1996 to 2014.
- What is the first book in each Paul Sussman series?
- Here are the first books in Paul Sussman's series: Yusuf Khalifa: The Lost Army of Cambyses.
- What order should I read Paul Sussman's books?
- We recommend reading Paul Sussman's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are Paul Sussman's series complete?
- Paul Sussman has 3 completed series.

