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Robert Harris Reading Order

4 series · 24 books

Historical FictionNon-Fiction

Robert Harris is a British author who transitioned from a celebrated journalism career to become a master of historical fiction, with particular expertise in World War II narratives and ancient Roman settings. His breakthrough novel Fatherland established him as a major voice in the genre, and he has since written extensively about pivotal historical moments, combining meticulous research with compelling storytelling. Across more than two decades of publishing, Harris has produced acclaimed standalone works alongside his Cicero trilogy, earning recognition for bringing historical periods vividly to life through the perspectives of complex characters.

Anthologies Series

Complete

1 book (2000–2000)

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Speaking With the Angel
2000Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Cicero Series

Complete

4 books (2006–2017)

Start with Imperium, the first of 4 books in the Cicero series.

Start this series with Imperium

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2
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Conspirata / Lustrum
2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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4
Imperium: The Cicero Plays Backstage View(With: Mike Poulton)
2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Robert Harris Non-Fiction Series

Complete

5 books (1982–1996)

Start with A Higher Form of Killing, the first of 5 books in the Robert Harris Non-Fiction series.

Start this series with A Higher Form of Killing

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A Higher Form of Killing
1982Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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Gotcha!: The Government, the Media and the Falklands Crisis
1983Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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The Making of Neil Kinnock
1984Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
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Good and Faithful Servant: The Unauthorized Biography of Bernard Ingham
1990Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
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Selling Hitler
1996Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Standalone Novels Series

Ongoing

14 books (1991–2026)

Start with Fatherland, the first of 13 books in the Standalone Novels series.

Start this series with Fatherland

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2
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3
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4
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5
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The Ghost / The Ghost Writer
2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6
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The Fear Index
2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7
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An Officer and a Spy
2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8
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9
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10
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The Second Sleep
2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11
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12
Act of Oblivion
2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Robert Harris written?
Robert Harris has written 24 books across 4 series. Their published works span from 1982 to 2026.
What is the first book in each Robert Harris series?
Here are the first books in Robert Harris's series: Cicero: Imperium; Robert Harris Non-Fiction: A Higher Form of Killing.
What order should I read Robert Harris's books?
We recommend reading Robert Harris's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Robert Harris still writing new books?
Yes, Robert Harris has 1 ongoing series: Standalone Novels.

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