Robert Littell Reading Order
3 series · 26 books · Born 1935
Robert Littell is an American author and former journalist known for his gripping spy thrillers that delve into themes of espionage and political intrigue. With a prolific career spanning from 1969 to 2025, he has published 26 works across three series and various genres, including standalone novels, children's picture books, and non-fiction. His most notable contributions include captivating narratives that explore the complexities of the CIA and Soviet operations.
Non-Fiction Series
Complete1 book (1998–1998)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | For the Future of Israel(With: Shimon Peres) 1998Buy 🇺🇸 |
Picture Series
Complete1 book (1969–1969)
| # | Title |
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| 1 |  Left and Right with Lion and Ryan 1969Buy 🇺🇸 |
Standalone Novels Series
Ongoing24 books (1969–2025)
Start with If Israel Lost the War, the first of 24 books in the Standalone Novels series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 | If Israel Lost the War 1969Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  The Defection of A.J. Lewinter 1973Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  Sweet Reason 1974Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  The October Circle 1976Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  Mother Russia 1978Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  The Debriefing 1979Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  The Amateur 1981Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  The Sisters 1985Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 | The Revolutionist 1988Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  The Once and Future Spy 1990Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 |  An Agent in Place 1992Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 |  The Visiting Professor 1993Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 |  Walking Back the Cat 1997Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 |  The Company 2002Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 15 | Legends 2005Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 16 | Vicious Circle 2006Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 17 |  The Stalin Epigram 2009Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 18 |  Young Philby 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 19 |  A Nasty Piece of Work 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 20 | The Mayakovsky Tapes 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 21 |  Vladimir M. 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 22 |  Comrade Koba 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 23 | A Plague on Both Your Houses 2024Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 24 | Bronshtein in the Bronx 2025Buy 🇺🇸 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Robert Littell written?
- Robert Littell has written 26 books across 3 series. Their published works span from 1969 to 2025.
- What order should I read Robert Littell's books?
- We recommend reading Robert Littell's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Robert Littell still writing new books?
- Yes, Robert Littell has 1 ongoing series: Standalone Novels.