Stella Rimington Reading Order
3 series · 13 books · Born 1935
Stella Rimington brings authentic espionage expertise to her thriller novels, drawing from her distinguished career leading Britain's Security Service. Her crime fiction centers on resourceful protagonists navigating complex investigations within the intelligence and law enforcement worlds, including the acclaimed Liz Carlyle series and Manon Tyler novels. Beyond fiction, Rimington has also published non-fiction works that offer insider perspectives on her experiences in national security.
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Liz Carlyle Series
Complete10 books (2004–2018)
This complete series of ten spy thrillers follows intelligence officer Liz Carlyle through cases spanning from 2004 to 2018. Written by former MI5 director Stella Rimington, the novels should be read in publication order beginning with At Risk to properly follow the character's development and recurring plot threads. The series concludes with The Moscow Sleepers, offering a full arc for readers seeking a finished mystery and thriller series grounded in espionage.
Start with At Risk, the first of 10 books in the Liz Carlyle series.
Start this series with At Risk
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Manon Tyler Series
Ongoing2 books (2022–2025)
Stella Rimington's Manon Tyler series consists of two mystery thrillers released between 2022 and 2025, with more installments planned. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with The Devil's Bargain followed by The Hidden Hand. This ongoing series blends Rimington's background in espionage with contemporary thriller storytelling.
Start with The Devil's Bargain and read in order.
Start this series with The Devil's Bargain
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Non-Fiction Series
Complete1 book (2001–2001)
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Stella Rimington written?
- Stella Rimington has written 13 books across 3 series. Their published works span from 2001 to 2025.
- What is the first book in each Stella Rimington series?
- Here are the first books in Stella Rimington's series: Liz Carlyle: At Risk; Manon Tyler: The Devil's Bargain.
- What order should I read Stella Rimington's books?
- We recommend reading Stella Rimington's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Stella Rimington still writing new books?
- Yes, Stella Rimington has 1 ongoing series: Manon Tyler.