Ankh-Morpork City Watch Books in Order
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The Ankh-Morpork City Watch series by Terry Pratchett consists of eleven novels published between 1989 and 2012, set in the fictional city of Ankh-Morpork on the Discworld. The series focuses on the city's police force, the Ankh-Morpork City Watch, and its efforts to maintain order in a complex and often chaotic urban environment. Central figures include Captain Carrot and Commander Vimes, whose roles involve investigating crimes, managing internal and external conflicts, and navigating the social and political dynamics of the city. The books explore the operations and challenges faced by the Watch, examining themes such as justice, duty, and the practicalities of law enforcement within a diverse and eccentric society. The series is part of the larger Discworld universe and is known for its blend of fantasy elements and social commentary.
This is a sub-series of the larger Discworld series — see that page for every book in the wider setting.
Books in this series
Ordered by first publication where known. The official numbering for this series is incomplete in our sources, so we don't show series numbers we can't verify.
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Buy on Amazon1989 · Terry Pratchett
A superb, long-believed-extinct "noble dragon" appears in Discworld's city of Ankh-Morpork, terrorizing residents by charbroiling everything in its…
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1993 · Terry Pratchett
"Theatre of Cruelty" is a short Discworld story by Terry Pratchett, written in 1993. Its name derives from a concept of Antonin Artaud. (Summary…
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Buy on Amazon1993 · Terry Pratchett
The fifteenth Discworld novel by Terry Pratchett. Corporal Carrot is promoted to lead new recruits guarding Ankh-Morpork, when an ancient document…
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Buy on Amazon1996 · Terry Pratchett
The nineteenth novel in the Discworld universe and third entry in the City Watch series. It follows Captain Carrot, Commander Vimes, and the rest of…
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Buy on Amazon1997 · Terry Pratchett
The island of Leshp, a small piece of land in the Circle Sea, becomes the center of a conflict between Ankh-Morpork and the city of Al-Khali in…
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Buy on Amazon1999 · Terry Pratchett
A 1999 novel by Terry Pratchett, part of the Discworld series. Commander Vimes is invited to a royal function as both detective and diplomat when an…
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Buy on Amazon2002 · Terry Pratchett
A 2002 novel by Terry Pratchett. Sir Sam Vimes, chasing a psychopath across the rooftops of Ankh-Morpork, is sent back thirty years by…
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Buy on Amazon2005 · Terry Pratchett
Thud! is a 2005 novel by Terry Pratchett. Commander Sam Vimes of the Ankh-Morpork City Watch must solve the murder of a dwarf to prevent a…
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Buy on Amazon2005 · Terry Pratchett
Where's My Cow? by Terry Pratchett depicts Commander Sam Vimes of the City Watch coming home from work to read to his son, Young Sam, from their…
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Buy on Amazon2011 · Terry Pratchett
The seventh installment in the Discworld's City Watch collection follows Commander Sam Vimes, at last lured by his wife Lady Sybil on a holiday away…
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Buy on AmazonMiss Felicity Beedles The World Of Poo
2012 · Terry Pratchett
Geoffrey, staying with his grandmother in Ankh-Morpork, collects specimens for the world's first museum of poo. The book explores his efforts and the…
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Frequently asked questions
What order should I read the Ankh-Morpork City Watch series books in?
Read them in publication order — the list above is sorted by first publication where known, starting with “Guards! Guards!”.
How many books are in the Ankh-Morpork City Watch series series?
We list 11 books by Terry Pratchett , published between 1989–2012.
Where can I buy the Ankh-Morpork City Watch series books?
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