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Ken Follett

3 series 25 books in order 15 standalone books

Ken Follett (born 1949) is a British novelist known for thrillers and historical novels. He has sold more than 100 million copies of his works, and four of his books have reached number 1 on the New York Times best-seller list: The Key to Rebecca, Lie Down with Lions, Triple, and World Without End.

Born
1949
Known for
Kingsbridge, The Century Trilogy, Century

Series by Ken Follett

Kingsbridge

5 books in order · 2007–2023

  1. The Evening and the Morning

    2020 · Ken Follett

    The Evening and the Morning is a historical fiction novel by Ken Follett. It serves as a prequel to The Pillars of the Earth, beginning in 997 AD and…

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    The Pillars of the Earth

    2007 · Ken Follett

    The Pillars of the Earth is a historical novel by Ken Follett, published in 1989. It is set in the 12th century and follows the construction of a…

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    World Without End

    2007 · Ken Follett

    In 1327, four children witness a deadly chase in the woods: a knight kills two soldiers serving the queen before burying a mysterious letter in the…

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    A Column of Fire

    2017 · Ken Follett

    In 1558, Kingsbridge Cathedral watches over a city divided by religious conflict. Ned Willard, who wants to marry Margery Fitzgerald, finds himself…

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  5. The Armor of Light

    2023 · Ken Follett

    The Armour of Light is a 2023 historical fiction novel by Welsh author Ken Follett. It is the fifth book in the Kingsbridge Series and serves as the…

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The Century Trilogy

4 books in order · 2010–2014

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    Fall of Giants

    2010 · Ken Follett

    Fall of Giants is a 2010 historical novel by Ken Follett, the first in the Century Trilogy. It follows five interrelated families across the 20th…

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    Winter of the World

    2012 · Ken Follett

    The novel follows five interrelated families as they navigate the events of the early twentieth century, including the rise of the Third Reich, the…

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    Edge of Eternity

    2014 · Ken Follett

    A 2014 historical and family saga novel by Welsh-born author Ken Follett, the third book in the Century Trilogy following Fall of Giants and Winter…

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Century

5 books in order · 2010

  1. Cover of Fall of Giants

    Fall of Giants

    2010 · Ken Follett

    Fall of Giants is a 2010 historical novel by Ken Follett, the first in the Century Trilogy. It follows five interrelated families across the 20th…

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    Ring of Fire (Century #1)

    Year unknown · Pierdomenico Baccalario

    Every hundred years, four kids from four cities must save the world. In Rome, a reservation mix-up forces Harvey from New York, Mistral from Paris,…

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    Star of Stone (Century #2)

    Year unknown · Pierdomenico Baccalario

    In New York City, another mysterious artifact reunites Harvey, Elettra, Mistral, and Sheng in their attempt to save the world. Meeting people who…

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  4. Cover of City of Wind (Century #3)

    City of Wind (Century #3)

    Year unknown · Pierdomenico Baccalario

    When new information turns up about the Star of Stone found in New York, Mistral, Elettra, Harvey, and Sheng meet again in Paris. An archaeologist…

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  5. Cover of Dragon of Seas (Century #4)

    Dragon of Seas (Century #4)

    Year unknown · Pierdomenico Baccalario

    As the equinox approaches, Sheng, Elettra, Harvey, and Mistral come together one last time in Shanghai, armed with a broken map and top, old coins,…

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Frequently asked questions

How many books has Ken Follett written?

We list 25 books by Ken Follett across 3 series, published between 1983–2023 — each shown in full reading order.

What order should I read Ken Follett's books?

Read each series in publication order. A good place to start is “The Evening and the Morning.” Open any series above for its complete numbered reading order.

Where can I buy Ken Follett's books?

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