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Ken Follett

2 series 25 books in order 16 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

Series by Ken Follett

Kingsbridge

5 books in order · 1989–2023

  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

    1989 · 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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  4. Cover of A Column of Fire

    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

  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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    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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  3. Cover of Edge of Eternity

    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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Standalone books

  1. Cover of Night Over Water
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  2. Cover of Jackdaws
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  3. Cover of A Place Called Freedom
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  4. Cover of Hornet Flight
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  5. Cover of Storm Island
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  6. Cover of Whiteout
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  7. Cover of The Hammer of Eden
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  8. Cover of Triple
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  9. Cover of The Third Twin
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  10. Cover of Code to zero
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  11. Cover of A dangerous fortune
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  12. Cover of Lie Down With Lions
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  13. Cover of On Wings of Eagles
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  14. Cover of The Man from St. Petersburg
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  15. Cover of The Key to Rebecca
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  16. Cover of Paper Money
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Frequently asked questions

How many books has Ken Follett written?

We list 25 books by Ken Follett across 2 series, published between 1977–2023 — 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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Reading order compiled from author/publisher guidance and verified bibliographic data. Spotted a wrong order, a missing book, or any other mistake? and we'll correct it.