The Brentford Trilogy Books in Order

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The Brentford Trilogy is a series of comedic fantasy novels by Robert Rankin, set primarily in and around the fictional town of Brentford near London. The series follows the misadventures of recurring characters, including the drunken protagonists John Omally and Jim Pooley, as they navigate absurd and surreal conflicts involving technology, ancient forces, and supernatural elements. Each book blends humor with elements of science fiction, fantasy, and satire, often featuring eccentric characters and unpredictable plotlines.

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.

  1. Cover of The antipope

    The antipope

    1981 · Robert Rankin

    The Antipope is a comic fantasy novel written by British author Robert Rankin. It is his first novel and the opening book in the Brentford Trilogy,…

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  2. Cover of East of Ealing

    East of Ealing

    1984 · Robert Rankin

    East of Ealing is the third book in the legendary Brentford Trilogy, a series of nine books. Pooley and Omally are forced to deal with a high-tech…

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  3. Cover of Sex and Drugs and Sausage Rolls

    Sex and Drugs and Sausage Rolls

    1999 · Robert Rankin

    Sex and Drugs and Sausage Rolls is a 1999 novel by British author Robert Rankin. Set in Brentford near London, it is one of the eleven novels in…

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  4. Cover of Knees up Mother Earth

    Knees up Mother Earth

    2004 · Robert Rankin

    There's big trouble in Little Brentford. Property developers plan to destroy Griffin Park, the town's beloved football ground, and build homes on the…

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  5. Cover of The Brightonomicon

    The Brightonomicon

    2005 · Robert Rankin

    The Brightonomicon is a novel by British fantasy author Robert Rankin, its title parodying the fictional grimoire Necronomicon from the Cthulhu…

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Frequently asked questions

What order should I read the The Brentford Trilogy books in?

Read them in publication order — the list above is sorted by first publication where known, starting with “The antipope”.

How many books are in the The Brentford Trilogy series?

We list 5 books by Robert Rankin , published between 1981–2005.

Where can I buy the The Brentford Trilogy 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.