Ken Follett Books in Order

In Neolithic Britain, a talented flint miner and a visionary priestess unite to build a massive stone circle. Against a backdrop of drought and tribal warfare, they strive to create the monument now known as Stonehenge.

The Industrial Revolution arrives in Kingsbridge as the Napoleonic Wars rage. Weavers and clothiers face the upheaval of mechanization, fighting for their rights and livelihoods in a rapidly changing world.

A modern-day thriller where a series of escalating global crises threatens to trigger World War III. Intelligence agents and leaders race to prevent a nuclear catastrophe in a terrifyingly plausible scenario.

A prequel to the Kingsbridge series, set in 997 CE. At the end of the Dark Ages, a boatbuilder, a noblewoman, and a monk clash with Vikings and ruthless bishops to establish the town that will become legend.

Written in the wake of the 2019 fire, this short non-fiction book pays tribute to the history and architectural brilliance of the Notre-Dame cathedral in Paris, celebrating its role in literature and history.

Set during the reign of Elizabeth I, this novel follows young spies and lovers caught in the religious conflict between Protestants and Catholics. The battle for the soul of Europe threatens to tear Kingsbridge apart.

The conclusion to the Century Trilogy navigates the Cold War, the Civil Rights movement, and the fall of the Berlin Wall. The families confront the political and personal upheavals of the late 20th century.

The second Century Trilogy novel picks up as the next generation faces the rise of fascism and the horrors of World War II. From Berlin to London to Pearl Harbor, they fight for survival and freedom.

The first book in the Century Trilogy follows five families through the turbulence of World War I and the Russian Revolution. Their lives are irrevocably changed by the conflict that reshapes the modern world.

Two centuries after the cathedral was built, Kingsbridge faces the Black Death and the Hundred Years' War. A feisty young woman and a visionary builder fight for progress against tradition and disaster.

A stolen sample of a deadly virus goes missing from a Scottish laboratory during a blizzard. The security director must contain the threat and find the thief while trapped by the storm.

During the Nazi occupation of Denmark, a young couple stumbles upon a secret German radar installation. They must fly an old Hornet Moth biplane across the North Sea to deliver the vital intelligence to Britain.

A British agent leads an all-female team of saboteurs into Nazi-occupied France. Their mission is to destroy a vital telephone exchange, but internal friction and enemy spies threaten their success.

Waking up with no memory in 1958, a man discovers he is a key player in the US space race. He must piece together his past to stop a sabotage plot that could tip the Cold War balance.

A group of eco-terrorists threatens to trigger a massive earthquake in California unless their demands are met. An FBI agent races against time to stop them before they unleash destruction.

A scientist studying the genetics of criminality discovers an impossible anomaly: identical twins born to different mothers. Her investigation uncovers a secret cloning experiment and puts her life in grave danger.

An 18th-century Scottish coal miner escapes serfdom to find liberty in London and eventually America. His journey is marked by rebellion, love, and the struggle for a life free from tyranny.

Set in Victorian London, this saga follows the wealthy Pilaster banking family. A tragic drowning at a boarding school sets off decades of treachery, ambition, and financial intrigue.

In September 1939, a group of desperate passengers boards the luxurious Pan Am Clipper for its final flight from England to America. Each is fleeing the coming war, but danger follows them across the Atlantic.

In 12th-century England, a master builder creates a magnificent cathedral amidst civil war and religious strife. This epic tale of ambition and resilience is the cornerstone of the Kingsbridge saga.

A love triangle involving an Englishwoman, an American CIA agent, and a French doctor plays out against the backdrop of the Soviet-Afghan War. Betrayal and survival take center stage in the mountains of Afghanistan.

The gripping true story of how Ross Perot organized a private commando team to rescue two of his employees imprisoned in Iran during the chaotic days of the 1979 revolution.

On the eve of World War I, a Russian anarchist arrives in London to assassinate a prince. His mission is complicated when he discovers a link to his own past within the English aristocracy.

A lethal Nazi spy in Cairo uses a code based on the novel *Rebecca* to send intelligence to Rommel. A British officer and a young Jewish woman must hunt him down before he enables a German victory in Africa.

In 1968, Israeli intelligence discovers Egypt is building a nuclear weapon. A seasoned spy devises a plan to steal uranium from a ship on the high seas to ensure Israel's survival.

The true story of the 1976 Société Générale bank heist in Nice. A criminal mastermind and his team tunnel into the vault through the sewers, pulling off a daring robbery without firing a single shot.

A ruthlessly efficient German spy known as "The Needle" holds the secret to the D-Day invasion. Shipwrecked on a lonely Scottish island, he must escape a woman who slowly realizes the deadly truth about her guest.

Based on the screenplay, this thriller follows a Mars mission that is faked by NASA. When the astronauts realize they are expendable liabilities, they must escape across the desert to reveal the truth.

A crime reporter, a corrupt politician, and a gang of criminals converge during a single day in London. A robbery attempt sets off a chain reaction that exposes high-level financial corruption.

Fritz and Helen, along with their cousin, are whisked away by their alien uncle to a galactic empire. There, they must act as arbitrators in an interplanetary war in this imaginative sci-fi adventure for kids.

Two young boys exploring an abandoned film studio stumble upon a gang of bank robbers. They must use their wits to outsmart the criminals and save the day in this suspenseful mystery for younger readers.

A lighthearted caper involving a lost masterpiece by Modigliani. An art historian, a desperate gallery owner, and a young artist all race to find the painting, leading to forgery, theft, and high-speed chases.

Piers Roper finds himself caught between the Mafia and Wall Street raiders. As he tracks a financial conspiracy, he is framed for murder and must outmaneuver his enemies to clear his name.

In this pulp adventure, a film crew in the African jungle discovers a legendary giant ape. When they attempt to capture the beast, they unleash chaos in a modernized retelling of the King Kong myth.

Industrial spy Piers Roper is hired to infiltrate a rival company, but the stakes rise when he discovers a deeper conspiracy. He must use his wits to survive corporate infighting and a lethal rival agent.

When a famous rock star dies shortly after contacting him, Apples Carstairs uncovers a web of bribery and corruption in the music industry. He must navigate a treacherous path to expose the powerful figures pulling the strings.

Apples Carstairs, a wealthy businessman, plunges into the London underworld when his daughter is hospitalized by a heroin overdose. He vows to hunt down the drug lord known as "Mr. H" in this fast-paced early thriller.

Apples Carstairs returns to investigate a blackmail plot involving a compromising photograph and a Common Market negotiator. His search leads him from Brussels to New York and into the dangerous orbit of a power-crazed tycoon.