Simon Young Reading Order#
| Title |
Published |
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| The Mahjong Spies |
1986 |
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| The Gates of Exquisite View |
1987 |
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| The Scroll of Benevolence |
1988 |
Buy |
Standalone Novels#
| Title |
Published |
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| Krysalis |
1989 |
Buy |
| Acts Of Betrayal |
1990 |
Buy |
| Blood Rules |
1991 |
Buy |
| The Tiger of Desire |
1992 |
Buy |
| A Means to Evil |
1993 |
Buy |
| Against All Reason |
1994 |
Buy |
Stepan Povin Reading Order#
| Title |
Published |
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| The Man Called Kyril |
1981 |
Buy |
| View from Square |
1983 |
Buy |
| Nocturne for the General |
1985 |
Buy |
John Trenhaile was a British thriller writer who published twelve novels between 1981 and 1994. His work falls into the Cold War espionage tradition, with a particular focus on Asia and the Soviet Union. The Stepan Povin trilogy, beginning with The Man Called Kyril (1981), follows a Soviet general caught up in intelligence operations. The Simon Young trilogy is set in China and Hong Kong, starting with The Mahjong Spies (1986).
Trenhaile’s standalone novels continued in the espionage and thriller vein, with titles like Krysalis (1989), Acts Of Betrayal (1990), and The Tiger of Desire (1992). His books were known for detailed plotting and authentic-feeling intelligence tradecraft. Trenhaile stopped publishing in the mid-1990s, leaving a compact but well-regarded body of Cold War fiction.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many books has John Trenhaile written?
John Trenhaile has written twelve books across three series.
What was John Trenhaile's first book?
John Trenhaile’s first book is The Man Called Kyril, published in 1981.
Where are John Trenhaile's novels set?
John Trenhaile’s novels are set primarily in Asia and the Soviet Union. The Simon Young trilogy takes place in China and Hong Kong, while the Stepan Povin trilogy is set in the Soviet Union. His standalone novels range across various locations but maintain a focus on international espionage and political intrigue.