Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spinners | 1999 | Anthony McCarten | Buy |
| 2 | The English Harem | 2001 | Anthony McCarten | Buy |
| 3 | Brilliance | 2003 | Anthony McCarten | Buy |
| 4 | Death of a Superhero | 2005 | Anthony McCarten | Buy |
| 5 | Show of Hands / Endurance | 2007 | Anthony McCarten | Buy |
| 6 | In the Absence of Heroes | 2012 | Anthony McCarten | Buy |
| 7 | Going Zero | 2023 | Anthony McCarten | Buy |
Anthony McCarten’s standalone novels range from dark comedies to high-concept thrillers. Early works like Spinners and The English Harem established his voice as a novelist willing to tackle unusual subjects with wit and warmth, while later books like Going Zero (2023) moved into more commercial territory with a tech-driven thriller premise.
Death of a Superhero (2005) was adapted into an animated/live-action film, and several of his other novels have attracted film interest. Readers who know McCarten from his screenwriting will find the same narrative instincts at work in his fiction: strong characters, clear stakes, and stories that move.