Night Soldiers books in order

A series of historical spy thrillers set in Europe between the world wars and World War II, exploring the intrigue and danger of espionage.

Night Soldiers Books

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 Night Soldiers 1988 Alan Furst Buy
2 Dark Star 1991 Alan Furst Buy
3 The Polish Officer 1995 Alan Furst Buy
4 The World at Night 1996 Alan Furst Buy
5 Red Gold 1999 Alan Furst Buy
6 Kingdom of Shadows 2000 Alan Furst Buy
7 Blood of Victory 2002 Alan Furst Buy
8 Dark Voyage 2004 Alan Furst Buy
9 The Foreign Correspondent 2006 Alan Furst Buy
10 The Spies of Warsaw 2008 Alan Furst Buy
11 Spies of the Balkans 2010 Alan Furst Buy
12 Mission to Paris 2012 Alan Furst Buy
13 Midnight in Europe 2014 Alan Furst Buy
14 A Hero of France 2016 Alan Furst Buy
15 Under Occupation 2019 Alan Furst Buy

Night Soldiers is a critically acclaimed series of historical spy thrillers by Alan Furst, set in Europe between the World Wars and during World War II. Rather than following a single protagonist, each book features different characters caught in the shadowy world of espionage as Europe descends into war.

The series captures the moral ambiguity, danger, and romance of pre-war and wartime Europe. From the cafes of Paris to the embassies of Warsaw, from the mountains of the Balkans to the streets of occupied France, Furst’s novels immerse readers in a world where nothing is as it seems and survival requires cunning, courage, and sometimes moral compromise.

Furst is known for his meticulous historical research and his ability to evoke the atmosphere of Europe between the wars—the looming threat of totalitarianism, the decadence of Paris nightlife, the desperation of refugees, and the heroic but often futile resistance efforts. His protagonists are not superspies but ordinary people—journalists, diplomats, soldiers, engineers—forced by circumstance into a world of espionage and betrayal.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Night Soldiers series about?

Set between the two World Wars and during World War II, the series follows various protagonists caught in the dangerous world of international espionage across Europe, from Paris to Warsaw to the Balkans.

Do I need to read the Night Soldiers books in order?

Each book features a new protagonist and stands alone, though they are connected thematically and by historical events. They can be read in any order.

What historical events does the series cover?

The novels span from the 1930s through the 1940s, covering the rise of Nazi Germany, the Spanish Civil War, the Soviet invasion of Poland, the occupation of France, and the resistance movements across Europe.

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