Operation Jigsaw books in order

The reading order for Mark Hayden's Operation Jigsaw trilogy, a thriller series that introduces the character who later stars in The King's Watch.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 A Piece of Blue Sky 2015 Mark Hayden Buy
2 Green for Danger 2015 Mark Hayden Buy
3 In the Red Corner 2015 Mark Hayden Buy

Operation Jigsaw is a three-book thriller trilogy by Mark Hayden, published in 2015. The series introduces Conrad Clarke in a more grounded thriller setting before his transition into the magical world of The King’s Watch.

A Piece of Blue Sky, Green for Danger, and In the Red Corner follow Conrad through a series of investigations. While these books lack the fantasy elements of his later series, they establish the resourceful and dry-humored character readers come to know in The King’s Watch.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Operation Jigsaw series?

There are three books in the Operation Jigsaw series, published in 2015.

What is the first book in the Operation Jigsaw series?

The first book in the Operation Jigsaw series is A Piece of Blue Sky, published in 2015.

How is Operation Jigsaw connected to The King's Watch?

The Operation Jigsaw trilogy introduces Conrad Clarke before his involvement with the magical world. These three thrillers establish his character and background. Reading them first provides context for The King’s Watch, though they are more traditional thrillers without the fantasy elements.

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