Robert Harris Standalone Novels books in order

Robert Harris's standalone novels spanning alternate history, World War II thrillers, Vatican intrigue, and speculative fiction.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 Fatherland 1991 Robert Harris Buy
2 Enigma 1995 Robert Harris Buy
3 Archangel 1998 Robert Harris Buy
4 Pompeii 2003 Robert Harris Buy
5 The Ghost / The Ghost Writer 2007 Robert Harris Buy
6 The Fear Index 2011 Robert Harris Buy
7 An Officer and a Spy 2013 Robert Harris Buy
8 Conclave 2016 Robert Harris Buy
9 Munich 2017 Robert Harris Buy
10 The Second Sleep 2019 Robert Harris Buy
11 V2 2020 Robert Harris Buy
12 Act of Oblivion 2022 Robert Harris Buy
13 Precipice 2024 Robert Harris Buy

Robert Harris’s standalone novels range across history and genre, from the alternate history of “Fatherland” (1991) to the near-future speculation of “The Fear Index” (2011). Each book reflects his background as a journalist in its attention to detail and research.

His World War II novels include “Enigma” (1995), about codebreakers at Bletchley Park, “Munich” (2017), set during the 1938 crisis, and “V2” (2020), about the German rocket program. “An Officer and a Spy” (2013) tackles the Dreyfus Affair, while “Conclave” (2016) imagines the drama of a papal election. His most recent novel, “Precipice” (2024), continues his tradition of turning real historical events into gripping fiction.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Robert Harris Standalone Novels series?

There are thirteen books in the Robert Harris Standalone Novels series, published between 1991 and 2024.

What is the first book in the Robert Harris Standalone Novels series?

The first book in the Robert Harris Standalone Novels series is Fatherland, published in 1991.

Which Robert Harris standalone novel should I read first?

Fatherland (1992) is his debut novel and remains one of his most popular. For readers who prefer non-alternate history, An Officer and a Spy (2013), about the Dreyfus Affair, and Conclave (2016), about a papal election, are both excellent starting points.

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