Terry Harknett Standalone Novels books in order

All 6 of Terry Harknett's standalone novels in publication order, from Once a Copper (1965) to The Hero (1974), with links to buy each book.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 Once a Copper 1965 Terry Harknett Buy
2 The Protectors 1967 Terry Harknett Buy
3 W. I. T. C. H 1971 Terry Harknett Buy
4 Promotion Tour 1972 Terry Harknett Buy
5 Squeeze play 1973 Terry Harknett Buy
6 The Hero 1974 Terry Harknett Buy

Terry Harknett’s standalone novels were published between 1965 and 1974, covering crime fiction and thriller territory. Titles like Once a Copper, The Protectors, and Squeeze Play are representative of his early career writing British genre fiction before westerns became his primary focus.

These books are separate from his much larger output of western novels written under pseudonyms. They offer a look at Harknett’s range as a writer during the period before his George G. Gilman pen name took off.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Terry Harknett Standalone Novels series?

There are six books in the Terry Harknett Standalone Novels series, published between 1965 and 1974.

What is the first book in the Terry Harknett Standalone Novels series?

The first book in the Terry Harknett Standalone Novels series is Once a Copper, published in 1965.

Are Terry Harknett's standalone novels westerns?

No, these standalones are crime fiction and thriller novels written under Harknett’s own name, published in the 1960s and 1970s. His western fiction was published under pseudonyms like George G. Gilman and William M. James.

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