The Cardiff Trilogy books in order

The The Cardiff Trilogy series by John Lincoln / John Williams is a three-book series running from 1999 to 2003, starting with Five Pubs, Two Bars And A Nightclub.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 Five Pubs, Two Bars And A Nightclub 1999 John Lincoln / John Williams Buy
2 Cardiff Dead 2000 John Lincoln / John Williams Buy
3 The Prince of Wales 2003 John Lincoln / John Williams Buy

The Cardiff Trilogy by John Lincoln / John Williams is a three-book fiction series set in Cardiff, Wales. It opens with Five Pubs, Two Bars And A Nightclub in 1999, continues with Cardiff Dead in 2000, and finishes with The Prince of Wales in 2003. The titles point to a strong sense of place, with Cardiff’s pubs and streets forming the backdrop.

All three books came out within a four-year window, keeping the series tight and focused. Readers interested in fiction grounded in Welsh urban life should begin with Five Pubs, Two Bars And A Nightclub and read through in order.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the The Cardiff Trilogy series?

There are three books in the The Cardiff Trilogy series, published between 1999 and 2003.

What is the first book in the The Cardiff Trilogy series?

The first book in the The Cardiff Trilogy series is Five Pubs, Two Bars And A Nightclub, published in 1999.

Do you need to read the The Cardiff Trilogy books in order?

Reading the The Cardiff Trilogy series in publication order starting with Five Pubs, Two Bars And A Nightclub (1999) is recommended, as characters and storylines develop across the three books.

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