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ⓘ About Brian Moore
He was known as a “writer’s writer”, composing novels that were quite different from one another in setting, voice, and incident however alike in their elegant, lucid, and vivid prose. He is still probably the sole novelist to encapsulate life in Northern Ireland during the post-war era, including his exploration of the intercommunal divisions of The Troubles. Brian also demonstrated an unusual male insight into female psychology, with women being the central narrative character in several novels. Brian, who was reared as a Roman Catholic, left from his homeland after he graduated from St. Malachy’s College in Belfast. He served in the British Ministry of War Transport during the Second World War, going to France, North Africa, and Italy.
All Book Series by Brian Moore
Sailor's Leave / Wreath for a Redhead
Series opener · book 1 of 28 · published 1951
? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Brian Moore?
He was known as a “writer’s writer”, composing novels that were quite different from one another in setting, voice, and incident however alike in their elegant, lucid, and vivid prose. He is still probably the sole novelist to encapsulate life in Northern Ireland during the post-war era, including his exploration of the intercommunal divisions of The Troubles. Brian also demonstrated an unusual male insight into female psychology, with women being the central narrative character in several novels.
Which Brian Moore series should I start with?
Brian Moore's books stand alone rather than forming a numbered series, so there is no reading order to follow. The natural first pick is Sailor's Leave / Wreath for a Redhead (1951).
How many books has Brian Moore written?
Brian Moore has 28 books catalogued in this guide, published between 1951 and 2025. They all sit in a single category — Standalone Novels — rather than in numbered series.
In what order should Brian Moore's series be read?
No reading order is needed: none of the 28 books catalogued here do not form a numbered series, so any title can be picked up first. Within each category they are listed by publication year.
How are Brian Moore's books organised into series?
This guide splits Brian Moore's 28 books into categories rather than numbered series: Standalone Novels (28 books).