📚 Where to Start?

Publication Order of Standalone Novels Best for beginners - Start with "The Dark Frontier" (1936)
Publication Order of Valeshoff Books Popular choice - Start with "Uncommon Danger / Background to Danger" (1937)
Publication Order of Arthur Abdel Simpson Books Popular choice - Start with "The Light of Day" (1962)

About the Author

Eric Ambler was a British author and screenwriter best known for his spy novels. Eric was commended for injecting a unique sense of realism into the genre. +Biography Eric Ambler was born in 1908 into a family of artists. His parents ran a puppet show that he eventually joined and helped manage. However, Eric did not stay in the business for long, eventually finding a place at an engineering company, the result of his time at Northampton Polytechnic Institute. Eric’s engineering classes didn’t take him far, though. His love for entertainment proved too strong and he eventually went back to his roots, spending more time writing plays than actually pursuing engineering jobs. After a stint in advertising and following his marriage to a fashion correspondent from the United States by the names. Eric Ambler is the author of over 30 books across 8 series. Their most famous work is the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, which has garnered millions of readers worldwide. With such a prolific career, Eric Ambler has established themselves as one of the most influential authors in contemporary fiction.

Book Series in Publication Order

Publication Order of Charles Latimer Books

2 books
  • The Mask of Dimitrios / A Coffin for Dimitrios Join the adventure in 'The Mask of Dimitrios / A Coffin for Dimitrios' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Charles Latimer Books series by Eric Ambler.
    (1939) ⭐ Start here
  • The Intercom Conspiracy / Quiet Conspiracy In 'The Intercom Conspiracy / Quiet Conspiracy', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Charles Latimer Books saga.
    (1969) ⭐ Start here

Publication Order of Valeshoff Books

2 books
  • Uncommon Danger / Background to Danger Join the adventure in 'Uncommon Danger / Background to Danger' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Valeshoff Books series by Eric Ambler.
    (1937)
  • Cause for Alarm The Publication Order of Valeshoff Books series continues with 'Cause for Alarm', another thrilling entry from Eric Ambler.
    (1938)

Publication Order of Arthur Abdel Simpson Books

2 books
  • The Light of Day Join the adventure in 'The Light of Day' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Arthur Abdel Simpson Books series by Eric Ambler.
    (1962)
  • Dirty Story In 'Dirty Story', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Arthur Abdel Simpson Books saga.
    (1967)

Publication Order of Standalone Novels

17 books
  • The Dark Frontier Experience the magic of 'The Dark Frontier' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Standalone Novels universe.
    (1936)
  • Epitaph for a Spy The Publication Order of Standalone Novels series continues with 'Epitaph for a Spy', another thrilling entry from Eric Ambler.
    (1938)
  • Journey Into Fear 'Journey Into Fear' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, set in the world Eric Ambler has created.
    (1940)
  • Skytip Join the adventure in 'Skytip' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Eric Ambler.
    (1951)
  • Judgment on Deltchev Join the adventure in 'Judgment on Deltchev' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Eric Ambler.
    (1951)
  • Tender To Danger / Moonlight Join the adventure in 'Tender To Danger / Moonlight' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Eric Ambler.
    (1951)
  • The Schirmer Inheritance In 'The Schirmer Inheritance', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels saga.
    (1953)
  • The Maras Affair Join the adventure in 'The Maras Affair' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Eric Ambler.
    (1953)
  • Charter To Danger In 'Charter To Danger', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels saga.
    (1954)
  • The Night Comers / State of Siege The Publication Order of Standalone Novels series continues with 'The Night Comers / State of Siege', another thrilling entry from Eric Ambler.
    (1956)
  • Passport To Panic In 'Passport To Panic', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels saga.
    (1958)
  • Passage of Arms Experience the magic of 'Passage of Arms' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Standalone Novels universe.
    (1959)
  • A Kind Of Anger 'A Kind Of Anger' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, set in the world Eric Ambler has created.
    (1964)
  • The Levanter Join the adventure in 'The Levanter' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Eric Ambler.
    (1972)
  • Doctor Frigo Experience the magic of 'Doctor Frigo' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Standalone Novels universe.
    (1974)
  • The Siege of Villa Lipp / Send No More Roses In 'The Siege of Villa Lipp / Send No More Roses', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels saga.
    (1977)
  • The Care of Time Join the adventure in 'The Care of Time' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Eric Ambler.
    (1981)

Publication Order of Collections

2 books
  • The Ability to Kill and Other Pieces In 'The Ability to Kill and Other Pieces', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Collections series by Eric Ambler.
    (1964)
  • Waiting for Orders In 'Waiting for Orders', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Collections saga.
    (1991)

Publication Order of Anthologies

1 books
  • To Catch a Spy 'To Catch a Spy' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, set in the world Eric Ambler has created.
    (1966)

Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books

3 books
  • Great Cases of Scotland Yard The Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series continues with 'Great Cases of Scotland Yard', another thrilling entry from Eric Ambler.
    (1978)
  • Here Lies Eric Ambler: An Autobiography 'Here Lies Eric Ambler: An Autobiography' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series, set in the world Eric Ambler has created.
    (1985)
  • The Story So Far Join the adventure in 'The Story So Far' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series by Eric Ambler.
    (1995)

Publication Order of Anthologies

1 books
  • The Man Who... Join the adventure in 'The Man Who...' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Anthologies series by Eric Ambler.
    (1992)

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Who is Eric Ambler?

Eric Ambler is a bestselling author known for 8 book series containing over 30 books. Popular series include Publication Order of Charles Latimer Books, Publication Order of Valeshoff Books, Publication Order of Arthur Abdel Simpson Books. Their work has captivated millions of readers worldwide.

Q: What is the best Eric Ambler book series to start with?

For readers new to Eric Ambler's work, we recommend starting with the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series. This series showcases the author's signature style and is considered one of their most accessible and engaging works. With 17 books, it offers a perfect entry point to Eric Ambler's writing.

Q: How many books has Eric Ambler written?

Eric Ambler has written over 30 books across 8 different series. From thriller mysteries to fantasy adventures, their diverse body of work offers something for every reader.