📚 Where to Start?

Publication Order of The Odessa Books Best for beginners - Start with "The Odessa File" (1972)
Publication Order of Standalone Novels Popular choice - Start with "The Day of the Jackal" (1971)
Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas Popular choice - Start with "The Shepherd" (1975)
Publication Order of Short Story Collections Popular choice - Start with "No Comebacks" (1982)

About the Author

Born in England on 25 August 1938 in the very small town of Ashford, Frederick Forsyth is an author who hardly needs any introduction. According to Frederick, the size of the town, spurred his curiosity to travel and see the world, a fact that inevitably influenced his writing. Remembering his childhood with fond memories, he still visits the areas where he grew up. As a young boy, he was sent to live in Germany and France by his father for a year in order to learn modern languages. This was rather unusual for the son of middle-class English shopkeeper in those times as his parents taught him from a young age that money has to be earned only by hard work. He was an only child and grew up in a semi-detached house with an entire top floor to himself. His father’s support and influence was th. Frederick Forsyth is the author of over 30 books across 6 series. Their most famous work is the Publication Order of The Odessa Books series, which has garnered millions of readers worldwide. With such a prolific career, Frederick Forsyth has established themselves as one of the most influential authors in contemporary fiction.

Book Series in Publication Order

Publication Order of The Odessa Books

1 books
  • The Odessa File In 'The Odessa File', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of The Odessa Books saga.
    (1972) ⭐ Start here

Publication Order of Standalone Novels

14 books
  • The Day of the Jackal Join the adventure in 'The Day of the Jackal' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Frederick Forsyth.
    (1971)
  • The Dogs of War Join the adventure in 'The Dogs of War' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Frederick Forsyth.
    (1974)
  • The Devil's Alternative The Publication Order of Standalone Novels series continues with 'The Devil's Alternative', another thrilling entry from Frederick Forsyth.
    (1979)
  • The Fourth Protocol Experience the magic of 'The Fourth Protocol' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Standalone Novels universe.
    (1984)
  • The Negotiator Join the adventure in 'The Negotiator' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Frederick Forsyth.
    (1989)
  • The Deceiver 'The Deceiver' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, set in the world Frederick Forsyth has created.
    (1991)
  • The Fist of God Experience the magic of 'The Fist of God' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Standalone Novels universe.
    (1994)
  • Icon Join the adventure in 'Icon' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Frederick Forsyth.
    (1996)
  • The Phantom of Manhattan 'The Phantom of Manhattan' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, set in the world Frederick Forsyth has created.
    (1996)
  • Avenger 'Avenger' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, set in the world Frederick Forsyth has created.
    (2003)
  • The Afghan 'The Afghan' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, set in the world Frederick Forsyth has created.
    (2006)
  • The Cobra Experience the magic of 'The Cobra' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Standalone Novels universe.
    (2010)
  • The Kill List In 'The Kill List', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Frederick Forsyth.
    (2013)
  • The Fox Join the adventure in 'The Fox' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Frederick Forsyth.
    (2018)

Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas

6 books
  • The Shepherd Experience the magic of 'The Shepherd' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas universe.
    (1975)
  • The Emperor Join the adventure in 'The Emperor' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas series by Frederick Forsyth.
    (1982)
  • The Citizen The Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas series continues with 'The Citizen', another thrilling entry from Frederick Forsyth.
    (2000)
  • Whispering Wind 'Whispering Wind' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas series, set in the world Frederick Forsyth has created.
    (2000)
  • The Miracle Join the adventure in 'The Miracle' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas series by Frederick Forsyth.
    (2000)
  • The Art of the Matter Join the adventure in 'The Art of the Matter' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas series by Frederick Forsyth.
    (2001)

Publication Order of Short Story Collections

2 books
  • No Comebacks In 'No Comebacks', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Short Story Collections saga.
    (1982)
  • The Veteran and Other Stories 'The Veteran and Other Stories' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Short Story Collections series, set in the world Frederick Forsyth has created.
    (2020)

Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books

4 books
  • The Biafra Story: The Making of an African Legend In 'The Biafra Story: The Making of an African Legend', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books saga.
    (1969)
  • Emeka Join the adventure in 'Emeka' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series by Frederick Forsyth.
    (1991)
  • Used In Evidence The Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series continues with 'Used In Evidence', another thrilling entry from Frederick Forsyth.
    (2005)
  • The Outsider: My Life in Intrigue 'The Outsider: My Life in Intrigue' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series, set in the world Frederick Forsyth has created.
    (2015)

Publication Order of Anthologies

3 books
  • Great Flying Stories The Publication Order of Anthologies series continues with 'Great Flying Stories', another thrilling entry from Frederick Forsyth.
    (1991)
  • English Crime Stories of Today 'English Crime Stories of Today' follows a thrilling investigation in the acclaimed Publication Order of Anthologies series by Frederick Forsyth.
    (1993)
  • A Tangled Web In 'A Tangled Web', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Anthologies saga.
    (2005)

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Who is Frederick Forsyth?

Frederick Forsyth is a bestselling author known for 6 book series containing over 30 books. Popular series include Publication Order of The Odessa Books, Publication Order of Standalone Novels, Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas. Their work has captivated millions of readers worldwide.

Q: What is the best Frederick Forsyth book series to start with?

For readers new to Frederick Forsyth's work, we recommend starting with the Publication Order of The Odessa Books series. This series showcases the author's signature style and is considered one of their most accessible and engaging works. With 1 books, it offers a perfect entry point to Frederick Forsyth's writing.

Q: How many books has Frederick Forsyth written?

Frederick Forsyth has written over 30 books across 6 different series. From thriller mysteries to fantasy adventures, their diverse body of work offers something for every reader.