Joseph Kanon

Joseph Kanon

1 Series • 11 Books

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Publication Order of Standalone Novels
Start with: Los Alamos (1997)

ⓘ About Joseph Kanon

An American author, the novelist Jospeh Kanon is largely known for his many spy novels, which are mostly set in the post Second World War period, many of them being highly regarded for their attention to detail and accuracy regarding the era. Not only that, but he has also had a Hollywood adaptation of his work produced with ‘The Good German’ back in 2006. Regarded highly by both his peers and contemporaries, he’s managed to build a name for himself over the years, one which he’s maintained to this very day, garnering acclaim both nationally and internationally with his insightful and engaging novels. Early and Personal Life Born in Pennsylvania in 1946, the American author Joseph Kanon was brought up with a strong passion for the written word.

All Book Series by Joseph Kanon

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Los Alamos

Series opener · book 1 of 11 · published 1997

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1997
2
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The Prodigal Spy

Book 2 of 11 · published 1998

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1998
3
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The Good German

Book 3 of 11 · published 2001

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2001
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Alibi

Book 4 of 11 · published 2005

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2005
5
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Stardust

Book 5 of 11 · published 2009

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2009
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Istanbul Passage

Book 6 of 11 · published 2012

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2012
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Leaving Berlin

Book 7 of 11 · published 2014

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2014
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Defectors

Book 8 of 11 · published 2017

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2017
9
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The Accomplice

Book 9 of 11 · published 2019

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2019
10
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The Berlin Exchange

Book 10 of 11 · published 2022

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2022
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Shanghai

Latest in the series · book 11 of 11 · published 2024

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2024

? Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Joseph Kanon?

An American author, the novelist Jospeh Kanon is largely known for his many spy novels, which are mostly set in the post Second World War period, many of them being highly regarded for their attention to detail and accuracy regarding the era. Not only that, but he has also had a Hollywood adaptation of his work produced with 'The Good German' back in 2006. Regarded highly by both his peers and contemporaries, he's managed to build a name for himself over the years, one which he's maintained to this very day, garnering acclaim both nationally and internationally with his insightful and engaging novels.

Which Joseph Kanon series should I start with?

Joseph Kanon's books stand alone rather than forming a numbered series, so there is no reading order to follow. The natural first pick is Los Alamos (1997).

How many books has Joseph Kanon written?

Joseph Kanon has 11 books catalogued in this guide, published between 1997 and 2024. They all sit in a single category — Standalone Novels — rather than in numbered series.

In what order should Joseph Kanon's series be read?

No reading order is needed: none of the 11 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 Joseph Kanon's books organised into series?

This guide splits Joseph Kanon's 11 books into categories rather than numbered series: Standalone Novels (11 books).