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ⓘ About Nick Harkaway
Nick Harkaway is an English author of fantasy, science fiction, mystery, and thrillers books best known for his The Gone-Away World novel. The book was nominated in 2009 for a BSFA Award for Best Novel and a Locus Award for Best First Novel. It was also praised by the January Magazine, terming it as a powerful and accomplished debut novel that weaves the elements of mystery, romance, fiction, science fiction, and thriller together in a way that leaves no doubt Harkaway is a master storyteller. The Gone-Away World Nick Harkaway’s novel The Gone-Away World is one of the best apocalyptic novels that sneaks up on you, hooks you in, and leaves you yearning for more. Nick’s writing can be compared to two Douglases who are masters of the apocalyptic genre: Douglas Adams and Douglas Coupland.
All Book Series by Nick Harkaway
Call for the Dead
Series opener · book 1 of 11 · published 1961 Anthology · John Le Carre
The Spy Who Came in from the Cold
Book 3 of 11 · published 1963 Anthology · John Le Carre
Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy
Book 5 of 11 · published 1974 Anthology · John Le Carre
The Honourable Schoolboy
Book 6 of 11 · published 1977 Anthology · John Le Carre
Solaris Rising
Series opener · book 1 of 3 · published 2011 Anthology · Pat Cadigan,Mike Resnick,Stephen Baxter,Lavie Tidhar,Ken MacLeod,Peter F. Hamilton,Ian Watson,Eric Brown,Adam Roberts,Paul Di Filippo,Alastair Reynolds,Tricia Sullivan,Ian Whates,Richard Salter
Solaris Rising 1.5
Book 2 of 3 · published 2012 Anthology · Paul Cornell,Tanith Lee,Mike Resnick,Aliette de Bodard,Adam Roberts,Paul Di Filippo,Ian Whates,Gareth L. Powell,Sarah Lotz,Philip Vine
? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Nick Harkaway?
Nick Harkaway is an English author of fantasy, science fiction, mystery, and thrillers books best known for his The Gone-Away World novel. The book was nominated in 2009 for a BSFA Award for Best Novel and a Locus Award for Best First Novel. It was also praised by the January Magazine, terming it as a powerful and accomplished debut novel that weaves the elements of mystery, romance, fiction, science fiction, and thriller together in a way that leaves no doubt Harkaway is a master storyteller.
Which Nick Harkaway series should I start with?
The best place to start is the George Smiley series, the earliest of Nick Harkaway's multi-book series: it opens with Call for the Dead (1961) and runs to 11 books across 1961–2026, ending with The Taper Man (2026). Nick Harkaway's other series stand alone, so they can be read in any order.
How many books has Nick Harkaway written?
Nick Harkaway has 36 books catalogued in this guide, published between 1961 and 2026. 25 of them belong to 5 named series — the largest being the George Smiley series with 11 books — and 11 are standalone titles, collections or anthologies.
In what order should Nick Harkaway's series be read?
Read each series in publication order — the numbered entries in each series follow the year each book first appeared. Nick Harkaway's series do not depend on one another, so they can be started in any order; by start date they are George Smiley (1961–2026, 11 books), Doctor Who: Time Trips (2013–2014, 8 books) and Seven Demons (2018–2021, 2 books), plus 1 more.
How are Nick Harkaway's books organised into series?
This guide splits Nick Harkaway's 36 books into 5 named series and 11 titles that stand alone or appear only in collections: George Smiley (11 books, 1961–2026); Doctor Who: Time Trips (8 books, 2013–2014); Seven Demons (2 books, 2018–2021); Titanium Noir (1 book, 2025); Solaris Rising Anthology (3 books, 2011–2013).