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Tom Barber

3 Series • 18 Books

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🎯 Where Should I Start?

Best Starting Point
Publication Order of Sam Archer Books
Start with: Nine Lives (2012)
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Publication Order of Standalone Novels
Start with: Deadline (2024)
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Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas
Start with: Condition Black (2013)

ⓘ About Tom Barber

Tom Barber is a writer of international political thriller and detective mysteries set in England the United States. His most popular work is the “Sam Archer” series of novels, the first of which was the 2012 published “Nine Lives” that went on to spawn several more titles in the still ongoing series. Barber was born in Sydney Australia, before his parents moved him around from England to Brunei. As a child, he had always loved storytelling and writing, and could be found with his nose in a novel for most of his childhood and teenage years. After clearing high school, he proceeded to Nottingham University in the UK, where he studied English Studies graduating with a Bachelor in 2009. Post-graduation, he decided to indulge his interest in the arts and moved to New York City.

All Book Series by Tom Barber

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Nine Lives

Series opener · book 1 of 16 · published 2012

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2012
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The Getaway

Book 2 of 16 · published 2012

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2012
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Blackout

Book 3 of 16 · published 2012

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2012
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Silent Night

Book 4 of 16 · published 2012

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2012
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One Way

Book 5 of 16 · published 2013

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2013
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Return Fire

Book 6 of 16 · published 2013

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2013
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Green Light

Book 7 of 16 · published 2014

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2014
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Last Breath

Book 8 of 16 · published 2015

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2015
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Close Calls: A Sam Archer Series Story Collection

Book 9 of 16 · published 2016

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2016
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Jump Seat

Book 10 of 16 · published 2017

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2017
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Cleared Hot

Book 11 of 16 · published 2018

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2018
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Trick Turn

Book 12 of 16 · published 2019

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2019
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Hand Off

Book 13 of 16 · published 2020

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2020
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Night Sun

Book 14 of 16 · published 2021

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2021
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Into Focus

Book 15 of 16 · published 2022

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2022
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Exit Point

Latest in the series · book 16 of 16 · published 2024

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2024
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Deadline

Single-title series · published 2024

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2024
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Condition Black

Single-title series · published 2013

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2013

? Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Tom Barber?

Tom Barber is a writer of international political thriller and detective mysteries set in England the United States. His most popular work is the “Sam Archer” series of novels, the first of which was the 2012 published “Nine Lives” that went on to spawn several more titles in the still ongoing series. Barber was born in Sydney Australia, before his parents moved him around from England to Brunei.

Which Tom Barber series should I start with?

The best place to start is the Sam Archer series, the earliest of Tom Barber's multi-book series: it opens with Nine Lives (2012) and runs to 16 books across 2012–2024, ending with Exit Point (2024).

How many books has Tom Barber written?

Tom Barber has 18 books catalogued in this guide, published between 2012 and 2024. 16 of them belong to 1 named series — the largest being the Sam Archer series with 16 books — and 2 are standalone titles, collections or anthologies.

In what order should Tom Barber's series be read?

Read each series in publication order — the numbered entries in each series follow the year each book first appeared. Tom Barber's series do not depend on one another, so they can be started in any order; by start date they are Sam Archer (2012–2024, 16 books).

How are Tom Barber's books organised into series?

This guide splits Tom Barber's 18 books into 1 named series and 2 titles that stand alone or appear only in collections: Sam Archer (16 books, 2012–2024).