The Kingsbridge series is Ken Follett's acclaimed historical fiction saga, tracing generations through the building of a magnificent cathedral and subsequent historical events.

  • The Evening and the Morning (2020)

    A prequel to 'The Pillars of the Earth', set in England at the end of the Dark Ages, chronicling the rise of Kingsbridge.

  • The Pillars of the Earth (1989)

    Set in 12th-century England, this epic novel follows the building of a cathedral in the fictional town of Kingsbridge amidst civil war and religious strife.

  • World Without End (2007)

    Picking up two centuries after 'The Pillars of the Earth', this novel explores the lives of the descendants of the original characters during the Black Death.

  • A Column of Fire (2017)

    Set in the 16th century, this book follows the conflicts between Protestants and Catholics across Europe, with Kingsbridge at its heart.

  • The Armor of Light (2023)

    The latest installment in the Kingsbridge series, set during the Industrial Revolution, exploring the struggle for progress and social justice.

The Century Trilogy follows the fates of five interrelated families—American, German, Russian, English, and Welsh—as they navigate the major events of the 20th century.

  • Fall of Giants (2010)

    The first book in The Century Trilogy, covering World War I, the Russian Revolution, and the struggle for women's suffrage.

  • Winter of the World (2012)

    The second book, focusing on World War II, the rise of Nazism, and the atomic bomb.

  • Edge of Eternity (2014)

    The final book, covering the Cold War, the Civil Rights Movement, and the fall of the Berlin Wall.

Standalone Novels

Ken Follett's other thrilling standalone novels, listed in chronological order of publication.

  • The Big Needle (1974)

    Published under the pseudonym Simon Myles. A thriller about drug trafficking.

  • The Shakeout (1975)

    Published under the pseudonym Simon Myles. A suspense novel involving corporate espionage.

  • The Amateurs (1976)

    Published under the pseudonym James Grant. A spy thriller.

  • Paper Money (1977)

    A thriller about a day in the life of various Londoners involved in crime and finance.

  • Eye of the Needle (1978)

    A classic World War II spy thriller about a German agent trying to escape Britain with vital D-Day invasion secrets.

  • Triple (1979)

    A Cold War thriller involving a daring plot to steal uranium for an atomic bomb from Egypt.

  • The Key to Rebecca (1980)

    A World War II spy novel set in Cairo, following a German spy and the British officer hunting him.

  • The Man from St. Petersburg (1982)

    Set in 1914, a Russian anarchist plots to disrupt a vital Anglo-Russian alliance.

  • Lie Down with Lions (1985)

    A thriller set in Afghanistan during the Soviet invasion, involving a love triangle and espionage.

  • Storm Island (1986)

    Also known as 'The Modigliani Scandal'. An art world thriller about the search for a lost Modigliani painting.

  • Night Over Water (1991)

    A suspense novel set on a transatlantic flight during the outbreak of World War II.

  • A Dangerous Fortune (1993)

    A historical thriller set in 19th-century London, involving a dark secret within a powerful banking family.

  • A Place Called Freedom (1995)

    A historical novel following a young Scottish coal miner's quest for freedom in the late 18th century.

  • The Third Twin (1996)

    A legal thriller about a woman who discovers she has a twin brother who is a violent criminal.

  • The Hammer of Eden (1998)

    A thriller about eco-terrorists threatening to trigger a massive earthquake in California.

  • Code to Zero (2000)

    A Cold War thriller about a man who wakes up with amnesia and discovers he's involved in a dangerous space race conspiracy.

  • Jackdaws (2001)

    A World War II thriller about a team of female agents attempting a daring rescue mission in occupied France.

  • Hornet Flight (2002)

    A World War II spy thriller set in occupied Denmark, involving a young couple trying to smuggle a prototype radar out of the country.

  • Whiteout (2004)

    A modern thriller set in the Scottish Highlands, where a deadly virus is stolen from a research facility during a blizzard.

  • Never (2021)

    A contemporary thriller exploring a global crisis that escalates towards World War III.