Harry Palmer Books in Order

8
Books
1962
First Book
2026
Latest Book
65
Years

Below you'll find the complete list of Harry Palmer books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.

Reading order verified: January 2026

Publication Order

1

The IPCRESS File

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1962

2

Horse Under Water

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1962

3

Funeral in Berlin

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1964

4

Billion-Dollar Brain

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1966

5

An Expensive Place to Die

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1967

6

Spy Story

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1974

7

Twinkle, Twinkle Little Spy / Catch a Falling Spy

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1976

8

Only When I Larf

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2026

Frequently Asked Questions

The recommended reading order for the Harry Palmer series is publication order: 1. The IPCRESS File (1962), 2. Horse Under Water (1962), 3. Funeral in Berlin (1964), 4. Billion-Dollar Brain (1966), 5. An Expensive Place to Die (1967), and 3 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.

The Harry Palmer series by Len Deighton contains 8 books. The series began in 1962 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.

The Harry Palmer series is written by Len Deighton. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.

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