Does this page include every Dan Fesperman book?

This catalog lists the Dan Fesperman books currently available in Sequencebooks, including standalone titles and series entries when available.

Are Dan Fesperman series listed separately?

Yes. Each Dan Fesperman series is broken out with book numbers, publication years, and a dedicated reading-order page.

Should I read Dan Fesperman books in publication order or chronological order?

Publication order is usually the safest reading path. For series, follow the numbered reading order shown beside each title.

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Dan Fesperman Books in Order

Q: What is the best order to read Dan Fesperman books?

Start with the series reading order for any connected books, then use the chronological list on this page for the full Dan Fesperman bibliography.

Find every Dan Fesperman book in order, including standalone titles and complete series reading orders with publication years.

Updated 2026-07-11 / 14 books / 3 series

American author Dan Fesperman is best known for his standalone spy thrillers and the John Wells series. A former journalist, his work has won the CWA Ian Fleming Steel Dagger and been praised for its realism. This page lists Dan Fesperman’s books in order, including both publication and series reading order.

All Dan Fesperman Books in Chronological Order

1999 Lie in the Dark POoVPB / 1 Buy

2003 The Small Boat of Great Sorrows POoVPB / 2 Buy

2004 The Warlord's Son POoSN / 1 Buy

2006 The Prisoner of Guantanamo POoSN / 2 Buy

2007 The Amateur Spy POoSN / 3 Buy

2009 The Arms Maker Of Berlin POoSN / 4 Buy

2010 Layover in Dubai POoSN / 5 Buy

2012 The Double Game POoSN / 6 Buy

2014 Unmanned POoSN / 7 Buy

2016 The Letter Writer POoSN / 8 Buy

2018 Safe Houses POoCSB / 1 Buy

2022 Winter Work POoCSB / 2 Buy

2022 The Cover Wife POoCSB / 3 Buy

2025 Pariah POoSN / 9 Buy

Dan Fesperman Book Series Reading Orders / browse all ->

Claire Saylor Books in Reading Order 3 books / 2018-2022

01 Safe Houses 2018 Buy

02 Winter Work 2022 Buy

03 The Cover Wife 2022 Buy

Vlado Petric Books in Reading Order 2 books / 1999-2003

01 Lie in the Dark 1999 Buy

02 The Small Boat of Great Sorrows 2003 Buy

Standalone Books in Reading Order 9 books / 2004-2025

01 The Warlord's Son 2004 Buy

02 The Prisoner of Guantanamo 2006 Buy

03 The Amateur Spy 2007 Buy

04 The Arms Maker Of Berlin 2009 Buy

05 Layover in Dubai 2010 Buy

06 The Double Game 2012 Buy

07 Unmanned 2014 Buy

08 The Letter Writer 2016 Buy

09 Pariah 2025 Buy

Where to start with Dan Fesperman

What is the best order to read Dan Fesperman books?

Publication order is usually the safest place to start. If a book belongs to a series, follow the numbered series reading order shown on this page.

Are standalone books and series both included?

Yes. Standalone titles appear in the full chronological bibliography, and series are broken out separately with reading-order links when catalog data is available.

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