Does this page include every Joseph Kanon book?

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

Are Joseph Kanon series listed separately?

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

Should I read Joseph Kanon 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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Joseph Kanon Books in Order

Q: What is the best order to read Joseph Kanon books?

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

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

Updated 2026-07-11 / 11 books / 1 series

Joseph Kanon is an American author best known for his acclaimed historical spy thrillers, including *The Good German* and *Leaving Berlin*. A former publishing executive, his novels have won the Edgar Award and been adapted into major films. This page provides Joseph Kanon’s books in order, including both chronological and series reading order.

All Joseph Kanon Books in Chronological Order

1997 Los Alamos POoSN / 1 Buy

1998 The Prodigal Spy POoSN / 2 Buy

2001 The Good German POoSN / 3 Buy

2005 Alibi POoSN / 4 Buy

2009 Stardust POoSN / 5 Buy

2012 Istanbul Passage POoSN / 6 Buy

2014 Leaving Berlin POoSN / 7 Buy

2017 Defectors POoSN / 8 Buy

2019 The Accomplice POoSN / 9 Buy

2022 The Berlin Exchange POoSN / 10 Buy

2024 Shanghai POoSN / 11 Buy

Joseph Kanon Book Series Reading Orders / browse all ->

Standalone Books in Reading Order 11 books / 1997-2024

01 Los Alamos 1997 Buy

02 The Prodigal Spy 1998 Buy

03 The Good German 2001 Buy

04 Alibi 2005 Buy

05 Stardust 2009 Buy

06 Istanbul Passage 2012 Buy

07 Leaving Berlin 2014 Buy

08 Defectors 2017 Buy

09 The Accomplice 2019 Buy

10 The Berlin Exchange 2022 Buy

11 Shanghai 2024 Buy

Where to start with Joseph Kanon

What is the best order to read Joseph Kanon 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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