Harry Palmer Books in Order

This page lists the complete Harry Palmer reading order by Len Deighton, with book numbers, publication years, and a publication-order view for readers who want to start at the beginning.

Updated 2026-06-22 / 8 books / 1962-2026

Harry Palmer Reading Order

01 The IPCRESS File 1962 Buy

02 Horse Under Water 1962 Buy

03 Funeral in Berlin 1964 Buy

04 Billion-Dollar Brain 1966 Buy

05 An Expensive Place to Die 1967 Buy

06 Spy Story 1974 Buy

07 Twinkle, Twinkle Little Spy / Catch a Falling Spy 1976 Buy

08 Only When I Larf 2026 Buy

Harry Palmer Books by Publication Order

1962 The IPCRESS File #1

1962 Horse Under Water #2

1964 Funeral in Berlin #3

1966 Billion-Dollar Brain #4

1967 An Expensive Place to Die #5

1974 Spy Story #6

1976 Twinkle, Twinkle Little Spy / Catch a Falling Spy #7

2026 Only When I Larf #8

Questions readers ask

What is the correct Harry Palmer reading order?

The Harry Palmer reading order on this page follows the numbered series order where available, with publication years shown beside each book.

How many Harry Palmer books are there?

This catalog currently lists 8 Harry Palmer books published across 1962-2026.

Who writes the Harry Palmer books?

Harry Palmer is listed as a book series by Len Deighton.

Should I read Harry Palmer in publication order?

For most readers, publication order is the safest way to read Harry Palmer. If a separate series order is available, this page shows that order first and publication years beside each title.

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