How many books has Harold Robbins written?

Harold Robbins published 32 novels and 2 other books that we list, as of September 2026.

What order should I read Harold Robbins's books in?

Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Carpetbaggers.

What is Harold Robbins's most famous book?

The Carpetbaggers (1961) is Harold Robbins's most widely read book.

Which Harold Robbins books have been adapted?

2 books have been adapted for film or TV, including The Carpetbaggers (film, 1964) and The Adventurers (film, 1970).

Harold Robbins books in order

American novelist

Lived: 1916–1997
Country: United States
Books: 34

Literary fiction

Harold Robbins published 32 novels and 2 other books, beginning with The Carpetbaggers (1961).

Updated September 2026

Where to start with Harold Robbins

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The Carpetbaggers
Harold Robbins's most-read book.

Standalone novels in order

Never Leave Me (1954)
240 pages
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79 Park Avenue (1955)
307 pages
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The Carpetbaggers (1961)
679 pagesAdapted for film
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The Dream Merchants (1961)
517 pages
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Where Love Has Gone (1963)
408 pages
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The Adventurers (1966)
784 pagesAdapted for film
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The Inheritors (1969)
407 pages
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Stiletto (1973)
255 pages
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The Pirate (1974)
326 pages
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A Stone for Danny Fisher (1975)
386 pages
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The Betsy (1976)
448 pages
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The Lonely Lady (1976)
431 pages
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Dreams Die First (1977)
408 pages
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Goodbye, Janette (1981)
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Spellbinder (1983)
379 pages
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Harold Robbins Presents: Blue Sky (1985)
280 pages
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The Storyteller (1985)
307 pages
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Never Love a Stranger (1991)
409 pages
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The Piranhas (1991)
276 pages
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The Raiders (1995)
363 pages
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The Stallion (1996)
364 pages
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Tycoon (Feb 1997)
424 pages
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The Predators (1998)
348 pages
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Never Enough (2001)
350 pages
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Heat of Passion (2003)
446 pages
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Sin City (2003)
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Blood Royal (2005)
382 pages
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The Looters (2007)
400 pages
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The Deceivers (2008)
335 pages
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Harold Robbins' the Shroud (2010)
354 pages
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Curse (2011)
320 pages
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Harold Robbins' the Curse (2011)
317 pages
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Other books in order

Descent from Xanadu (1985)
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Memories of Another Day (1993)
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Film and TV adaptations

The Carpetbaggers (1964)Film · from The Carpetbaggers
Nevada Smith (1966)Film · from The Carpetbaggers
The Adventurers (1970)Film · from The Adventurers

About Harold Robbins

Harold Robbins was an American author. One of the best-selling writers of all time, he wrote over 25 best-sellers, selling over 750 million copies in 32 languages.

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Harold Robbins FAQ

How many books has Harold Robbins written?: Harold Robbins published 32 novels and 2 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Harold Robbins's books in?: Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Carpetbaggers.
What is Harold Robbins's last book?: The Predators (1998).
What is Harold Robbins's most famous book?: The Carpetbaggers (1961) is Harold Robbins's most widely read book.
Which Harold Robbins books have been adapted?: 2 books have been adapted for film or TV, including The Carpetbaggers (film, 1964) and The Adventurers (film, 1970).