How many books has Irving Wallace written?

Irving Wallace published 24 novels, 4 non-fiction books and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.

What order should I read Irving Wallace's books in?

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

What is Irving Wallace's most famous book?

The Second Lady (1980) is Irving Wallace's most widely read book.

Which Irving Wallace books have been adapted?

2 books have been adapted for film or TV, including The Prize (film, 1963) and The Seven Minutes (film, 1971).

Irving Wallace books in order

American writer

Lived: 1916–1990
Country: United States
Books: 29

Literary fiction

Irving Wallace published 24 novels, 4 non-fiction books and 1 other book, beginning with The Three Sirens (1963). The best-known is The Second Lady (1980).

Updated September 2026

Where to start with Irving Wallace

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Irving Wallace's most-read book.

Standalone novels in order

The Fabulous Showman (1959)
279 pages
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The Sins of Philip Fleming (1959)
224 pages
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The Chapman Report (1960)
383 pages
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The Prize (1962)
704 pagesAdapted for film
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The Three Sirens (1963)
544 pages
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The Man (1964)
767 pages
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The Plot (1967)
828 pages
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The Writing of One Novel (1968)
250 pages
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The Seven Minutes (1969)
559 pagesAdapted for film
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The Word (Mar 1972)
632 pages
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The Fan Club (Mar 1974)
627 pages
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The R Document (1976)
384 pages
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The Sunday Gentleman (1976)
517 pages
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The People's Almanac #2 (1978)
1416 pages
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The Pigeon Project (1980)
339 pages
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The Second Lady (1980)
372 pages
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The People's Almanac Presents The Books of Lists, No. 2 (1983)
529 pages
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The Almighty (1984)
431 pages
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The Miracle (1984)
442 pages
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The Seventh Secret (1986)
370 pages
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Celestial Bed, the (1987)
288 pages
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The Golden Room (1989)
256 pages
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The Guest of Honour (1989)
256 pages
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The Secret Sex Lives of Famous People (1993)
491 pages
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Non-fiction in order

The Twenty-seventh Wife (1961)
443 pages
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The Nympho and Other Maniacs (1971)
475 pages
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The Two (1978)
352 pages
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The Intimate Sex Lives of Famous People (1982)
731 pages
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Other books in order

The Fabulous Originals (1956)
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Film and TV adaptations

The Prize (1963)Film · from The Prize
The Seven Minutes (1971)Film · from The Seven Minutes

About Irving Wallace

Irving Wallace was an American best-selling author and screenwriter. He was known for his heavily researched novels, many with a sexual theme.

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Irving Wallace FAQ

How many books has Irving Wallace written?: Irving Wallace published 24 novels, 4 non-fiction books and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Irving Wallace's books in?: Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Second Lady.
What is Irving Wallace's last book?: The Guest of Honour (1989).
What is Irving Wallace's most famous book?: The Second Lady (1980) is Irving Wallace's most widely read book.
Which Irving Wallace books have been adapted?: 2 books have been adapted for film or TV, including The Prize (film, 1963) and The Seven Minutes (film, 1971).