Portrait of Kim Philby

Kim Philby books in order

KGB mole for the Soviet Union

Lived
1912–1988
Country
United Kingdom
Books
1
Also writes as
Stanley, Sonny, Андрей Фёдорович Мартинс, Sohnchen

Kim Philby published 1 novel, beginning with My Silent War (1968).

Updated September 2026

Where to start with Kim Philby

Kim Philby books in order of publication

  1. My Silent War (1968)

    236 pages

About Kim Philby

Harold Adrian Russell "Kim" Philby was a British intelligence officer and a double agent for the Soviet Union. In 1963, he was revealed to be a member of the Cambridge Five, a spy ring that had divulged British secrets to the Soviets during the Second World War and in the early stages of the Cold War. Of the five, Philby is widely considered to have been the most successful in providing secret information to the Soviets.

Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.

Kim Philby FAQ

How many books has Kim Philby written?
Kim Philby published 1 novel that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Kim Philby's books in?
Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with My Silent War.
What is Kim Philby's last book?
My Silent War (1968).
What is Kim Philby's most famous book?
My Silent War (1968) is Kim Philby's most widely read book.
Does Kim Philby write under a pen name?
Yes: Kim Philby has also published as Stanley, Sonny, Андрей Фёдорович Мартинс and Sohnchen.

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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.