How many books has Len Deighton written?

Len Deighton published 35 novels, 1 novella and 7 non-fiction books that we list, as of September 2026.

What order should I read Len Deighton's books in?

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

What is Len Deighton's last book?

Twinkle Twinkle Little Spy (2012).

What is Len Deighton's most famous book?

The IPCRESS File (1962) is Len Deighton's most widely read book.

Which Len Deighton books have been adapted?

8 books have been adapted for film or TV, including The IPCRESS File (film, 1965), Funeral in Berlin (film, 1966), Billion Dollar Brain (film, 1967) and Only When I Larf (film, 1968).

Len Deighton books in order

English writer

Lived: 1929–2026
Country: United Kingdom
Books: 43

Thrillers
Spy fiction
Mystery

Len Deighton published 35 novels, 1 novella and 7 non-fiction books, beginning with The IPCRESS File (1962). 10 feature Bernard Samson.

Updated September 2026

Books featuring Bernard Samson (10)

Berlin Game (1983)
336 pages★ 3.2 (6 ratings)Adapted for TV
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Mexico Set (1984)
392 pagesAdapted for TV
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London Match (1985)
422 pagesAdapted for TV
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Game, Set & Match (1986)
857 pages
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Spy Hook (1988)
315 pages
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Spy Line (1989)
316 pages
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Spy Sinker (1990)
387 pages
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Faith (1994)
339 pages
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Hope (1995)
308 pages
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Charity (1996)
324 pages
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Where to start with Len Deighton

Start here
The IPCRESS File
Len Deighton's most-read book.
Shortest way in
Berlin Game
One of the most-read, at about 336 pages.

Standalone novels in order

The IPCRESS File (1962)
223 pagesAdapted for film
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Horse Under Water (1963)
255 pages
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Funeral in Berlin (1964)
312 pagesAdapted for film
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Billion Dollar Brain (1966)
312 pagesAdapted for film
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An Expensive Place To Die (1967)
252 pages
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London Dossier (1967)
328 pages
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Only When I Larf (1968)
258 pagesAdapted for film
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Bomber (1970)
493 pages
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Declarations of War (1971)
198 pages
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Close-up. -- (1972)
381 pages
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Spy Story (1974)
245 pages
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Yesterday's Spy (1975)
240 pages
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Catch a Falling Spy (1976)
278 pages
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Ss-gb (Aug 1978)
402 pages★ 3.0 (6 ratings)Adapted for TV
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Blitzkrieg: From the Rise of Hitler to the Fall of Dunkirk (Sep 1979)
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Battle of Britain (1980)
224 pages
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Xpd (1981)
450 pages
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Goodbye, Mickey Mouse (Oct 1982)
437 pages
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Only When I Laugh (1987)
299 pages
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Winter (1987)
544 pages
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Hook, Line and Sinker (1991)
733 pages
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MAMista (1991)
410 pages
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City of Gold (1992)
407 pages
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Violent Ward (1993)
312 pages
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Twinkle Twinkle Little Spy (2012)
288 pages
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Novellas in order

Airshipwreck (1978)
72 pages
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Non-fiction in order

Ou Est Le Garlic (1965)
224 pages
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Fighter (1977)
272 pages
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Blitzkrieg (1979)
312 pages
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Basic French Cooking (1987)
223 pages
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Abc of French Food (1989)
248 pages
Buy
Blood, Tears, and Folly (1993)
653 pages
Buy
In Pursuit of Life (2003)
384 pages
Buy

Film and TV adaptations

The Ipcress File (1965)Film · from The IPCRESS File
The Ipcress FileTV · from The IPCRESS File
Funeral in Berlin (1966)Film · from Funeral in Berlin
Billion Dollar Brain (1967)Film · from Billion Dollar Brain
Only When I Larf (1968)Film · from Only When I Larf
SS-GBTV · from Ss-gb
Game, Set and MatchTV · from Berlin Game
Game, Set and MatchTV · from Mexico Set
Game, Set and MatchTV · from London Match

About Len Deighton

Leonard Cyril Deighton was a British author. His publications included cookery books and works on history, but he was best known for his spy novels.

Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Len Deighton FAQ

How many books has Len Deighton written?: Len Deighton published 35 novels, 1 novella and 7 non-fiction books that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Len Deighton's books in?: Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The IPCRESS File.
What is Len Deighton's last book?: Twinkle Twinkle Little Spy (2012).
What is Len Deighton's most famous book?: The IPCRESS File (1962) is Len Deighton's most widely read book.
Which Len Deighton books have been adapted?: 8 books have been adapted for film or TV, including The IPCRESS File (film, 1965), Funeral in Berlin (film, 1966), Billion Dollar Brain (film, 1967) and Only When I Larf (film, 1968).