How many books has Ranulph Fiennes written?

Ranulph Fiennes has published 5 novels, 13 non-fiction books and 3 other books that we list, as of September 2026.

What order should I read Ranulph Fiennes's books in?

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

What is Ranulph Fiennes's most famous book?

The Feather Men (1991) is Ranulph Fiennes's most widely read book.

Which Ranulph Fiennes books have been adapted?

1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including The Feather Men (as Killer Elite, film, 2011).

Ranulph Fiennes books in order

British explorer

Born: 1944
Country: United Kingdom
Books: 21

Ranulph Fiennes has published 5 novels, 13 non-fiction books and 3 other books, beginning with Beyond the Limits (1960). The best-known is The Feather Men (1991). The latest is Escaping the Ordinary (2018).

Updated September 2026

Where to start with Ranulph Fiennes

Start here
The Feather Men
Ranulph Fiennes's most-read book.
Newest
Escaping the Ordinary
Published 2018.

Standalone novels in order

The Feather Men (Oct 1991)
384 pagesAdapted for film
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Mind Over Matter (1993)
322 pages
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The Sett (1996)
502 pages
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The Secret Hunters (2001)
370 pages
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Killer Elite (2011)
384 pages
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Non-fiction in order

Beyond the Limits (1960)
224 pages
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Where Soldiers Fear to Tread (1975)
248 pages
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To the Ends of the Earth . Transglobe Expedition 1979-82 (1983)
422 pages
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Living Dangerously (1987)
389 pages
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Atlantis of the Sands (1992)
192 pages
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Captain Scott (2003)
528 pages
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Race to the Pole (2004)
462 pages
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Mad, Bad and Dangerous to Know (2007)
402 pages
Buy
Mad Dogs and Englishmen (2009)
400 pages
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My Heroes (2011)
292 pages
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Agincourt (2014)
400 pages
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Heat (2015)
406 pages
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Escaping the Ordinary (2018)
292 pages
Buy

Other books in order

Fit for Life (1998)
224 pages
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Shackleton (2020)
450 pages
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Lawrence of Arabia (2023)
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Film and TV adaptations

Killer Elite (2011)Film · from The Feather Men

About Ranulph Fiennes

Sir Ranulph Twisleton-Wykeham-Fiennes, 3rd Baronet is an English explorer and writer who holds several endurance records.

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

Ranulph Fiennes FAQ

How many books has Ranulph Fiennes written?: Ranulph Fiennes has published 5 novels, 13 non-fiction books and 3 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Ranulph Fiennes's books in?: Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Feather Men.
What is Ranulph Fiennes's latest book?: Escaping the Ordinary (2018).
What is Ranulph Fiennes's most famous book?: The Feather Men (1991) is Ranulph Fiennes's most widely read book.
Which Ranulph Fiennes books have been adapted?: 1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including The Feather Men (as Killer Elite, film, 2011).

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