Ruth Ware books in order
British author of crime thrillers
- Born
- 1977
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Books
- 9
Ruth Ware has published 9 novels, beginning with In a Dark, Dark Wood (2015). The latest is Zero Days (2023).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Ruth Ware
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In a Dark, Dark Wood
Ruth Ware's most-read book.
Newest
Zero Days
Published 2023.
Ruth Ware books in order of publication
In a Dark, Dark Wood (2015)
The Woman in Cabin 10 (Jun 2016)
The Lying Game (2017)
The Death of Mrs Westaway (2018)
The Death of Mrs Westaway [Paperback] Ware, Ruth (2018)
The Turn of the Key (2019)
One by One (2020)
The It Girl (2022)
Zero Days (2023)
Film and TV adaptations
- The Woman in Cabin 10 (2025)Film · from The Woman in Cabin 10
About Ruth Ware
Ruth Warburton, known by the pen name Ruth Ware, is a British author.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Ruth Ware FAQ
- How many books has Ruth Ware written?
- Ruth Ware has published 9 novels that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Ruth Ware's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with In a Dark, Dark Wood.
- What is Ruth Ware's latest book?
- Zero Days (2023).
- What is Ruth Ware's most famous book?
- In a Dark, Dark Wood (2015) is Ruth Ware's most widely read book.
- Which Ruth Ware books have been adapted?
- 1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including The Woman in Cabin 10 (film, 2025).
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.