Thomas Keneally has published 32 novels, 8 non-fiction books and 1 other book, beginning with Schindler's Ark (1982). The best-known is Schindler's List (1993). The latest is Crimes of the Father (2017).
Updated September 2026
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Schindler's List
Thomas Keneally's most-read book.
Newest
Crimes of the Father
Published 2017.
Standalone novels in order
Bring Larks and Heroes (1967)
Three Cheers for the Paraclete (1968)
The Survivor (1969)
A Dutiful Daughter (1971)
The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith (1972)
The Fear (1973)
Blood Red, Sister Rose (1974)
Gossip from the Forest (1975)
Moses the Lawgiver (1975)
Season in Purgatory (1976)
A Victim of the Aurora (1978)
Confederates (1979)
Cut Rate Kingdom (1980)
Schindler's Ark (Oct 1982)
A Family Madness (1985)
The Playmaker (1987)
To Asmara (1989)
Towards Asmara (1989)
Flying Hero Class (1992)
Woman of the Inner Sea (1992)
Schindler's List (1993)
A River Town (1995)
American Scoundrel (2002)
An Angel in Australia (2002)
Office of Innocence (2003)
The Tyrant's Novel (2004)
A Commonwealth of Thieves (2005)
The People's Train (2009)
The Daughters of Mars (2012)
Shame And The Captives (2014)
Napoleon's Last Island (2015)
Crimes of the Father (2017)
Non-fiction in order
Outback (1983)
Australia, Beyond the Dreamtime (1987)
Homebush Boy (1995)
Great Shame (1998)
Abraham Lincoln (Lives) (2003)
Searching for Schindler (2008)
Three Famines (2010)
Australians (2011)
Other books in order
Dickens Boy (2021)
Film and TV adaptations
- The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith (1978)Film · from The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith
- Schindler's List (1993)Film · from Schindler's Ark
About Thomas Keneally
Thomas Michael Keneally is an Australian novelist, playwright, essayist, and actor. He is best known for his historical fiction novel Schindler's Ark, the story of Oskar Schindler's rescue of Jews during the Holocaust, which won the Booker Prize in 1982. The book would later be adapted into Steven Spielberg's 1993 film Schindler's List, which won seven Academy Awards, including Best Picture.
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Thomas Keneally FAQ
- How many books has Thomas Keneally written?
- Thomas Keneally has published 32 novels, 8 non-fiction books and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Thomas Keneally's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Schindler's List.
- What is Thomas Keneally's latest book?
- Crimes of the Father (2017).
- What is Thomas Keneally's most famous book?
- Schindler's List (1993) is Thomas Keneally's most widely read book.
- Which Thomas Keneally books have been adapted?
- 2 books have been adapted for film or TV, including The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith (film, 1978) and Schindler's Ark (as Schindler's List, film, 1993).
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.