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Smiley Versus Karla trilogy books in order A series by John le Carré

The Smiley Versus Karla trilogy series by John le Carré has 15 books, from The Little Drummer Girl (1983) to Agent Running in the Field (2019). Read it in order, starting with The Little Drummer Girl.

Reading order: 1 The Little Drummer Girl (1983) · 2 A Perfect Spy (1986) · 3 The Russia House (1989) · 4 The Secret Pilgrim (1990) · 5 The Night Manager (1993) · 6 Our Game (1995) · 7 The Tailor of Panama (1996) · 8 Single & Single (1999) · 9 The Constant Gardener (2001) · 10 Absolute Friends (2003) · … all 15 below

Updated September 2026

All 15 Smiley Versus Karla trilogy books in order

  1. 1.

    The Little Drummer Girl (1983)

    572 pagesAdapted for film

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  2. 2.

    A Perfect Spy (1986)

    576 pages★ 3.8 (8 ratings)

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  3. 3.

    The Russia House (1989)

    431 pagesAdapted for film

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  4. 4.

    The Secret Pilgrim (1990)

    352 pages

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  5. 5.

    The Night Manager (1993)

    480 pages★ 3.6 (7 ratings)Adapted for TV

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  6. 6.

    Our Game (1995)

    376 pages

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  7. 7.

    The Tailor of Panama (1996)

    444 pagesAdapted for film

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  8. 8.

    Single & Single (1999)

    388 pages

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  9. 9.

    The Constant Gardener (2001)

    557 pages★ 4.5 (6 ratings)Adapted for film

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  10. 10.

    Absolute Friends (2003)

    455 pages

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  11. 11.

    The Mission Song (2006)

    353 pages

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  12. 12.

    A Most Wanted Man (2008)

    323 pages★ 3.6 (7 ratings)Adapted for film

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  13. 13.

    Our Kind of Traitor (Sep 2010)

    305 pagesAdapted for film

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  14. 14.

    A Delicate Truth (Apr 2013)

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  15. 15.

    Agent Running in the Field (2019)

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Smiley Versus Karla trilogy FAQ

How many Smiley Versus Karla trilogy books are there?
There are 15 Smiley Versus Karla trilogy books, as of September 2026.
What order should I read the Smiley Versus Karla trilogy books in?
In publication order, starting with The Little Drummer Girl (1983): 1 The Little Drummer Girl (1983) · 2 A Perfect Spy (1986) · 3 The Russia House (1989) · 4 The Secret Pilgrim (1990) · 5 The Night Manager (1993) · 6 Our Game (1995) · … all 15 below.
What is the first Smiley Versus Karla trilogy book?
The Little Drummer Girl (1983).
What is the latest Smiley Versus Karla trilogy book?
Agent Running in the Field (2019).
Is the Smiley Versus Karla trilogy series finished?
There have been no new Smiley Versus Karla trilogy books since 2019; John le Carré died in 2020.
Did John le Carré write other series?
Yes: George Smiley.

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Sources: series order and dates from Wikidata and Open Library. Last updated September 2026.