Author Ben Macintyre Books in Order List [2025]
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Welcome to your easy-reading guide to books by Ben Macintyre! This page lists all of Ben Macintyre’s books by series, popularity, and publication date.
Only original English-language books are included, no duplicates or translations, so readers can enjoy his true stories of spies, history, and daring adventures in the perfect order. Whether you’re a long-time reader or new to his work, this guide will help you find the best place to start.
🕒 Author Ben Macintyre Books in Chronological Order (By Year)
Ben Macintyre writes riveting nonfiction about espionage, war, and history. Here’s a table showing all his main books in order of publication:
No. | Year | Book Title | Buy Now |
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1 | 1992 | Forgotten Fatherland | >>Buy @Amazon<< |
2 | 1997 | The Napoleon of Crime | >>Buy @Amazon<< |
3 | 2001 | A Foreign Field | >>Buy @Amazon<< |
4 | 2001 | The Englishman’s Daughter | >>Buy @Amazon<< |
5 | 2004 | The Man Who Would Be King | >>Buy @Amazon<< |
6 | 2007 | Agent Zigzag | >>Buy @Amazon<< |
7 | 2008 | For Your Eyes Only | >>Buy @Amazon<< |
8 | 2009 | The Last Word | >>Buy @Amazon<< |
9 | 2010 | Operation Mincemeat | >>Buy @Amazon<< |
10 | 2012 | Double Cross | >>Buy @Amazon<< |
11 | 2014 | A Spy Among Friends | >>Buy @Amazon<< |
12 | 2016 | Rogue Heroes | >>Buy @Amazon<< |
13 | 2018 | The Spy and the Traitor | >>Buy @Amazon<< |
14 | 2020 | Agent Sonya | >>Buy @Amazon<< |
15 | 2022 | Prisoners of the Castle (Colditz) | >>Buy @Amazon<< |
16 | 2024 | The Siege | >>Buy @Amazon<< |
🌟 Author Ben Macintyre Books by Popularity
Ben Macintyre’s books are top choices for fans of history, real-life adventures, and espionage. Here are his books ranked from most popular to least, based on fan base, ratings, and impact.
No. | Year | Book Title | Star Ratings |
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1 | 2018 | The Spy and the Traitor | ★★★★★ |
2 | 2014 | A Spy Among Friends | ★★★★☆ |
3 | 2007 | Agent Zigzag | ★★★★☆ |
4 | 2010 | Operation Mincemeat | ★★★★☆ |
5 | 2016 | Rogue Heroes | ★★★★ |
6 | 2020 | Agent Sonya | ★★★★ |
7 | 2022 | Prisoners of the Castle | ★★★★ |
8 | 2012 | Double Cross | ★★★★ |
9 | 1997 | The Napoleon of Crime | ★★★★ |
10 | 2001 | The Englishman’s Daughter | ★★★★ |
📚 Author Ben Macintyre Books by Series Order
Ben Macintyre’s books are standalones, each exploring a different piece of history or espionage. Here’s how to explore his wide-ranging nonfiction by category:
📙 Espionage & Spy Nonfiction (Recommended Reading Order)
Agent Zigzag (2007)
Operation Mincemeat (2010)
Double Cross (2012)
A Spy Among Friends (2014)
The Spy and the Traitor (2018)
Agent Sonya (2020)
📙 Special Forces & WWII Nonfiction
Rogue Heroes (2016)
Prisoners of the Castle (2022)
The Siege (2024)
📙 Other Nonfiction
Forgotten Fatherland (1992)
The Napoleon of Crime (1997)
A Foreign Field (2001)
The Englishman’s Daughter (2001)
The Man Who Would Be King (2004)
For Your Eyes Only (2008)
The Last Word (2009)
📖 Standalone Books
All titles above are standalone unless noted in a recommended reading sequence.
✅ Final Thoughts
If you’re new to Ben Macintyre, start with The Spy and the Traitor widely praised as his most gripping and acclaimed espionage book. Readers who enjoy true stories of spies and wartime suspense will love his other books, especially Agent Zigzag and A Spy Among Friends.
Fans of Erik Larson and Antony Beevor will also find Ben Macintyre’s books smart, accessible, and full of fascinating history.