Ken follett century trilogy series collection 3 books set titles in the set are. Ken follett is one of the worlds bestloved authors, selling more than 160 million copies of his thirty books. It reached number one on bestseller lists around the world and was an. More than 160 million copies of the 30 books he has written have been sold in over 80 countries and in 33 languages. Ken follett books, ebooks, audiobooks, biography barnes. Something like ken follett century trilogy or pillars of. Folletts latest epic, the century trilogy, follows five. Fall of giants, winter of the world, edge of eternity. Edge of eternity is ken folletts venture into the 1960s 1980s. Follett s first bestseller was eye of the needle, a spy story set in the second world war. Folletts first bestseller was eye of the needle, a spy story set in the second world war. The kingsbridge series are ken s classic historical masterpieces. In 1989 the pillars of the earth was published and has since become folletts most popular novel. Ken follett books list of books by author ken follett.
Ken folletts latest release in the century trilogy is now available in paperback. Follett s novels, fall of giants, winter of the world and edge of eternity, make up the century trilogy. This series is also known by the name, the kingsbridge series, based on the fictional town in england. All of the books by ken follett that ive opened have been phenomenal. Ken follett returns to kingsbridge with spectacular drama. Fall of giants 2010 followed the fates of five interrelated families american, german, russian, english and welsh as they moved through the worldshaking dramas of the first world war, the russian revolution and the struggle for women.
Ken folletts new book a column of fire is set for a 2017. Mar 11, 2017 explore stevenhoskinsons board ken follett books. Book one of the century trilogy follett, ken acceptable. Ken folletts new historical epic novel, fall of giants. The williams, a welsh coalmining family, is linked by romance and enmity to the fitzherberts. Ken folletts new book a column of fire is set for a. How true that was the pillars of the earth and world without end are now some of my favorite books of all time.
The pillars of earth series is a popular book series of historical fiction novels. Readalikes for ken follett if you like ken follett try. The master of intricatelyresearched historical fiction is back with a series that follows five families through the 20th century. The saga begins in the pillars of the earth, which tells the story of philip, prior of kingsbridge, a devout and. Ken follett follows the fortunes of five international familiesamerican, german, russian, english, and welshas they make their way through the 20th century. I am thoroughly enjoying ken folletts the century trilogy and totally unable to put it down. Sep 07, 2012 ken follett is one of the last latterday stalwarts of the blockbuster novel, and the newest book in his century trilogy, winter of the world, is his most audaciously ambitious project yet. Mass market paperback, hardcover, audio cd, digital ken follett century trilogy war stories collection 3 books set fall of giants, winter of the world, edge of eternity. Read fall of giants book one of the century trilogy by ken follett available from rakuten kobo. Book one of the century trilogy follows the fates of five interrelated familiesamerican, german, russian, english, and welshas they. My friend gave me a copy of the pillars of the earth for my birthday one year, telling me ken follett will make you feel so many things. Many of his books have achieved high ranking on best seller lists.
The kingsbridge series are kens classic historical masterpieces. Sep 11, 2017 author ken follett olivier favreolivier favre follett moves these characters briskly along through 50 eventful years encompassing births, deaths, marriages, murders and assorted betrayals. Unfollow ken follett new book to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. In the meantime, weve compiled a list of books like ken follett. Ken folletts magnificent new historical epic begins as five interrelated families move through the momentous dramas of. Some of his time is spent working to promote writing and literacy. See more ideas about ken follett, books and my books. Aug 26, 2014 ken follett discussing the british inspirations for the final instalment of his century trilogy, edge of eternity, and visiting some of the london locations that feature in the book. A graduate of harvard, he comes from an extended family of writers, including the novelists karen bender, aimee bender, and robert anthony siegel. In 1989 the pillars of the earth was published, and has since become the authors most successful novel. After several more successful thrillers, he surprised everyone with his historical novel pillars of the earth, about the building of a cathedral in the middle ages. Winter of the world by ken follett book 2 of the century trilogy. Kenneth martin follett, cbe, frsl born 5 june 1949 is a welsh author of thrillers and historical novels who has sold more than 160 million copies of his works. Over 165 million copies of the 31 books he has written have been sold in over 80 countries and in 33 languages.
Ken follett century trilogy war stories collection 3 books set fall of giants, winter of the world, edge of eternity. In fall of giants and winter of the world, ken follett followed the fortunes of five international familiesamerican, german, russian, english, and welshas they made their way through the twentieth century. Ken follett s new book, a column of fire, hits store shelves on sep. Author ken follett olivier favreolivier favre follett moves these characters briskly along through 50 eventful years encompassing births, deaths, marriages, murders and assorted betrayals. His work has sold over a hundred and fifty million copies. Ken follett century trilogy war stories collection 3 books. Jul 22, 2010 ken folletts new historical epic novel, fall of giants. Five international familiesamerican, german, russian, english, and welshcome to one of the most tumultuous eras of all. Ken follett century trilogy series collection 3 books set. Fall of giants 1 by ken follett 2011, oversize paperback new other. Ken follett returns to kingsbridge with spectacular drama in. He is the oldest of four children and his parents barred him from watching.
The three books are based on what happened in world history between the years of 1911 and 2008. Fall of giants book trailer by ken follett youtube. Ken follett was 27 when he wrote his first book, eye of the needle, an awardwinning thriller. Ken follett skip to main search results amazon prime.
Consequently, follett developed an early affinity to reading that carried throughout his teenage years. In 1989 the pillars of the earth was published and has since become follett s most popular novel. See more ideas about ken follett, books and books to read. John altman is a musician and freelance writer living in new york city. Set in the fictional city of kingsbridge, ken brings his rich expertise to this immersive and epic saga full of ambition, love, power and family conflict. Author ken follett is welsh and writes both historical novels and thrillers. Born on june 5, 1949, in cardiff, more about ken follett.
Follett largely writes standalone novels, but has a few brief series as well. Its longawaited sequel, world without end, was also an international bestseller. Ken follett official site of the international bestselling author of edge of eternity, winter of the world, fall of giants, the pillars of the earth, world without end, eye of the needle, whiteout, hornet flight, jackdaws, and more. As a child, follett s strict and religious parents barred him and his three siblings from watching movies or television. Five international families american, german, russian, english, and welsh come to one of the most tumultuous eras of all. Ken follett official site of the international bestselling author of a column of fire, edge of eternity, winter of the world, fall of giants, the pillars of the earth, world without end, eye of the needle, whiteout, hornet flight, jackdaws, and more. Ken has been writing since the big needle was published in 1974. As a child, folletts strict and religious parents barred him and his three siblings from watching movies or television. Below is a list of ken folletts books in order of publication and in chronological order. Something like ken follett century trilogy or pillars of the earth hi everyone. It reached number one on bestseller lists around the world and. On the trail of history with ken follett london youtube.
Known around the world for his string of smashhit spy thrillers touched off by 1978 s eye of the needle, ken follett s taut tales spiked with more than a dash of sex appeal have earned this author and sometime blues guitarist a reputation as a master of international intrigue. Authors similar to ken follett meet your next favorite book. Looking to buy my student who just went into remission from hodgkins lymphoma. Ive been enjoying his work for 40 years, and every new novel is fresh and captivating. The series is comprised of a total of 3 books, which were released between the years 1989 and 2017. Ken follett is one of the worlds most successful authors. It makes sense books by ken follett are beautiful works of history as well as novels, but we need something to tide us over until ken follett starts a new series or releases a new book. Ken follett is one of the last latterday stalwarts of the blockbuster novel, and the newest book in his century trilogy, winter of the world, is. Born in cardiff, wales on june 5, 1949 ken follett is welch thriller and historicalfiction writer.