These same four novels by follett have also been ranked number one on the new york times bestsellers list. Some of his time is spent working to promote writing and literacy. Set in the early days of world war ii, night over water captures the daring and desperation of ordinary people caught in extraordinary circumstancesin prose as compelling as history itself. He was only 27 when he wrote eye of the needle published 1978 the award winning novel which became an international bestseller and a distinguished film. A brilliant and ruthless nazi master agent is on the loose in cairo. Many of his novels are written on historical events including the iranian revolution, world war ii, the cold war, and medieval times. Kenneth martin follett, cbe, frsl 2 3 born 5 june 1949 is a welsh author of thrillers and historical novels who has sold more than 160 million copies of his works. Follett s first bestseller was eye of the needle, a spy story set in the second world war.
May contain limited notes, underlining or highlighting that does affect the text. He is the oldest of four children and his parents barred him from watching. He was blinded in an accident as a child but his sight was restored in his early teens. A list of the best books by ken follett advicesbooks. Join sign up keep track of your favorite shows and movies, across all your devices. Follett completed his initial studies from the state schools. Ken follett biography, books and facts famous authors. Ken follett is one of the worlds most successful authors. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. He has sold more than million copies of his works. Ken follett, first edition abebooks passion for books.
His work has sold over a hundred and fifty million copies. These gay characters are there because this is the world i live in, follett said in an interview with the. He also writes under the names of, martin martinsen, simon myles, bernard l ross, and zachary stone. Follett made his first appearance as an author in 1978 when he published eye of the needle. His celebrated pillars of the earth was voted into the top 100 of britains bestloved books in the bbcs the big read and the sequel, world without end, will. Later, he enrolled himself at the university college in london and graduated with a philosophy honors. To complete his hugely ambitious trilogy of historical novels about the 20th century, ken follett has set himself a punishing writing schedule. Author ken follett is welsh and writes both historical novels and thrillers. His mission is to send rommel s advancing army the secrets that will unlock the city s doors. His celebrated pillars of the earth was voted into the top 100 of britains bestloved books in the bbcs the big read and the sequel, world without end, was published to critical acclaim. Born on june 5, 1949, in cardiff, wales, the son of a tax inspector, ken was educated at state schools and went on to graduate from university college, london, with an honors degree in philosophy. Many of his books have achieved high ranking on best seller lists. More than 160 million printed copies of ken folletts books have been sold worldwide.
Born in cardiff, wales on june 5, 1949 ken follett is welch thriller and historicalfiction writer. Ken follett has 196 books on goodreads with 2991792 ratings. Consequently, follett developed an early affinity to reading that carried throughout his teenage years. Readalikes for ken follett if you like ken follett try these authors. Ken follett books biography and list of works author of.
He was educated at state schools and graduated from university college, london, with an honours degree in philosophy. I am speaking, of course, of ken follett, who has sold more than million books. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. Ken follett biography follett, the son of martin and veenie follett, was born in cardiff, wales and lived there until the family moved to london ten years later. Born on june 5th, 1949 in cardiff, wales, the son of a tax inspector, ken was educated at state schools and went on to graduate from university college, london, with an. After a period spent filming sharks, hunting for underwater treasure and writing for the ministry of defence, he became a full time writer in 1976. Spine creases, wear to binding and pages from reading. Ken follett is a welsh author of thrillers and historical novels. Barred from watching movies and television by his devoutly christian parents, he developed an early interest in reading but remained an indifferent student until he entered his teens.
Ken follett and the intrigue of world war iia winning formula entertainment weekly if ever there was one. As a child, folletts strict and religious parents barred him and his three siblings from watching movies or television. The bestselling welsh author of the key to rebecca, lie down with lions, triple, and world without end, ken follett has sold more than 100 million copies of his historical and thriller novels. In 1989 the pillars of the earth was published and has since become folletts most popular novel. Ken follett 1949 follett, the son of martin and veenie follett, was born in cardiff, wales and lived there until the family moved to london ten years later. Kenneth martin ken follett is a welsh author of thrillers and historical novels. In 1989 the pillars of the earth was published and has since become follett s most popular novel. In 1989, the pillars of the earth was published and has since become folletts most popular novel. Browse audiobooks written by ken follett sorted by best. But for ken follett, his books are as sharp now as his very first. Because readers who compulsively turn all 985 pages of fall of giants, the gripping first book in the century trilogy, will not want to wait long for its sequel.
If at all possible, i want to publish these books at twoyear. Ken follett s the key to rebecca took readers and critics by storm when first published more than twenty years ago. It reached number one on bestseller lists around the world and was an oprahs book club pick. You can read his standalone novels in any order because they dont share any characters or timelines. We use cookies to give you the best possible experience. John altman is a musician and freelance writer living in new york city. A dangerous fortune by ken follett, paperback barnes. He was born on june 5, 1949, in cardiff, wales, the son of a tax inspector. Ken follett is one of the worlds bestloved authors, selling more than 170 million copies of his thirtyone books. Ken follett full list of movies and tv shows in theaters, in production and upcoming films.
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Books that i highly recommend that you read if you love this author or if you are thinking to become like him with your writing. To see the complete list of this authors readalikes, you need to be a. Follett started out working for a publisher in london called everest books, meanwhile writing on the side as a hobby. Author follett was born on june 05, 1949 in cardiff, wales. Ken follett is one of the worlds bestloved authors, selling more than 160 million copies of his thirty books. Many of his books have reached the number 1 ranking on the new york times bestseller list, including fall of giants, the key to rebecca, lie down with lions, triple, winter of the world, and world without end. Ken follett was only twentyseven when he wrote the awardwinning eye of the needle, which became an international bestseller. Author interview ken follett, author of fall of giants. A graduate of harvard, he comes from an extended family of writers, including the novelists karen bender, aimee bender, and robert anthony siegel.
After a period spent filming sharks, hunting for underwater treasure and writing for the ministry of defence, he became a full time writer in 1976 since then he has written 25 novels, among them the successful thriller mirage, and the tiptoe boys, filmed as who dares wins. The evening and the morning kingsbridge series prequel. Possible ex library copy, thata ll have the markings and stickers associated from the library. As you can see by the dates below, ken follet has been writing for 30 years. 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 biography and list of works author.
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According to the new york times that also interviewed ken follett, one among the best books by the british author is edge of eternity. Books by ken follett author of the pillars of the earth. His celebrated pillars of the earth was voted into the top 100 of britains bestloved books in the bbcs the big read and the sequel, world without end, will be published in autumn 2007. Over 165 million copies of the 31 books he has written have been sold in over 80 countries and in 33 languages. Today, it remains one of the best espionage novels ever written. Folletts first bestseller was eye of the needle, a spy story set in the second world war. Standalone novels seperate from seriestrilogies continue reading. Many of his books have reached the number 1 ranking on the new york times bestseller list. Eye of the needle by ken follett and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
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