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Ripley Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Ripley books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: April 2026
Quick Answer
What order should I read the Ripley series? Start with "The Talented Mr. Ripley" (1955) and follow publication order through all 5 books.
The complete Ripley reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
The Talented Mr. Ripley
1955
Ripley Under Ground
1970
Ripley's Game
1974
The Boy Who Followed Ripley
1980
Ripley Under Water
1991
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