AMBLER, ERIC, 1909 to 1998

Eric Ambler

English writer.

Books
6
Editions tracked
8
First editions
6
Nationality
United Kingdom

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Earliest first editionBackground to DangerKnopf, 1937 Most editions trackedA Coffin for Dimitrios2 editions
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Eric Ambler books in order

In publication order

  1. 1Uncommon Danger1937
  2. 2Cause for Alarm1938
  3. 3Epitaph for a Spy1938
  4. 4A Coffin for Dimitrios1939
  5. 5Journey Into Fear1940
  6. 6The Light of Day1962
In order

First editions, year by year

  1. 1937Background to DangerKnopf
  2. 1938Epitaph for a SpyHodder & Stoughton
  3. 1938Cause for AlarmHodder & Stoughton
  4. 1939A Coffin for DimitriosKnopf
  5. 1940Journey Into FearHodder & Stoughton
  6. 1962The Light of DayKnopf
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What order should I read Eric Ambler's books in?

In publication order they begin with Uncommon Danger (1937), then Cause for Alarm (1938) and Epitaph for a Spy (1938). Books in a series are listed in series order on this page.

What was Eric Ambler's first book?

The earliest book we list is Uncommon Danger, first published in 1937.

When was Eric Ambler born?

Eric Ambler was born in 1909 and died in 1998.

How many Eric Ambler books does MyVolumes track?

We track 6 books by Eric Ambler across 8 editions, 6 of them first editions.

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