Reading order
Tom Ripley series — reading order
- 5 volumes
- Volumes
- 1955–1991
- Published
- Completed
- Status
Quick answer
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Publication order
5 volumes1955–1991Completed
Every volume in order
- Ripley Under GroundRipley Under Ground–Not ranked yet
- Ripley's GameRipley's Game–Not ranked yet
- The Boy Who Followed RipleyThe Boy Who Followed Ripley–Not ranked yet
- Ripley Under WaterRipley Under Water–Not ranked yet
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Frequently asked questions
What order should I read Tom Ripley series in?
Read in publication order: 5 volumes published 1955–1991. Start with “The Talented Mr. Ripley”.
How many volumes does Tom Ripley series have?
Tom Ripley series has 5 volumes.
Which volume of Tom Ripley series should I start with?
With the first volume — “The Talented Mr. Ripley” (1955). Later parts build on earlier events.
Does the reading order of Tom Ripley series matter?
Yes — it is one continuous story. The safest path is publication order, listed above.
Which is the second book of Tom Ripley series?
The second volume is “Ripley Under Ground” (1970).
Is Tom Ripley series finished?
Yes, the last volume came out in 1991.
When did the Tom Ripley series books come out?
In publication order: 1. The Talented Mr. Ripley (1955), 2. Ripley Under Ground (1970), 3. Ripley's Game (1974), 4. The Boy Who Followed Ripley (1980), 5. Ripley Under Water (1991).