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Start with The Big Needle and continue through all 3 books in the listed reading order.
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Book 1 by Ken Follett • Published 1974
Apples Carstairs, a wealthy businessman, plunges into the London underworld when his daughter is hospitalized by a heroin overdose. He vows to hunt down the drug lord known as "Mr. H" in this fast-paced early thriller.
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Apples Carstairs reading order
Ends with The Big Hit
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Book 1:The Big Needle
Ken Follett • 1974
Apples Carstairs, a wealthy businessman, plunges into the London underworld when his daughter is hospitalized by a heroin overdose. He vows to hunt down the drug lord known as "Mr. H" in this fast-paced early thriller.
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Book 2:The Big Black
Ken Follett • 1974
Apples Carstairs returns to investigate a blackmail plot involving a compromising photograph and a Common Market negotiator. His search leads him from Brussels to New York and into the dangerous orbit of a power-craze...
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Book 3:The Big Hit
Ken Follett • 1975
When a famous rock star dies shortly after contacting him, Apples Carstairs uncovers a web of bribery and corruption in the music industry. He must navigate a treacherous path to expose the powerful figures pulling th...
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Apples Carstairs FAQ
What is the best order to read the Apples Carstairs series?
The recommended reading order is the numbered order shown on this page, starting with The Big Needle.
How many books are in the Apples Carstairs series?
There are 3 books currently listed in the Apples Carstairs series on GurusReads.
Where should I start with the Apples Carstairs series?
New readers should start with The Big Needle, the first book in the reading order.
Is the Apples Carstairs series complete?
Based on the publication years we have, the series appears likely complete and spans releases from 1974 to 1975.