Ken Follett
Another series by Follett is The Kingsbridge Series which comprises The Pillars of the Earth (1989), World Without End (2008), and A Column of Fire (2017). Follett has also published more than a dozen stand-alone novels.
Follett began writing in the 1970s, first as a news reporter, and then writing fiction as a hobby while working in book publishing. His 1978 novel Eye of the Needle became an international best-seller and won an Edgar Award, firmly establishing Follett as a novelist. In 1981 Eye of the Needle became a movie starring Donald Sutherland and Kate Nelligan. Listen to the Eye of the Needle audiobook narrated by Eric Lincoln.
On a number of occasions Follett published under the pseudonyms ‘Simon Myles’, ‘Bernard L Ross’, and ‘Martin Martinsen’. Follett lists Stephen King, Lee Child, and Jane Austen among his favourite authors, and he says that as a child he was inspired by Enid Blyton.
Follett studied philosophy at University College London. He was made a fellow of the college in 1995. He is a Fellow of The Welsh Academy, and a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts. He has been awarded honorary degrees by a number of universities including Saginaw Valley State University in Michigan where a collection of his papers are kept in archive.
Ken Follett was born 5 June 1949 in Cardiff, Wales. He lives in Stevenage, and also has homes in London and Antigua.
Ken Follett Audiobooks
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The Pillars of the Earth
- A Kingsbridge Novel
- By: Ken Follett
- Narrated by: John Lee
- Length: 40 hrs and 56 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall1,495
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Performance1,352
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Story1,348
A spellbinding epic tale of ambition, anarchy and absolute power set against the sprawling medieval canvas of twelfth-century England, The Pillars of the Earth is Ken Follett's classic historical masterpiece. A MASON WITH A DREAM 1135 and civil war, famine and religious strife abound. With his...
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Missing an important chapter!!
- By brandon bailey on 06-01-2021
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World Without End
- A Kingsbridge Novel
- By: Ken Follett
- Narrated by: John Lee
- Length: 45 hrs and 34 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall908
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Performance803
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Story802
The historical saga that has enthralled millions of readers, Ken Follett's Kingsbridge series continues continue with World Without End. On the day after Halloween, in the year 1327, four children slip away from the cathedral city of Kingsbridge. They are a thief, a bully, a boy genius and a...
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A wonderful follow up
- By Michelle on 29-06-2017
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A Column of Fire
- A Kingsbridge Novel
- By: Ken Follett
- Narrated by: John Lee
- Length: 30 hrs and 19 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall703
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Performance627
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Story622
The page-turning historical saga that began in The Pillars of the Earth and World Without End, which now continues with Ken Follett's magnificent, masterful A Column of Fire. A World in Turmoil 1558, and Europe is in revolt as religious hatred sweeps the continent. Elizabeth Tudor has ascended...
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What a disappointment
- By RayNorris on 09-11-2017
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Fall of Giants
- The groundbreaking novel from the number one bestseller
- By: Ken Follett
- Narrated by: John Lee
- Length: 30 hrs and 36 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall605
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Performance546
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Story545
The first in Ken Follett's breathtaking Century Trilogy, Fall of Giants is a captivating tale that follows five families through the world-shaking dramas of the First World War, the Russian Revolution, and the struggle for votes for women. A World in Chaos 1911, a thirteen-year-old boy, Billy...
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A gripping and unmissable historical fiction!
- By Sue on 18-02-2014
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The Pillars of the Earth
- A Kingsbridge Novel
- By: Ken Follett
- Narrated by: John Lee
- Length: 40 hrs and 56 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall1,495
-
Performance1,352
-
Story1,348
A spellbinding epic tale of ambition, anarchy and absolute power set against the sprawling medieval canvas of twelfth-century England, The Pillars of the Earth is Ken Follett's classic historical masterpiece. A MASON WITH A DREAM 1135 and civil war, famine and religious strife abound. With his...
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Missing an important chapter!!
- By brandon bailey on 06-01-2021
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World Without End
- A Kingsbridge Novel
- By: Ken Follett
- Narrated by: John Lee
- Length: 45 hrs and 34 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall908
-
Performance803
-
Story802
The historical saga that has enthralled millions of readers, Ken Follett's Kingsbridge series continues continue with World Without End. On the day after Halloween, in the year 1327, four children slip away from the cathedral city of Kingsbridge. They are a thief, a bully, a boy genius and a...
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A wonderful follow up
- By Michelle on 29-06-2017
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A Column of Fire
- A Kingsbridge Novel
- By: Ken Follett
- Narrated by: John Lee
- Length: 30 hrs and 19 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall703
-
Performance627
-
Story622
The page-turning historical saga that began in The Pillars of the Earth and World Without End, which now continues with Ken Follett's magnificent, masterful A Column of Fire. A World in Turmoil 1558, and Europe is in revolt as religious hatred sweeps the continent. Elizabeth Tudor has ascended...
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What a disappointment
- By RayNorris on 09-11-2017
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Fall of Giants
- The groundbreaking novel from the number one bestseller
- By: Ken Follett
- Narrated by: John Lee
- Length: 30 hrs and 36 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall605
-
Performance546
-
Story545
The first in Ken Follett's breathtaking Century Trilogy, Fall of Giants is a captivating tale that follows five families through the world-shaking dramas of the First World War, the Russian Revolution, and the struggle for votes for women. A World in Chaos 1911, a thirteen-year-old boy, Billy...
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A gripping and unmissable historical fiction!
- By Sue on 18-02-2014
Audiobook Review — Century Trilogy Book 1: Fall of Giants by Ken Follett
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Fall of Giants
- The groundbreaking novel from the number one bestseller
- By: Ken Follett
- Narrated by: John Lee
- Length: 30 hrs and 36 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall605
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Performance546
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Story545
The first in Ken Follett's breathtaking Century Trilogy, Fall of Giants is a captivating tale that follows five families through the world-shaking dramas of the First World War, the Russian Revolution, and the struggle for votes for women. A World in Chaos 1911, a thirteen-year-old boy, Billy...
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A gripping and unmissable historical fiction!
- By Sue on 18-02-2014
“Outstanding. I keep recommending this book to friends. It’s one of those books that both educates and entertains – a real winner as I feel I’m improving myself rather than simply indulging in escapism. If the sheer size of the traditional paper version puts you off, then this is definitely one to do audio-style. The narration is spot on. Rich story-telling in satisfying Follett style.” Robyn, Audible listener.
Audiobook Review — Century Trilogy Book 3: Edge of Eternity by Ken Follett
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Edge of Eternity
- The Gripping, Epic Novel From International No.1 Bestseller Ken Follett
- By: Ken Follett
- Narrated by: John Lee
- Length: 36 hrs and 50 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall427
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Performance391
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Story391
Edge of Eternity is the epic, final novel in Ken Follett's captivating and hugely ambitious Century trilogy. On its own or in sequence with Fall of Giants and Winter of the World, this is an irresistible and spellbinding epic about the fight for personal freedom set during the Cold War. A Fight...
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Wowee!
- By Christy on 14-04-2016
“An enthralling final part to the trilogy. I was hooked by the first part of the trilogy, was further entranced by the second and eagerly awaited this part. This third part of the trilogy was for me the best maybe because it covered my lifetime and reminded me of the momentous events such as the Cuban Missile Crisis, the assassination of Kennedy and the fall of the Berlin Wall … John Lee has done a magnificent job narrating the trilogy comprising over 100 hours of compelling history, which I recommend listening to in chronological order.” Kristine, Audible listener.