Series

Ripley series in reading order

There are 5 books in the Ripley series.

Published between 1955 and 1991, in the same order they are meant to be read.

Tom Ripley, charming and amoral, is hired to retrieve a wealthy playboy from Italy—and decides to become him instead. Highsmith's taut thriller explores obsession, identity, and moral vacancy with chilling elegance. A sociopath rendered disturbingly sympathetic.

4 of 5 books, in reading order

• 1. The Talented Mr. Ripley (1955) — Patricia Highsmith
• 2. Ripley Under Ground (1970) — Patricia Highsmith · 288 pages
• 4. The Boy Who Followed Ripley (1980) — Patricia Highsmith · 333 pages
• 5. Ripley Under Water (1991) — Patricia Highsmith · 304 pages

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