Andrew Martin Reading Order
4 series Β· 24 books Β· Born 1962
Andrew Martin is an English journalist and novelist whose work spans crime fiction and railway history. He is best known for his Jim Stringer series, featuring a railway detective operating in early 20th-century Yorkshire, and has written extensively on trains both in fiction and non-fiction. With over two dozen books published since 1998, Martin brings authentic historical detail and journalistic precision to his mysteries alongside his substantial contributions to railway literature and commentary.
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Anthologies Series
Complete1 book (2005β2005)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Granta 89: The Factory |
Jim Stringer Series
Likely Complete10 books (2002β2021)
The Jim Stringer series is a ten-book mystery and thriller collection following a railway detective across early twentieth-century Britain and beyond. Published between 2002 and 2021, the series appears to be complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with The Necropolis Railway. Each novel explores crimes and mysteries connected to the railway world during an era of industrial transformation, with settings ranging from Victorian England to exotic international locations.
Start with The Necropolis Railway, the first of 10 books in the Jim Stringer series.
Start this series with The Necropolis Railway
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Necropolis Railway |
| 2 | The Blackpool Highflyer |
| 3 | The Lost Luggage Porter |
| 4 | Murder at Deviation Junction |
| 5 | Death on a Branch Line |
| 6 | The Last Train to Scarborough |
| 7 | The Somme Stations |
| 8 | The Baghdad Railway Club |
| 9 | Night Train to Jamalpur |
| 10 | Powder Smoke |
Non-Fiction Series
Likely Complete6 books (2012β2021)
Andrew Martin's six-book non-fiction series explores fascinating aspects of transportation and infrastructure history. Published between 2012 and 2021, the books should be read in publication order beginning with Underground Overground. The series appears to be complete, offering readers a collection of independent investigations into topics ranging from subways and aviation to trains and urban design.
Start with UndergroundOverground, the first of 6 books in the Non-Fiction series.
Start this series with UndergroundOverground
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | UndergroundOverground |
| 2 | Flight By Elephant |
| 3 | Belles and Whistles |
| 4 | Night Trains |
| 5 | Seats of London |
| 6 | Steam Trains Today |
Standalone Novels Series
Complete7 books (1998β2020)
Andrew Martin's seven mystery and thriller novels span from 1998 to 2020 and are best read in publication order, beginning with Bilton. Each book stands alone as an independent story, making the series complete and fully readable in any order, though following the chronological publication sequence offers insight into the author's evolving craft. The collection includes Bilton, The Bobby Dazzlers, The Yellow Diamond, Soot, Early Work, The Martian Girl, and The Winker.
Start with Bilton, the first of 7 books in the Standalone Novels series.
Start this series with Bilton
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bilton |
| 2 | The Bobby Dazzlers |
| 3 | The Yellow Diamond |
| 4 | Soot |
| 5 | Early Work |
| 6 | The Martian Girl |
| 7 | The Winker |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Andrew Martin written?
- Andrew Martin has written 24 books across 4 series. Their published works span from 1998 to 2021.
- What is the first book in each Andrew Martin series?
- Here are the first books in Andrew Martin's series: Jim Stringer: The Necropolis Railway; Non-Fiction: UndergroundOverground.
- What order should I read Andrew Martin's books?
- We recommend reading Andrew Martin's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are Andrew Martin's series complete?
- Andrew Martin has 2 completed series.

