Andrew Martin Reading Order
4 series ยท 24 books ยท Born 1962
Andrew Martin was an accomplished English author known for his engaging crime novels and insightful explorations of railway history. Over his career from 1998 to 2021, he produced 24 books across four series, including the popular Jim Stringer series, as well as standalone novels, non-fiction works, and anthologies. His most notable contributions to literature highlight his unique blend of storytelling and historical context.
Anthologies Series
Complete1 book (2005โ2005)
| # | Title |
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| 1 | Granta 89: The Factory 2005Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
Jim Stringer Series
Likely Complete10 books (2002โ2021)
Start with The Necropolis Railway, the first of 10 books in the Jim Stringer series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 | The Necropolis Railway 2002Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 2 | The Blackpool Highflyer 2004Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 3 | The Lost Luggage Porter 2006Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 4 | Murder at Deviation Junction 2007Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 5 | Death on a Branch Line 2008Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 6 | The Last Train to Scarborough 2009Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 7 | The Somme Stations 2011Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 8 | The Baghdad Railway Club 2012Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 9 | Night Train to Jamalpur 2013Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 10 | Powder Smoke 2021Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
Non-Fiction Series
Likely Complete6 books (2012โ2021)
Start with UndergroundOverground, the first of 6 books in the Non-Fiction series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 | UndergroundOverground 2012Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 2 | Flight By Elephant 2013Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 3 | Belles and Whistles 2014Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 4 | Night Trains 2018Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 5 | Seats of London 2019Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 6 | Steam Trains Today 2021Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
Standalone Novels Series
Complete7 books (1998โ2020)
Start with Bilton, the first of 7 books in the Standalone Novels series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 | Bilton 1998Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 2 | The Bobby Dazzlers 2002Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 3 | The Yellow Diamond 2016Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 4 | Soot 2017Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 5 | Early Work 2018Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 6 | The Martian Girl 2018Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 7 | The Winker 2020Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
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.

