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Colin Forbes

Colin Forbes Reading Order

4 series · 39 books · Born 1923-07-14

Mystery & Thriller

Colin Forbes is the pen name of British writer Raymond Harold Sawkins, who spent four decades crafting intricate mystery and thriller novels that captivated readers from 1967 through 2006. His prolific output includes 39 books across multiple series, most notably the David Martini and Tweed & Co. sequences, alongside the Snow series and numerous standalone works that showcase his mastery of suspenseful plotting and complex characters. Forbes's work exemplifies the British thriller tradition, blending sophisticated storytelling with page-turning intrigue that appeals to fans of classic espionage and detective fiction.

David Martini Series

Complete

3 books (1967–1970)

Start with Wreath for America and read in order.

Start this series with Wreath for America

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Wreath for America
1967Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
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Night of the Hawk
1968Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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Snow Series

Complete

3 books (1967–1968)

Start with Snow in Paradise and read in order.

Start this series with Snow in Paradise

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Snow in Paradise
1967Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
Snow on High Ground
1967Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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Snow Along the Border
1968Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Standalone Novels Series

Complete

9 books (1969–1985)

Start with Tramp in Armour, the first of 9 books in the Standalone Novels series.

Start this series with Tramp in Armour

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Tramp in Armour
1969Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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The Heights of Zervos
1970Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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The Palermo Ambush
1972Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
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5
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Year of the Golden Ape
1974Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6
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The Stone Leopard
1975Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7
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Avalanche Express
1977Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8
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The Stockholm Syndicate
1981Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9
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The Leader and the Damned
1985Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Tweed & Co. Series

Complete

24 books (1982–2006)

Start with Double Jeopardy, the first of 24 books in the Tweed & Co. series.

Start this series with Double Jeopardy

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Double Jeopardy
1982Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
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4
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The Janus Man
1987Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
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6
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The Greek Key
1989Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7
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8
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9
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10
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Cross of Fire
1992Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11
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14
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The Cauldron
1996Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
15
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The Sisterhood
1997Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
16
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This United State
1998Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
17
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Sinister Tide
1999Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
18
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19
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The Vorpal Blade
2001Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
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22
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The Main Chance
2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
24
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The Savage Gorge
2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Colin Forbes written?
Colin Forbes has written 39 books across 4 series. Their published works span from 1967 to 2006.
What is the first book in each Colin Forbes series?
Here are the first books in Colin Forbes's series: David Martini: Wreath for America; Snow: Snow in Paradise; Tweed & Co.: Double Jeopardy.
What order should I read Colin Forbes's books?
We recommend reading Colin Forbes's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Are Colin Forbes's series complete?
Colin Forbes has 4 completed series.

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