How many books has Margaret Millar written?

Margaret Millar has written 148 books across 7 series. Their published works span from 1941 to 2025.

What is the first book in each Margaret Millar series?

Here are the first books in Margaret Millar's series: Akashic Noir: San Francisco Noir; Inspector Sands: Wall Of Eyes; Paul Prye: The Invisible Worm; Tom Aragon: Ask for Me Tomorrow.

What order should I read Margaret Millar's books?

We recommend reading Margaret Millar's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.

Is Margaret Millar still writing new books?

Yes, Margaret Millar has 1 ongoing series: Akashic Noir.

Margaret Millar Reading Order

7 series · 148 books

Mystery & Thriller Non-Fiction

Margaret Millar was a prolific mystery and thriller writer whose career spanned nearly a century, producing 148 books across multiple series. Her work ranged from intricate psychological mysteries to noir-influenced crime fiction, with notable series including the Inspector Sands investigations and the Paul Prye mysteries. Known for her complex plotting and atmospheric storytelling, Millar established herself as a master of the detective novel genre with her distinctive blend of suspense and character development.

Akashic Noir Series

Ongoing

121 books (2002–2025)

Start with San Francisco Noir, the first of 121 books in the Akashic Noir series.

Start this series with San Francisco Noir

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Collections Series

Complete

1 book (2004–2004)

#	Title
1	The Couple Next Door 2004Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Inspector Sands Series

Complete

2 books (1943–1945)

Start with Wall Of Eyes and read in order.

Start this series with Wall Of Eyes

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#	Title
1	Wall Of Eyes 1943Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Iron Gates 1945Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Non-Fiction Series

Complete

1 book (1971–1971)

#	Title
1	The Birds and the Beasts Were There 1971Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Paul Prye Series

Complete

3 books (1941–1942)

Start with The Invisible Worm and read in order.

Start this series with The Invisible Worm

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#	Title
1	The Invisible Worm 1941Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Devil Loves Me 1942Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	The Weak-Eyed Bat 1942Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Standalone Novels Series

Complete

17 books (1944–1986)

Start with Fire Will Freeze, the first of 17 books in the Standalone Novels series.

Start this series with Fire Will Freeze

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#	Title
1	Fire Will Freeze 1944Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Experiment in Springtime 1947Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	It's All in the Family 1948Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	The Cannibal Heart 1949Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Do Evil in Return 1950Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Rose's Last Summer / The Lively Corpse 1952Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	Vanish in an Instant 1952Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	Wives and Lovers 1954Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	Beast in View 1955Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10	The Soft Talkers / An Air That Kills 1957Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11	The Listening Walls 1959Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12	A Stranger in My Grave 1960Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13	How Like an Angel 1962Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
14	The Fiend 1964Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
15	Beyond This Point Are Monsters 1970Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
16	Banshee 1983Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
17	Spider Webs 1986Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Tom Aragon Series

Complete

3 books (1976–1982)

Start with Ask for Me Tomorrow and read in order.

Start this series with Ask for Me Tomorrow

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#	Title
1	Ask for Me Tomorrow 1976Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Murder of Miranda 1979Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Mermaid 1982Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Margaret Millar written?: Margaret Millar has written 148 books across 7 series. Their published works span from 1941 to 2025.
What is the first book in each Margaret Millar series?: Here are the first books in Margaret Millar's series: Akashic Noir: San Francisco Noir; Inspector Sands: Wall Of Eyes; Paul Prye: The Invisible Worm; Tom Aragon: Ask for Me Tomorrow.
What order should I read Margaret Millar's books?: We recommend reading Margaret Millar's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Margaret Millar still writing new books?: Yes, Margaret Millar has 1 ongoing series: Akashic Noir.

Margaret Millar Reading Order

Akashic Noir Series

Collections Series

Inspector Sands Series

Non-Fiction Series

Paul Prye Series

Standalone Novels Series

Tom Aragon Series

Frequently Asked Questions

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