Mark Hodder Reading Order
10 series · 34 books · Born 28 November 1962
Mark Hodder is an accomplished English author known for his imaginative steampunk novels. With a prolific output spanning 34 books across 10 series, including the acclaimed Burton & Swinburne collection and the Black Pentagram series, he has captivated readers with his unique storytelling. Active from 1962 until 2025, his most notable work, The Strange Affair of Spring-Heeled Jack, won the prestigious Philip K. Dick Award in 2010.
Anthologies Series
Complete2 books (2012–2013)
Start with Zenith Lives! and read in order.
Black Pentagram Series
Complete3 books (2018–2018)
Start with The Disaster at Dale Dyke and read in order.
Burton & Swinburne Series
Complete6 books (2010–2015)
Start with The Strange Affair of Spring Heeled Jack, the first of 6 books in the Burton & Swinburne series.
Burton & Swinburne Collections Series
Complete2 books (2016–2017)
Start with Strange Affairs and Curious Cases and read in order.
Macallister Fogg Series
Complete3 books (2013–2013)
Start with Great Great Great (And So Forth) Uncle Dragoslav and read in order.
Machiavelli The Immortal Series
Complete1 book (2024–2024)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | A Dark and Subtle Light 2024Buy 🇺🇸 |
Metatemporal Detectives Series
Complete1 book (2025–2025)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Albino's Secret 2025Buy 🇺🇸 |
Sexton Blake Series
Likely Complete8 books (1962–2023)
Start with White Mercenary(By: Peter Saxon), the first of 8 books in the Sexton Blake series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | White Mercenary(By: Peter Saxon) 1962Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  The Silent Thunder Caper 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  Sexton Blake and the Great War 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 | Sexton Blake and the Master Crooks 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  Sexton Blake's Allies 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  Sexton Blake on the Home Front 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  Sexton Blake's New Order 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  Sexton Blake: Caribbean Crisis & Voodoo Island(With: Michael Moorcock) 2023Buy 🇺🇸 |
Short Stories/Novellas Series
Complete7 books (2017–2017)
Start with Dust and Six Fragments of Bone, the first of 7 books in the Short Stories/Novellas series.
Standalone Novels Series
Complete1 book (2012–2012)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | A Red Sun Also Rises 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Mark Hodder written?
- Mark Hodder has written 34 books across 10 series. Their published works span from 1962 to 2025.
- What is the first book in each Mark Hodder series?
- Here are the first books in Mark Hodder's series: Anthologies: Zenith Lives!; Black Pentagram: The Disaster at Dale Dyke; Burton & Swinburne: The Strange Affair of Spring Heeled Jack; Burton & Swinburne Collections: Strange Affairs and Curious Cases; Macallister Fogg: Great Great Great (And So Forth) Uncle Dragoslav.
- What order should I read Mark Hodder's books?
- We recommend reading Mark Hodder's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are Mark Hodder's series complete?
- Mark Hodder has 9 completed series.