Martha Grimes Reading Order

2 books (1999–2008)

Martha Grimes' Andi Oliver series consists of two mystery novels published between 1999 and 2008. The complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with Biting the Moon and followed by Dakota. This finished series offers readers a contained mystery experience across its two installments.

Start with Biting the Moon and read in order.

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1	Biting the Moon 1999Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Dakota 2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

5 books (1995–2027)

Martha Grimes' Emma Graham series consists of four mystery novels published between 1995 and 2011, following publication order from Hotel Paradise through Fadeaway Girl. The complete series is now finished and should be read in the order the books were released to experience the full narrative arc. These mysteries feature a young protagonist navigating complex cases across different settings and time periods.

Start with Hotel Paradise, the first of 4 books in the Emma Graham series.

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1	Hotel Paradise 1995Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Cold Flat Junction 2000Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Belle Ruin 2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Fadeaway Girl 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	The Sweet Cheat 2027Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

2 books (2003–2014)

Martha Grimes completed this two-book mystery series between 2003 and 2014. The novels should be read in publication order, beginning with Foul Matter followed by The Way of All Fish. Both books were published within the author's broader body of mystery and thriller work.

Start with Foul Matter and read in order.

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1	Foul Matter 2003Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Way of All Fish 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

1 book (2013–2013)

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1	Double Double: A Dual Memoir of Alcoholism 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

26 books (1981–2025)

The Richard Jury series spans 26 mystery novels by Martha Grimes, beginning with The Man With a Load of Mischief in 1981 and continuing through 2025. The series remains ongoing and should be read in publication order to fully appreciate the development of the detective protagonist and recurring characters. Each novel features intricate mysteries set primarily in England, with the titles often referencing pub names and literary allusions that reflect Grimes' distinctive storytelling style.

Start with The Man With a Load of Mischief, the first of 26 books in the Richard Jury series.

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1	The Man With a Load of Mischief 1981Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Old Fox Deceiv'd 1982Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	The Anodyne Necklace 1983Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Jerusalem Inn 1984Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	The Dirty Duck 1984Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Help the Poor Struggler 1985Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	The Deer Leap 1985Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	I Am the Only Running Footman 1986Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	The Five Bells and Bladebone 1987Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10	The Old Silent 1989Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11	The Old Contemptibles 1991Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12	The Horse You Came In On 1993Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13	Rainbow's End 1995Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
14	The Case Has Altered 1997Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
15	The Stargazey 1998Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
16	The Lamorna Wink 1999Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
17	The Blue Last 2001Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
18	The Grave Maurice 2002Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
19	The Winds of Change 2004Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
20	The Old Wine Shades 2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
21	Dust 2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
22	The Black Cat 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
23	Vertigo 42 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
24	The Knowledge 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
25	The Old Success 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
26	The Red Queen 2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

1 book (2000–2000)

#	Title
1	The Train Now Departing 2000Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

2 books (1989–1992)

Martha Grimes wrote two standalone mystery novels in this series, published between 1989 and 1992. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with Send Bygraves followed by The End of the Pier. This complete series is finished with no additional entries planned.

Start with Send Bygraves and read in order.

#	Title
1	Send Bygraves 1989Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The End of the Pier 1992Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible