Martha Grimes Reading Order
7 series · 38 books · Born May 2, 1931
Martha Grimes is an acclaimed American author known for her compelling detective fiction. With a career spanning from 1981 to 2025, she has penned 38 books across seven series, including the popular Richard Jury mysteries and the Emma Graham and Andi Oliver series. Grimes is celebrated for her engaging storytelling and character-focused plots, making her a standout in the cozy mystery genre.
Andi Oliver Series
Complete2 books (1999–2008)
Start with Biting the Moon and read in order.
Emma Graham Series
Complete4 books (1995–2011)
Start with Hotel Paradise, the first of 4 books in the Emma Graham series.
Foul Matter Series
Complete2 books (2003–2014)
Start with Foul Matter and read in order.
Non-Fiction Series
Complete1 book (2013–2013)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Double Double: A Dual Memoir of Alcoholism 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
Richard Jury Series
Ongoing26 books (1981–2025)
Start with The Man With a Load of Mischief, the first of 26 books in the Richard Jury series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Man With a Load of Mischief 1981Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  The Old Fox Deceiv'd 1982Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  The Anodyne Necklace 1983Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  Jerusalem Inn 1984Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  The Dirty Duck 1984Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  Help the Poor Struggler 1985Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  The Deer Leap 1985Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  I Am the Only Running Footman 1986Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  The Five Bells and Bladebone 1987Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  The Old Silent 1989Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 |  The Old Contemptibles 1991Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 |  The Horse You Came In On 1993Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 |  Rainbow's End 1995Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 |  The Case Has Altered 1997Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 15 |  The Stargazey 1998Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 16 |  The Lamorna Wink 1999Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 17 |  The Blue Last 2001Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 18 |  The Grave Maurice 2002Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 19 |  The Winds of Change 2004Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 20 |  The Old Wine Shades 2006Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 21 |  Dust 2007Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 22 |  The Black Cat 2010Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 23 |  Vertigo 42 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 24 |  The Knowledge 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 25 |  The Old Success 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 26 | The Red Queen 2025Buy 🇺🇸 |
Short Story Collections Series
Complete1 book (2000–2000)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  The Train Now Departing 2000Buy 🇺🇸 |
Standalone Novels Series
Complete2 books (1989–1992)
Start with Send Bygraves and read in order.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Martha Grimes written?
- Martha Grimes has written 38 books across 7 series. Their published works span from 1981 to 2025.
- What is the first book in each Martha Grimes series?
- Here are the first books in Martha Grimes's series: Andi Oliver: Biting the Moon; Emma Graham: Hotel Paradise; Foul Matter: Foul Matter; Richard Jury: The Man With a Load of Mischief.
- What order should I read Martha Grimes's books?
- We recommend reading Martha Grimes's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Martha Grimes still writing new books?
- Yes, Martha Grimes has 1 ongoing series: Richard Jury.