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Martin Limón Reading Order

5 series · 22 books

HorrorMystery & Thriller

Martin Limón crafts mystery and thriller narratives set primarily in Korea, drawing from his military service to create authentic, tension-filled plots. Best known for his George Sueño and Ernie Bascom series, which spans novels and short fiction, Limón has built a career exploring crime and suspense across Asian settings. His work combines procedural elements with atmospheric storytelling, making him a notable voice in contemporary mystery fiction since the early 1990s.

Anthologies Series

Complete

2 books (2016–2020)

Start with The Usual Santas and read in order.

Start this series with The Usual Santas

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The Usual Santas
2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
Private Investigations: Mystery Writers on the Secrets, Riddles, and Wonders in Their Lives
2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

East Riding Series

Complete

2 books (2006–2008)

Start with Tales from the East Riding and read in order.

Start this series with Tales from the East Riding

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Tales from the East Riding
2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
More Tales from the East Riding
2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

George Sueño and Ernie Bascom Series

Likely Complete

16 books (1992–2022)

Start with Jade Lady Burning, the first of 16 books in the George Sueño and Ernie Bascom series.

Start this series with Jade Lady Burning

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Jade Lady Burning
1992Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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3
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Buddha's Money
1998Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
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The Door to Bitterness
2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
The Wandering Ghost
2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6
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7
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8
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The Joy Brigade
2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9
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Nightmare Range
2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10
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The Iron Sickle
2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11
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The Ville Rat
2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12
Ping-Pong Heart
2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13
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14
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The Nine-Tailed Fox
2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
15
GI Confidential
2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
16
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George Sueño and Ernie Bascom Short Stories/Novellas Series

Complete

1 book (2013–2013)

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1
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The Dragon’s Tail
2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Standalone Novels Series

Complete

1 book (2026–2026)

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1

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Martin Limón written?
Martin Limón has written 22 books across 5 series. Their published works span from 1992 to 2026.
What is the first book in each Martin Limón series?
Here are the first books in Martin Limón's series: Anthologies: The Usual Santas; East Riding: Tales from the East Riding; George Sueño and Ernie Bascom: Jade Lady Burning.
What order should I read Martin Limón's books?
We recommend reading Martin Limón's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Are Martin Limón's series complete?
Martin Limón has 4 completed series.

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