Martin Limón Reading Order

2 books (2016–2020)

Martin Limón edited two mystery and thriller anthologies published between 2016 and 2020. The series is complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with The Usual Santas followed by Private Investigations: Mystery Writers on the Secrets, Riddles, and Wonders in Their Lives. These collections feature stories and essays from various mystery writers exploring their craft and creative processes.

Start with The Usual Santas and read in order.

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

2 books (2006–2008)

The East Riding series by Martin Limón is a complete two-book collection of mystery and horror stories published between 2006 and 2008. Both Tales from the East Riding and More Tales from the East Riding should be read in publication order for the best experience. These standalone tales offer readers a collection of mysterious and suspenseful narratives set within the East Riding region.

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

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

16 books (1992–2022)

The George Sueño and Ernie Bascom series comprises 16 mystery and thriller novels published between 1992 and 2022, following two military investigators navigating crime and intrigue. The series appears to be complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with Jade Lady Burning. Each book builds on the characters and their evolving relationship, making sequential reading essential for full appreciation of the narrative arc. The final entries were published in the early 2020s, concluding a three-decade-long series.

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

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1	Jade Lady Burning 1992Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Slicky Boys 1997Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Buddha's Money 1998Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	The Door to Bitterness 2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	The Wandering Ghost 2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	G.I. Bones 2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	Mr. Kill 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	The Joy Brigade 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	Nightmare Range 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10	The Iron Sickle 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11	The Ville Rat 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12	Ping-Pong Heart 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13	The Line 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
14	The Nine-Tailed Fox 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
15	GI Confidential 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
16	War Women 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

1 book (2013–2013)

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

1 book (2026–2026)