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Martin Walker

Martin Walker Reading Order

4 series · 42 books · Born 1947

Mystery & ThrillerNon-Fiction

Martin Walker is a British author and former international correspondent whose crime fiction draws heavily from his years reporting on global conflicts and politics. He is best known for his Bruno, Chief of Police series, a long-running mystery franchise set in rural France that combines detective work with cultural observation and local gastronomy. Walker has also written non-fiction works examining contemporary history and international affairs, alongside standalone novels that reflect his expertise in journalism and geopolitical storytelling.

Anthologies Series

Complete

1 book (2026–2026)

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Searching for Ann Walker
2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Bruno, Chief Of Police Series

Ongoing

25 books (2008–2026)

Start with Bruno, Chief of Police / Death in the Dordogne, the first of 25 books in the Bruno, Chief Of Police series.

Start this series with Bruno, Chief of Police / Death in the Dordogne

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1
Bruno, Chief of Police / Death in the Dordogne
2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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The Dark Vineyard
2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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Black Diamond
2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
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The Crowded Grave
2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
Bruno and the Carol Singers / Bruno and le Pere Noel
2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6
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The Devil's Cave
2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7
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The Resistance Man
2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8
A Market Tale
2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9
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The Children Return / Children of War / Death Undercover
2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10
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The Dying Season / The Patriarch
2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11
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Fatal Pursuit
2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12
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The Templars' Last Secret
2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13
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A Taste for Vengeance
2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
14
The Chocolate War
2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
15
A Birthday Lunch
2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
16
The Body in the Castle Well
2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
17
Oystercatcher
2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
18
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The Shooting at Chateau Rock
2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
19
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The Coldest Case
2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
20
Bruno's Challenge and Other Stories of the French Countryside
2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
21
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To Kill a Troubadour
2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
22
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A Chateau Under Siege
2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
23
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A Grave in the Woods
2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
24
An Enemy in the Village
2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
25
A Murder in Springtime
2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Non-Fiction Series

Likely Complete

12 books (1977–2023)

Start with The National Front, the first of 12 books in the Non-Fiction series.

Start this series with The National Front

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The National Front
1977Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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Daily Sketches
1978Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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Powers of the Press
1983Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
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The Waking Giant: Soviet Union Under Gorbachev
1986Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
Martin Walker's Russia
1989Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6
The Harper Independent Traveller
1990Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7
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The Cold War and the Making of the Modern World
1993Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8
Clinton: The President They Deserve
1996Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9
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America Reborn: A Twentieth-Century Narrative in Twenty-Six Lives
2000Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10
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Makers of the American Century
2001Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11
The Iraq War
2003Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12
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Bruno's Cookbook(With: Julia Watson)
2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Standalone Novels Series

Complete

4 books (1978–2002)

Start with The Infiltrator, the first of 4 books in the Standalone Novels series.

Start this series with The Infiltrator

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1
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The Infiltrator
1978Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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A Mercenary Calling
1980Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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The Money Soldiers
1980Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
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The Caves of Perigord
2002Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Martin Walker written?
Martin Walker has written 42 books across 4 series. Their published works span from 1977 to 2026.
What is the first book in each Martin Walker series?
Here are the first books in Martin Walker's series: Bruno, Chief Of Police: Bruno, Chief of Police / Death in the Dordogne; Non-Fiction: The National Front.
What order should I read Martin Walker's books?
We recommend reading Martin Walker's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Martin Walker still writing new books?
Yes, Martin Walker has 1 ongoing series: Bruno, Chief Of Police.

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