Martin Walker Reading Order
3 series · 41 books · Born 1947
Martin Walker is a British author and journalist known for his engaging crime novels, particularly his acclaimed series featuring Bruno, Chief of Police. With a prolific career spanning from 1977 to 2026, he has published 41 works, including three series, standalone novels, and non-fiction titles. His storytelling seamlessly blends rich character development with evocative settings, captivating readers around the globe.
Bruno, Chief Of Police Series
Ongoing25 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.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bruno, Chief of Police / Death in the Dordogne 2008Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  The Dark Vineyard 2009Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  Black Diamond 2010Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  The Crowded Grave 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 | Bruno and the Carol Singers / Bruno and le Pere Noel 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  The Devil's Cave 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  The Resistance Man 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 | A Market Tale 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  The Children Return / Children of War / Death Undercover 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  The Dying Season / The Patriarch 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 |  Fatal Pursuit 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 |  The Templars' Last Secret 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 |  A Taste for Vengeance 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 | The Chocolate War 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 15 | A Birthday Lunch 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 16 | The Body in the Castle Well 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 17 | Oystercatcher 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 18 |  The Shooting at Chateau Rock 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 19 |  The Coldest Case 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 20 | Bruno's Challenge and Other Stories of the French Countryside 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 21 |  To Kill a Troubadour 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 22 |  A Chateau Under Siege 2023Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 23 |  A Grave in the Woods 2024Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 24 | An Enemy in the Village 2025Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 25 | A Murder in Springtime 2026Buy 🇺🇸 |
Non-Fiction Series
Likely Complete12 books (1977–2023)
Start with The National Front, the first of 12 books in the Non-Fiction series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  The National Front 1977Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  Daily Sketches 1978Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  Powers of the Press 1983Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  The Waking Giant: Soviet Union Under Gorbachev 1986Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 | Martin Walker's Russia 1989Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 | The Harper Independent Traveller 1990Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  The Cold War and the Making of the Modern World 1993Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 | Clinton: The President They Deserve 1996Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  America Reborn: A Twentieth-Century Narrative in Twenty-Six Lives 2000Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  Makers of the American Century 2001Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 | The Iraq War 2003Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 |  Bruno's Cookbook(With: Julia Watson) 2023Buy 🇺🇸 |
Standalone Novels Series
Complete4 books (1978–2002)
Start with The Infiltrator, the first of 4 books in the Standalone Novels series.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Martin Walker written?
- Martin Walker has written 41 books across 3 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.