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Mike Martin Reading Order

6 series Β· 27 books

Mike Martin is a versatile author known for his engaging storytelling across multiple genres, including mystery, non-fiction, and children's literature. With an impressive body of work featuring 27 books across six series, he has garnered attention for his popular Sgt. Windflower Mystery and Christmas Mystery series. Active from 2012 to 2026, Martin continues to captivate readers with his unique blend of humor and intrigue.

Children's Series

Ongoing

4 books (2023–2024)

Start with A Friend for Christmas, the first of 4 books in the Children's series.

#Title
1
A Friend for Christmas
2
The Christmas Beaver
3
Princess Sophie and the Christmas Elixir
4
The Little Scientist

Non-Fiction Series

Complete

1 book (2024–2024)

#Title
1
I Thought That's What Everyone Did

Poetry Collections Series

Ongoing

2 books (2025–2026)

Start with Hope and Love and Other Dreams and read in order.

#Title
1
Hope and Love and Other Dreams
2
My Ode to Newfoundland

Sgt. Windflower Christmas Mystery Series

Ongoing

3 books (2019–2025)

Start with Christmas in Newfoundland and read in order.

#Title
1
Cover of Christmas in Newfoundland
Christmas in Newfoundland
2
Cover of Christmas in Newfoundland 2
Christmas in Newfoundland 2
3
Christmas in Newfoundland 3

Sgt. Windflower Mystery Series

Ongoing

16 books (2012–2025)

Start with The Walker on the Cape, the first of 16 books in the Sgt. Windflower Mystery series.

#Title
1
Cover of The Walker on the Cape
The Walker on the Cape
2
The Body on the T
3
Beneath the Surface
4
Cover of A Twist of Fortune
A Twist of Fortune
5
Cover of A Long Ways from Home
A Long Ways from Home
6
Cover of A Tangled Web
A Tangled Web
7
Darkest Before the Dawn
8
Cover of Fire, Fog and Water
Fire, Fog and Water
9
A Perfect Storm
10
Buried Secrets
11
Safe Harbour
12
Dangerous Waters
13
All That Glitters
14
Better Safe Than Sorry
15
Too Close For Comfort
16
Friends are Forever

Tales from the Mac Lochlainn Pub Series

Complete

1 book (2018–2018)

#Title
1
The Orphan of Jack Manor

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Mike Martin written?
Mike Martin has written 27 books across 6 series. Their published works span from 2012 to 2026.
What is the first book in each Mike Martin series?
Here are the first books in Mike Martin's series: Children's: A Friend for Christmas; Poetry Collections: Hope and Love and Other Dreams; Sgt. Windflower Christmas Mystery: Christmas in Newfoundland; Sgt. Windflower Mystery: The Walker on the Cape.
What order should I read Mike Martin's books?
We recommend reading Mike Martin's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Mike Martin still writing new books?
Yes, Mike Martin has 4 ongoing series: Children's, Poetry Collections, Sgt. Windflower Christmas Mystery, Sgt. Windflower Mystery.

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