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Mike Martin Reading Order

7 series Β· 31 books

Mike Martin is a prolific author who has written across multiple genres including mystery, young adult fiction, and nonfiction works. He is best known for the Sgt. Windflower Mystery series, a collection of detective novels that showcase his skill in crafting engaging crime narratives. With over two dozen books published since 2012, Martin has established himself across diverse literary forms, from poetry collections to holiday-themed mysteries and informational works.

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Anthologies Series

Ongoing

2 books (2025–2026)

This ongoing mystery anthology series consists of two books published between 2025 and 2026, edited by Mike Martin. Each volume features contributions from multiple writers and should be read in publication order. The series is curated by Crime Writers of Canada and showcases mystery and thriller stories set in a capital city setting.

Start with Crime Writers of Canada Presents: A Capital Mystery and read in order.

Start this series with Crime Writers of Canada Presents: A Capital Mystery

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Crime Writers of Canada Presents: A Capital Mystery
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Capital Crime Writers Presents - A Capital Mystery

Children's Series

Ongoing

5 books (2023–2026)

Mike Martin's Children's series comprises four books published between 2023 and 2024, with the sequence still expanding. Read the books in publication order, beginning with A Friend for Christmas, followed by The Christmas Beaver, Princess Sophie and the Christmas Elixir, and The Little Scientist. The series blends mystery and adventure elements suitable for young readers.

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

Start this series with A Friend for Christmas

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A Friend for Christmas
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The Christmas Beaver
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Princess Sophie and the Christmas Elixir
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The Little Scientist
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Non-Fiction Series

Complete

1 book (2024–2024)

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I Thought That's What Everyone Did

Poetry Collections Series

Ongoing

2 books (2025–2026)

Mike Martin's poetry collection series comprises two books released in 2025 and 2026, with more volumes anticipated. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Hope and Love and Other Dreams followed by My Ode to Newfoundland. This ongoing collection showcases Martin's poetic work across themes that complement his broader interests in mystery, thriller, and literary themes.

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

Start this series with Hope and Love and Other Dreams

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Hope and Love and Other Dreams
2
My Ode to Newfoundland

Sgt. Windflower Christmas Mystery Series

Ongoing

3 books (2019–2025)

The Sgt. Windflower Christmas Mystery series by Mike Martin consists of three mystery novels published between 2019 and 2025, with the series still ongoing. These books should be read in publication order, beginning with Christmas in Newfoundland. The series follows seasonal mysteries set against Newfoundland's festive backdrop, offering readers a blend of mystery and thriller elements across the trilogy.

Start with Christmas in Newfoundland and read in order.

Start this series with Christmas in Newfoundland

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Christmas in Newfoundland
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Cover of Christmas in Newfoundland 2
Christmas in Newfoundland 2
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Christmas in Newfoundland 3

Sgt. Windflower Mystery Series

Ongoing

17 books (2012–2026)

The Sgt. Windflower Mystery series by Mike Martin consists of 16 books published between 2012 and 2025, with the series still ongoing. Begin with The Walker on the Cape and proceed through the books in publication order to follow the detective's investigations. The series blends mystery and thriller elements across its expanding catalog of cases.

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

Start this series with The Walker on the Cape

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Tales from the Mac Lochlainn Pub Series

Complete

1 book (2018–2018)

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The Orphan of Jack Manor

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Mike Martin written?
Mike Martin has written 31 books across 7 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: Anthologies: Crime Writers of Canada Presents: A Capital Mystery; 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 5 ongoing series: Anthologies, Children's, Poetry Collections, Sgt. Windflower Christmas Mystery, Sgt. Windflower Mystery.

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