Peter O’Donnell Reading Order
5 series · 51 books · Born 1920
Peter O'Donnell crafted some of adventure fiction's most enduring characters during a career spanning over five decades. He is best known for creating Modesty Blaise, a resourceful undercover agent who debuted in comic strips in 1963 and went on to star in numerous novels, collections, and graphic adaptations that captivated readers with their blend of espionage, action, and wit. O'Donnell's prolific output across multiple formats—from comic strips to full-length thrillers—established him as a master of the spy adventure genre, with his work showcasing clever plotting and unforgettable protagonists.
Anthologies Series
Complete3 books (1979–2014)
Start with A Gothic Treasure Trove and read in order.
Start this series with Six Gothic Tales
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Modesty Blaise Series
Complete11 books (1965–1985)
Start with Modesty Blaise, the first of 11 books in the Modesty Blaise series.
Start this series with Modesty Blaise
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Modesty Blaise Collections Series
Complete2 books (1972–1996)
Start with Pieces of Modesty and read in order.
Start this series with Pieces of Modesty
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Modesty Blaise Comic Strip Series
Complete34 books (1978–2017)
Start with The Black Pearl, the first of 34 books in the Modesty Blaise Comic Strip series.
Start this series with The Black Pearl
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Modesty Blaise Non-Fiction Series
Complete1 book (2014–2014)
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Peter O’Donnell written?
- Peter O’Donnell has written 51 books across 5 series. Their published works span from 1965 to 2017.
- What is the first book in each Peter O’Donnell series?
- Here are the first books in Peter O’Donnell's series: Anthologies: Six Gothic Tales; Modesty Blaise: Modesty Blaise; Modesty Blaise Collections: Pieces of Modesty; Modesty Blaise Comic Strip: The Black Pearl.
- What order should I read Peter O’Donnell's books?
- We recommend reading Peter O’Donnell's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are Peter O’Donnell's series complete?
- Peter O’Donnell has 5 completed series.