Peter O’Donnell Reading Order
5 series · 50 books · Born 1920
Peter O'Donnell was a British author known for his contributions to the adventure and thriller genres, most famously through the creation of the iconic character Modesty Blaise. With a prolific career spanning from 1965 to 2017, he penned over 50 works across five series, including the Modesty Blaise novels, collections, comic strips, and anthologies. His engaging storytelling and rich characters have left a lasting impact on readers around the world.
Anthologies Series
Complete2 books (1987–2014)
Start with A Gothic Treasure Trove and read in order.
Modesty Blaise Series
Complete11 books (1965–1985)
Start with Modesty Blaise, the first of 11 books in the Modesty Blaise series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Modesty Blaise 1965Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  Sabre-Tooth 1966Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 | I, Lucifer 1967Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  A Taste for Death 1969Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  The Impossible Virgin 1971Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  The Silver Mistress 1973Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  Last Day in Limbo 1977Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  Dragon's Claw 1978Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 | The Xanadu Talisman 1981Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  The Night of Morningstar 1982Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 |  Dead Man's Handle 1985Buy 🇺🇸 |
Modesty Blaise Collections Series
Complete2 books (1972–1996)
Start with Pieces of Modesty and read in order.
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.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  The Black Pearl 1978Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  The Gabriel Set-Up 1986Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  The Hell-Makers 1986Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  Death of a Jester 1987Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  The Puppet Master 1987Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  The Warlords of Phoenix 1987Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  Uncle Happy 1990Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 | The Iron God 1996Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  Live Bait 2002Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  Lady in the Dark 2003Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 | Mister Sun 2004Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 |  Top Traitor 2004Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 | Bad Suki 2005Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 |  The Green-Eyed Monster 2005Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 15 |  Cry Wolf 2006Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 16 |  The Gallows Bird 2006Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 17 |  Death Trap 2007Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 18 | The Inca Trail 2007Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 19 | Green Cobra 2008Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 20 |  Yellowstone Booty 2008Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 21 |  Death in Slow Motion 2009Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 22 |  The Lady Killers 2009Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 23 |  The Scarlet Maiden 2009Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 24 |  Sweet Caroline 2010Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 25 |  Million Dollar Game 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 26 |  The Double Agent 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 27 |  The Girl in the Iron Mask 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 28 |  The Young Mistress 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 29 |  The Grim Joker 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 30 |  Ripper Jax 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 31 |  The Killing Distance 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 32 |  The Murder Frame 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 33 | The Children of Lucifer 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 34 |  The Killing Game 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
Modesty Blaise Non-Fiction Series
Complete1 book (2014–2014)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  The Art of Modesty Blaise 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Peter O’Donnell written?
- Peter O’Donnell has written 50 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: A Gothic Treasure Trove; 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.