Peter O’Donnell Reading Order

3 books (1979–2014)

Peter O'Donnell's anthology series comprises two complete collections published across three decades, from 1987 to 2014. These mystery and thriller anthologies should be read in publication order, beginning with Six Gothic Tales followed by A Gothic Treasure Trove. The series blends suspenseful storytelling with elements of adventure and intrigue across multiple tales.

Start with A Gothic Treasure Trove and read in order.

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1	Six Gothic Tales 1979Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	A Gothic Treasure Trove 1987Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Woman: An Anthology 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

11 books (1965–1985)

The Modesty Blaise series consists of eleven complete mystery and adventure novels published between 1965 and 1985 by Peter O'Donnell. These books should be read in publication order, beginning with Modesty Blaise and concluding with Dead Man's Handle. The series follows a former criminal mastermind and her partner as they navigate espionage, theft, and danger across exotic locations worldwide.

Start with Modesty Blaise, the first of 11 books in the Modesty Blaise series.

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1	Modesty Blaise 1965Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Sabre-Tooth 1966Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	I, Lucifer 1967Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	A Taste for Death 1969Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	The Impossible Virgin 1971Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	The Silver Mistress 1973Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	Last Day in Limbo 1977Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	Dragon's Claw 1978Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	The Xanadu Talisman 1981Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10	The Night of Morningstar 1982Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11	Dead Man's Handle 1985Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

2 books (1972–1996)

Peter O'Donnell's Modesty Blaise Collections comprises two complete volumes published between 1972 and 1996, collecting stories from the acclaimed mystery and action adventure series. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with Pieces of Modesty followed by Cobra Trap. These collections gather previously published material featuring the iconic character across her various adventures in espionage and crime-solving.

Start with Pieces of Modesty and read in order.

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1	Pieces of Modesty 1972Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Cobra Trap 1996Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

34 books (1978–2017)

The Modesty Blaise Comic Strip series comprises 34 complete books published between 1978 and 2017, collecting the ongoing comic strip adventures by creator Peter O'Donnell. These mystery and thriller stories featuring action and adventure should be read in publication order, beginning with The Black Pearl and progressing through entries like The Gabriel Set-Up, The Hell-Makers, and Death of a Jester. The series concluded in 2017 after four decades of publication.

Start with The Black Pearl, the first of 34 books in the Modesty Blaise Comic Strip series.

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1	The Black Pearl 1978Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Gabriel Set-Up 1986Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	The Hell-Makers 1986Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Death of a Jester 1987Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	The Puppet Master 1987Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	The Warlords of Phoenix 1987Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	Uncle Happy 1990Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	The Iron God 1996Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	Live Bait 2002Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10	Lady in the Dark 2003Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11	Mister Sun 2004Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12	Top Traitor 2004Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13	Bad Suki 2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
14	The Green-Eyed Monster 2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
15	Cry Wolf 2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
16	The Gallows Bird 2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
17	Death Trap 2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
18	The Inca Trail 2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
19	Green Cobra 2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
20	Yellowstone Booty 2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
21	Death in Slow Motion 2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
22	The Lady Killers 2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
23	The Scarlet Maiden 2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
24	Sweet Caroline 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
25	Million Dollar Game 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
26	The Double Agent 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
27	The Girl in the Iron Mask 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
28	The Young Mistress 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
29	The Grim Joker 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
30	Ripper Jax 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
31	The Killing Distance 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
32	The Murder Frame 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
33	The Children of Lucifer 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
34	The Killing Game 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

1 book (2014–2014)

#	Title
1	The Art of Modesty Blaise 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible