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Steve Martini Reading Order

4 series Β· 22 books Β· Born 1946

Steve Martini is an American mystery and thriller author known for crafting intricate legal narratives that blend courtroom drama with suspenseful storytelling. His most celebrated work is the Paul Madriani series, following a shrewd defense attorney navigating complex cases through twelve novels published over several decades. Martini has also written standalone thrillers and novellas, establishing himself as a prolific voice in the legal mystery genre since his debut in 1988.

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Anthologies Series

Complete

3 books (1998–2014)

Steve Martini's three-book anthology series collects mystery and thriller short stories published between 1998 and 2014. The complete series comprises Legal Briefs, Their World is Law, and FaceOff, which should be read in publication order. These standalone story collections showcase Martini's work in the mystery and thriller genres across a span of sixteen years.

Start with Legal Briefs and read in order.

Paul Madriani Series

Complete

15 books (1992–2016)

The Paul Madriani series comprises 15 mystery and thriller novels published between 1992 and 2016, following the same protagonist throughout. The series is complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with Compelling Evidence. All titles are available, from the debut through Blood Flag, offering a substantial collection for fans of legal thrillers and crime mysteries.

Start with Compelling Evidence, the first of 15 books in the Paul Madriani series.

Start this series with Compelling Evidence

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Paul Madriani Short Stories/Novellas Series

Complete

1 book (2015–2015)

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Surfing the Panther(With: Linda Fairstein)

Standalone Novels Series

Complete

3 books (1988–1998)

Steve Martini's three standalone mystery thrillers were published between 1988 and 1998. Each novel features different characters and plots, so they can be read independently, though reading them in publication order provides the best experience of Martini's developing craft. The complete series consists of The Simeon Chamber, The List, and Critical Mass.

Start with The Simeon Chamber and read in order.

Start this series with The Simeon Chamber

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Steve Martini written?
Steve Martini has written 22 books across 4 series. Their published works span from 1988 to 2016.
What is the first book in each Steve Martini series?
Here are the first books in Steve Martini's series: Anthologies: Legal Briefs; Paul Madriani: Compelling Evidence.
What order should I read Steve Martini's books?
We recommend reading Steve Martini's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Are Steve Martini's series complete?
Steve Martini has 4 completed series.

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