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.
Anthologies Series
Complete3 books (1998β2014)
Start with Legal Briefs and read in order.
Start this series with Legal Briefs
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Legal Briefs |
| 2 | Their World is Law |
| 3 | FaceOff |
Paul Madriani Series
Complete15 books (1992β2016)
Start with Compelling Evidence, the first of 15 books in the Paul Madriani series.
Start this series with Compelling Evidence
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Compelling Evidence |
| 2 | Prime Witness |
| 3 | Undue Influence |
| 4 | The Judge |
| 5 | The Attorney |
| 6 | The Jury |
| 7 | The Arraignment |
| 8 | Double Tap |
| 9 | Shadow of Power |
| 10 | Guardian of Lies |
| 11 | The Rule Of Nine |
| 12 | Trader of Secrets |
| 13 | The Enemy Inside |
| 14 | The Second Man |
| 15 | Blood Flag |
Paul Madriani Short Stories/Novellas Series
Complete1 book (2015β2015)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Surfing the Panther(With: Linda Fairstein) |
Standalone Novels Series
Complete3 books (1988β1998)
Start with The Simeon Chamber and read in order.
Start this series with The Simeon Chamber
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Simeon Chamber |
| 2 | The List |
| 3 | Critical Mass |
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.

