William Martin Reading Order
4 series Β· 14 books
William Martin is an American historical fiction writer from Boston whose work spans fourteen books including the Peter Fallon series, which weaves together past and present through mystery and adventure. His novels blend meticulous historical research with compelling narratives that explore America's cultural heritage, particularly focusing on New England and San Francisco. Martin's writing career, spanning from 1979 to 2022, demonstrates his skill at connecting historical events to contemporary life through both series novels and standalone works.
Anthologies Series
Complete1 book (2015β2015)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Dead in Good Company |
Peter Fallon Series
Complete6 books (1979β2018)
Start with Back Bay, the first of 6 books in the Peter Fallon series.
Start this series with Back Bay
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Back Bay |
| 2 | Harvard Yard |
| 3 | The Lost Constitution |
| 4 | City of Dreams |
| 5 | The Lincoln Letter |
| 6 | Bound for Gold |
San Francisco: The Luxury of Eccentricity Series
Complete1 book (2020β2020)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Life in an Ivory Tower |
Standalone Novels Series
Likely Complete6 books (1987β2022)
Start with The Rising of the Moon, the first of 6 books in the Standalone Novels series.
Start this series with The Rising of the Moon
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Rising of the Moon |
| 2 | Cape Cod |
| 3 | Annapolis |
| 4 | Nerve Endings |
| 5 | Citizen Washington |
| 6 | December '41 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has William Martin written?
- William Martin has written 14 books across 4 series. Their published works span from 1979 to 2022.
- What is the first book in each William Martin series?
- Here are the first books in William Martin's series: Peter Fallon: Back Bay.
- What order should I read William Martin's books?
- We recommend reading William Martin's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are William Martin's series complete?
- William Martin has 3 completed series.

