Books in Order: The Complete Chronological Guide of Martha Grimes Works





Books in Order: An Exploration into Martha Grimes’s Storytelling

Introducing a critically-acclaimed American novelist, Martha Grimes. Martha’s signature genre is investigator fiction, renowned for her Richard Jury series. This collection centres around the intriguing figure of a Superintendent at Scotland Yard. Explore Martha’s literary universe further, and you’ll discover her other brilliantly conceptualized characters such as Emma Graham and Andi Olivier.

A Deep Dive into the Author’s Life

Martha, a self-professed anglophile, frequently integrates her adoration of England into her narratives, making the setting as substantial as her characters. The journey of this talented author began in 1981 with the release of her debut novel ‘The Man With a Load of Mischief’, marking the inception of her Richard Jury series.

From her debut onwards, Martha Grimes has been a prolific writer, consistently releasing at least one new novel every year barring a few exceptions.

The Unique Martha Grimes Writing Style

Grimes writing style is artfully unique yet universally relatable, she masterfully blends elegant prose with elements of suspense, cultivating an immersive reader experience. Her technical skills in character development and plot progression are laudable and serve to underline her remarkable narrative abilities.

Books in Order:> Grimes’ Complete Bibliography

For fans old and new who wish to embark on a chronological journey of Martha Grimes’ captivating tales, here we present her books in order of publication:

Publication Order of Richard Jury Books

The Man With a Load of Mischief (1981) 📚 Buy on Amazon
The Old Fox Deceiv’d (1982) 📚 Buy on Amazon
The Anodyne Necklace (1983) 📚 Buy on Amazon
The Dirty Duck (1984) 📚 Buy on Amazon
Jerusalem Inn (1984) 📚 Buy on Amazon
Help the Poor Struggler (1985) 📚 Buy on Amazon
The Deer Leap (1985) 📚 Buy on Amazon
I Am the Only Running Footman (1986) 📚 Buy on Amazon
The Five Bells and Bladebone (1987) 📚 Buy on Amazon
The Old Silent (1989) 📚 Buy on Amazon
The Old Contemptibles (1991) 📚 Buy on Amazon
The Horse You Came In On (1993) 📚 Buy on Amazon
Rainbow’s End (1995) 📚 Buy on Amazon
The Case Has Altered (1997) 📚 Buy on Amazon
The Stargazey (1998) 📚 Buy on Amazon
The Lamorna Wink (1999) 📚 Buy on Amazon
The Blue Last (2001) 📚 Buy on Amazon
The Grave Maurice (2002) 📚 Buy on Amazon
The Winds of Change (2004) 📚 Buy on Amazon
The Old Wine Shades (2006) 📚 Buy on Amazon
Dust (2007) 📚 Buy on Amazon
The Black Cat (2010) 📚 Buy on Amazon
Vertigo 42 (2014) 📚 Buy on Amazon
The Knowledge (2018) 📚 Buy on Amazon
The Old Success (2019) 📚 Buy on Amazon