The Martini Club Reading Order
Here's the correct Martini Club reading order: every book in the right order, where to start, and answers to common questions.
Tess Gerritsen's Martini Club series follows Maggie Bird, a retired spy turned Maine chicken farmer, and her circle of former intelligence operatives. It's been described as "The Thursday Murder Club on steroids."
Our Recommendation: Publication Order
Start with The Spy Coast, then read The Summer Guests, The Shadow Friends and The Italian Affair.
Complete Reading Order
- The Spy CoastBuy NowAudible2023
- The Summer GuestsBuy NowAudible2025
- The Shadow Friends (pre-order, out Jan 14, 2027)Buy NowAudible2027
- The Italian Affair (pre-order, out Mar 21, 2028)Buy NowAudible2028
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the correct Martini Club reading order?
Start with The Spy Coast, then read The Summer Guests, The Shadow Friends and The Italian Affair.
Is the Martini Club series finished?
No. The Shadow Friends comes out January 14, 2027, and The Italian Affair is listed for 2028.
Is The Martini Club like The Thursday Murder Club?
Both feature retirees solving crimes, but The Martini Club leans into spy thriller territory.
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