Martin Beck Books in Order
Books
4
Numbers
3 to 8
Published
1968 to 1974
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Every book, in order
| No. | Title | Year | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | The Man on the Balcony | 1968 | – |
| 3 | The Man on the Balcony | 1969 | – |
| 8 | The Locked Room | 1973 | – |
| 8 | The Locked Room | 1974 | – |
Frequently asked questions
What order should I read the Martin Beck books in?
Start with The Man on the Balcony (1968), then The Man on the Balcony and The Locked Room. The full list on this page gives every book in order with its first edition year.
How many Martin Beck books are there?
We list 4 books in the Martin Beck series, from 1968 to 1974.
What is the first Martin Beck book?
The Man on the Balcony, first published in 1968, is the first book in the Martin Beck series.
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