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Children of Violence Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Children of Violence books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: March 2026
Quick Answer
What order should I read the Children of Violence series? Start with "Martha Quest" (1952) and follow publication order through all 5 books.
The complete Children of Violence reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
Martha Quest
1952
A Proper Marriage
1954
A Ripple from the Storm
1958
The Four-Gated City
1969
Landlocked
1969
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