Martin Beck Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Martin Beck books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: January 2026
Publication Order
Roseanna
Buy on Amazon1965
The Man Who Went Up in Smoke
Buy on Amazon1966
The Man on the Balcony
Buy on Amazon1967
The Laughing Policeman / Investigation of Murder
Buy on Amazon1968
The Fire Engine that Disappeared
Buy on Amazon1969
Murder at the Savoy
Buy on Amazon1970
The Abominable Man
Buy on Amazon1971
The Locked Room
Buy on Amazon1972
Cop Killer
Buy on Amazon1974
The Terrorists
Buy on Amazon1975
A Darker Shade of Sweden
Buy on Amazon2013
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Martin Beck series is publication order: 1. Roseanna (1965), 2. The Man Who Went Up in Smoke (1966), 3. The Man on the Balcony (1967), 4. The Laughing Policeman / Investigation of Murder (1968), 5. The Fire Engine that Disappeared (1969), and 6 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Martin Beck series by Per Wahloo contains 11 books. The series began in 1965 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
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