Max Smart Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Max Smart books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: January 2026
Publication Order
Get Smart
Buy on Amazon1965
Get Smart Once Again
Buy on Amazon1966
Missed It By That Much!
Buy on Amazon1966
Max Smart and the Perilous Pellets
Buy on Amazon1966
Sorry, Chief...
Buy on Amazon1966
And Loving It!
Buy on Amazon1967
The Spy Who Went Out to the Cold
Buy on Amazon1968
Max Smart Loses Control
Buy on Amazon1968
Max Smart and the Ghastly Ghost Affair
Buy on Amazon1969
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Max Smart series is publication order: 1. Get Smart (1965), 2. Get Smart Once Again (1966), 3. Missed It By That Much! (1966), 4. Max Smart and the Perilous Pellets (1966), 5. Sorry, Chief... (1966), and 4 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Max Smart series by William Johnston contains 9 books. The series began in 1965 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Max Smart series is written by William Johnston. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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