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ⓘ About L.J. Martin
L. J. Martin is an American author with more than 40 book length titles to his name. While most authors typically stick to one or two genres of writing, Martin is one unconventional writer. His works range from historicals, mysteries, thrillers, westerns, a political thesis, a book of cartoons, a writing guide, a cookbook, and a nonfiction work on his struggles with cancer ( he has twice come back from cancer). Despite not sticking to one genre, L. J. Martin has continued to experience runaway success with most of his titles attaining bestseller status on Amazon and around the globe. In addition to being an accomplished writer, Martin is an NBC approved producer, who also produces independently.
All Book Series by L.J. Martin
Tin Angel
Series opener · book 1 of 11 · published 1989 Co-authored · Kat Martin
Write Compelling Fiction: Tips, Tricks, & Hints with Examples to Strengthen Your Prose
Series opener · book 1 of 9 · published 2008 Co-authored · Craig Martelle
Paul Bishop Presents...Pattern of Behavior: Ten Tales of Murder & Mayhem
Book 3 of 4 · published 2019
? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is L.J. Martin?
L. J. Martin is an American author with more than 40 book length titles to his name. While most authors typically stick to one or two genres of writing, Martin is one unconventional writer. His works range from historicals, mysteries, thrillers, westerns, a political thesis, a book of cartoons, a writing guide, a cookbook, and a nonfiction work on his struggles with cancer ( he has twice come back from cancer).
Which L.J. Martin series should I start with?
The best place to start is the Clint Ryan series, the earliest of L.J. Martin's multi-book series: it opens with El Lazo (1991) and runs to 6 books across 1991–2000, ending with Condor Canyon (2000). L.J. Martin's other series stand alone, so they can be read in any order.
How many books has L.J. Martin written?
L.J. Martin has 70 books catalogued in this guide, published between 1988 and 2025. 38 of them belong to 8 named series — the largest being The Repairman series with 10 books — and 32 are standalone titles, collections or anthologies.
In what order should L.J. Martin's series be read?
Read each series in publication order — the numbered entries in each series follow the year each book first appeared. L.J. Martin's series do not depend on one another, so they can be started in any order; by start date they are Ned Cody (1988–1994, 2 books), Clint Ryan (1991–2000, 6 books) and Montana (2002–2019, 8 books), plus 5 more.
How are L.J. Martin's books organised into series?
This guide splits L.J. Martin's 70 books into 8 named series and 32 titles that stand alone or appear only in collections: The Repairman (10 books, 2013–2019); Montana (8 books, 2002–2019); Clint Ryan (6 books, 1991–2000); Two Thousand Grueling Miles (4 books, 2019–2023); Nemesis (3 books, 2011–2018), plus 3 further series.