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L.J. Martin

Bestselling Author • 13 Series • 66 Books

13
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66
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🎯 Where Should I Start?

Best Starting Point
Publication Order of Ned Cody Books
Start with: Mojave Showdown (1988)
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Publication Order of Clint Ryan Books
Start with: El Lazo (1991)
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Publication Order of Montana Books
Start with: Stranahan (2002)

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. Rising to prominence with the Publication Order of Ned Cody Books series, L.J. Martin has since expanded their repertoire to include numerous successful works across various genres. Their writing style, characterized by compelling narratives and memorable characters, has earned them a dedicated global readership with millions of fans worldwide.

📚 All Book Series by L.J. Martin

Publication Order of Ned Cody Books
2 books 1988–1994
1

Mojave Showdown

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Ned Cody Books with Mojave Showdown, another outstanding contribution from L.J. Martin.

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1988
2

Buckshot / Tenkiller

A gripping mystery unfolds in Buckshot / Tenkiller as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Ned Cody Books series showcases L.J. Martin's mastery of suspense.

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1994
Publication Order of Clint Ryan Books
6 books 1991–2000
1

El Lazo

El Lazo is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Clint Ryan Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of L.J. Martin have come to expect.

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1991
2

Against the 7th Flag

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Clint Ryan Books with Against the 7th Flag, another outstanding contribution from L.J. Martin.

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1991
3

The Devil's Bounty

The Devil's Bounty continues the Publication Order of Clint Ryan Books story arc with L.J. Martin's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1991
4

The Benicia Belle

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Clint Ryan Books with The Benicia Belle, another outstanding contribution from L.J. Martin.

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1992
5

Shadow of the Grizzly

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Clint Ryan Books with Shadow of the Grizzly, another outstanding contribution from L.J. Martin.

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1993
6

Condor Canyon

Condor Canyon continues the Publication Order of Clint Ryan Books story arc with L.J. Martin's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2000
Publication Order of Montana Books
8 books 2002–2019
1

Stranahan

Stranahan continues the Publication Order of Montana Books story arc with L.J. Martin's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2002
2

Wolf Mountain

Wolf Mountain is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Montana Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of L.J. Martin have come to expect.

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2004
3

McKeag's Mountain

McKeag's Mountain is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Montana Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of L.J. Martin have come to expect.

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2004
4

O'Rourke's Revenge

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Montana Books with O'Rourke's Revenge, another outstanding contribution from L.J. Martin.

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2005
5

McCreed's Law

McCreed's Law continues the Publication Order of Montana Books story arc with L.J. Martin's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2006
6

Eye For Eye

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Montana Books with Eye For Eye, another outstanding contribution from L.J. Martin.

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2014
7

Revenge of the Damned

Revenge of the Damned continues the Publication Order of Montana Books story arc with L.J. Martin's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2017
8

Blackjack Brannigan

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Montana Books with Blackjack Brannigan, another outstanding contribution from L.J. Martin.

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2019
Publication Order of Nemesis Books
3 books 2011–2018
1

Nemesis

Nemesis continues the Publication Order of Nemesis Books story arc with L.J. Martin's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2011
2

Mr. Pettigrew

Mr. Pettigrew is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Nemesis Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of L.J. Martin have come to expect.

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2012
3

Shadows of Nemesis

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Nemesis Books with Shadows of Nemesis, another outstanding contribution from L.J. Martin.

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2018
Publication Order of Manhunter Books
3 books 2012–2012
1

Crimson Hit

Crimson Hit is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Manhunter Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of L.J. Martin have come to expect.

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2012
2

Bullet Blues

Bullet Blues continues the Publication Order of Manhunter Books story arc with L.J. Martin's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2012
3

Quiet Ops

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Manhunter Books with Quiet Ops, another outstanding contribution from L.J. Martin.

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2012
Publication Order of The Repairman Books
10 books 2013–2019
1

The Repairman

The Repairman continues the Publication Order of The Repairman Books story arc with L.J. Martin's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2013
2

The Bakken

The Bakken continues the Publication Order of The Repairman Books story arc with L.J. Martin's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2014
3

G5, Gee Whiz

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of The Repairman Books with G5, Gee Whiz, another outstanding contribution from L.J. Martin.

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2014
4

Who's On Top?

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of The Repairman Books with Who's On Top?, another outstanding contribution from L.J. Martin.

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2014
5

Target Shy & Sexy

Target Shy & Sexy is an essential installment in the Publication Order of The Repairman Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of L.J. Martin have come to expect.

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2015
6

Judge, Jury, Desert Fury

Judge, Jury, Desert Fury is an essential installment in the Publication Order of The Repairman Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of L.J. Martin have come to expect.

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2015
7

No Good Deed

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of The Repairman Books with No Good Deed, another outstanding contribution from L.J. Martin.

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2015
8

Overflow

Overflow is an essential installment in the Publication Order of The Repairman Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of L.J. Martin have come to expect.

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2017
9

The K Factor

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of The Repairman Books with The K Factor, another outstanding contribution from L.J. Martin.

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2018
10

The Blue Pearl

The Blue Pearl continues the Publication Order of The Repairman Books story arc with L.J. Martin's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2019
Publication Order of Two Thousand Grueling Miles Books
4 books 2019–2023
1

Two Thousand Grueling Miles

Two Thousand Grueling Miles continues the Publication Order of Two Thousand Grueling Miles Books story arc with L.J. Martin's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2019
2

Rugged Trails

Rugged Trails continues the Publication Order of Two Thousand Grueling Miles Books story arc with L.J. Martin's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2019
3

Stormy Seas

Stormy Seas continues the Publication Order of Two Thousand Grueling Miles Books story arc with L.J. Martin's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2022
4

The Piccadilly

The Piccadilly continues the Publication Order of Two Thousand Grueling Miles Books story arc with L.J. Martin's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2023
Publication Order of Standalone Novels
10 books 1992–2016
1

Rush to Destiny

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with Rush to Destiny, another outstanding contribution from L.J. Martin.

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1992
2

The Last Stand

The Last Stand is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of L.J. Martin have come to expect.

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1998
3

Sounding Drum

Sounding Drum continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with L.J. Martin's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1999
4

Blood Mountain

A gripping mystery unfolds in Blood Mountain as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series showcases L.J. Martin's mastery of suspense.

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2003
5

Shadow of the Mast

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with Shadow of the Mast, another outstanding contribution from L.J. Martin.

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2008
6

Windfall

Windfall is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of L.J. Martin have come to expect.

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2008
7

FourPlay

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with FourPlay, another outstanding contribution from L.J. Martin.

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2009
8

Unchained

Unchained continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with L.J. Martin's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2012
9

Venom

Venom is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of L.J. Martin have come to expect.

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2013
10

West of the War

Conflict and courage define West of the War, an action-packed entry in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by L.J. Martin that puts the heroes through their toughest challenges yet.

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2016
Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas
3 books 2012–2013
1

To Ride a Tall Horse

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas with To Ride a Tall Horse, another outstanding contribution from L.J. Martin.

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2012
2

California Cocina

California Cocina is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of L.J. Martin have come to expect.

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2013
3

Blood Lines

A gripping mystery unfolds in Blood Lines as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas series showcases L.J. Martin's mastery of suspense.

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2013
Publication Order of Short Story Collections
5 books 2013–2022
1

Slopes of the Sierra

Slopes of the Sierra is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Short Story Collections series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of L.J. Martin have come to expect.

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2013
2

A Collection of Short Stories and More!

A Collection of Short Stories and More! continues the Publication Order of Short Story Collections story arc with L.J. Martin's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2013
3

Holy Hell

Holy Hell is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Short Story Collections series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of L.J. Martin have come to expect.

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2013
4

Small Crimes

The investigation intensifies in Small Crimes, as this installment of the Publication Order of Short Story Collections series takes readers deeper into the criminal underworld of L.J. Martin's creation.

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2019
5

Mud, Blood, and Beer

A gripping mystery unfolds in Mud, Blood, and Beer as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Short Story Collections series showcases L.J. Martin's mastery of suspense.

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2022
Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books
8 books 2010–2015
1

Torn Together

Torn Together is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of L.J. Martin have come to expect.

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2010
2

From The Pea Patch

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books with From The Pea Patch, another outstanding contribution from L.J. Martin.

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2011
3

Cooking Wild & Wonderful

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books with Cooking Wild & Wonderful, another outstanding contribution from L.J. Martin.

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2011
4

Myrtle Mae & The Crew

Myrtle Mae & The Crew continues the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books story arc with L.J. Martin's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2011
5

Internet Rich

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books with Internet Rich, another outstanding contribution from L.J. Martin.

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2011
6

Cornucopia

Cornucopia continues the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books story arc with L.J. Martin's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2013
7

Who's the Boss: An Employee's Manual

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books with Who's the Boss: An Employee's Manual, another outstanding contribution from L.J. Martin.

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2013
8

You, Me, and America

You, Me, and America continues the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books story arc with L.J. Martin's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2015
Publication Order of Callihan Books
2 books 2024–2025
1

Valley of Skulls

Valley of Skulls is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Callihan Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of L.J. Martin have come to expect.

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2024
2

The Earps

The Earps is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Callihan Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of L.J. Martin have come to expect.

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2025
Publication Order of Anthologies
2 books 2012–2013
1

The Peacemakers

The Peacemakers is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of L.J. Martin have come to expect.

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2012
2

Showdown at Demon's Drop

Showdown at Demon's Drop continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with L.J. Martin's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2013

? Frequently Asked Questions

Who is L.J. Martin?

L.J. Martin is a bestselling author known for 13 book series containing over 66 books. Popular series include Publication Order of Ned Cody Books, Publication Order of Clint Ryan Books, Publication Order of Montana Books. Their work spans multiple genres and has captivated millions of readers worldwide.

What is the best L.J. Martin series to start with?

For readers new to L.J. Martin's work, the Publication Order of Ned Cody Books series is the ideal entry point. It showcases the author's signature style and contains 2 books. Begin with Mojave Showdown to start from the very beginning.

How many books has L.J. Martin written?

L.J. Martin has written over 66 books across 13 series. This prolific output covers multiple genres, making them one of the most versatile authors in contemporary fiction.

Should I read L.J. Martin books in order?

Yes, reading L.J. Martin's series in publication order is strongly recommended. Most series feature evolving character arcs, ongoing story threads, and references to earlier events that are most rewarding when experienced in sequence. Our complete reading order guides are listed above.

What genre does L.J. Martin write in?

L.J. Martin writes primarily in fiction. With 13 series across 66 books, the author has explored a wide range of themes and storytelling approaches throughout their career.

Are L.J. Martin's books standalone or must they be read as a series?

Most of L.J. Martin's books are part of ongoing series and deliver the most satisfying experience when read in order. However, several standalone novels and short story collections provide excellent entry points without requiring prior knowledge of other series.

What is L.J. Martin's most popular book?

Based on reader reviews and sales data, L.J. Martin's most celebrated works come from the Publication Order of Ned Cody Books series. The first book, Mojave Showdown, is widely considered the ideal starting point and consistently receives outstanding reader ratings.