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ⓘ About Martin Cruz Smith
Martin William Smith, better known as Martin Cruz Smith was born on the 3rd of November 1942 in Pennsylvania’s Reading to a jazz loving family of John Calhoun and mother Louise Smith, the latter being a leader of the Pueblo Indian rights. In 1964, he graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with a Bachelor of Arts in creative writing degree. Unlike many young writers, William knew what he wanted to do in life so he took the very first opportunity he got as a writer. The budding writer was recruited by the Associated Press in Pennsylvania as a sports journalist but he often fell asleep during meetings; something that forced him to quit and seek new pastures elsewhere. In 1966, he moved to New York to work for “For Men Only” – as an editor for the men’s magazine.
All Book Series by Martin Cruz Smith
1
Gorky Park
Series opener · book 1 of 11 · published 1981
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5
Wolves Eat Dogs
Book 5 of 11 · published 2004
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9
The Siberian Dilemma
Book 9 of 11 · published 2019
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10
Independence Square
Book 10 of 11 · published 2023
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11
Hotel Ukraine
Latest in the series · book 11 of 11 · published 2025
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1
The Devil in Kansas
Series opener · book 1 of 6 · published 1974
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2
The Last Time I Saw Hell
Book 2 of 6 · published 1974 Pen name · Simon Quinn
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4
His Eminence, Death
Book 4 of 6 · published 1974
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5
The Midas Coffin
Book 5 of 6 · published 1975
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6
Last Rites for the Vulture
Latest in the series · book 6 of 6 · published 1975
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1
The Inca Death Squad
Series opener · book 1 of 2 · published 1972
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2
The Devil's Dozen
Latest in the series · book 2 of 2 · published 1973
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1
Gypsy in Amber
Series opener · book 1 of 2 · published 1971
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2
Canto for a Gypsy
Latest in the series · book 2 of 2 · published 1972
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1
The Indians Won
Series opener · book 1 of 11 · published 1970
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2
The Analog Bullet
Book 2 of 11 · published 1972
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3
The Human Factor
Book 3 of 11 · published 1975 Pen name · Simon Quinn
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4
The Midas Coffin
Book 4 of 11 · published 1975 Pen name · Simon Quinn
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5
The Adventures ofthe Wilderness Family
Book 5 of 11 · published 1976
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7
Ride for Revenge
Book 7 of 11 · published 1980
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10
Tokyo Station / December 6
Book 10 of 11 · published 2002
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11
The Girl from Venice
Latest in the series · book 11 of 11 · published 2016
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1
Run, Spy, Run
Series opener · book 1 of 262 · published 1964
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2
The China Doll
Book 2 of 262 · published 1964
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3
Checkmate in Rio
Book 3 of 262 · published 1964
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4
Safari for Spies
Book 4 of 262 · published 1964
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7
A Bullet for Fidel
Book 7 of 262 · published 1965
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9
Eyes of the Tiger
Book 9 of 262 · published 1965
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11
Web of Spies
Book 11 of 262 · published 1966
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13
Terrible Ones
Book 13 of 262 · published 1966
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14
Dragon Flame
Book 14 of 262 · published 1966
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17
Operation Starvation
Book 17 of 262 · published 1966
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18
Mind Poisoners
Book 18 of 262 · published 1966
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19
The Weapon Of Night
Book 19 of 262 · published 1967
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20
Golden Serpent
Book 20 of 262 · published 1967
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21
Mission to Venice
Book 21 of 262 · published 1967
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22
Double Identity
Book 22 of 262 · published 1967
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23
The Devil's Cockpit
Book 23 of 262 · published 1967
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24
The Chinese Paymaster
Book 24 of 262 · published 1967
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25
Seven Against Greece
Book 25 of 262 · published 1967
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26
A Korean Tiger
Book 26 of 262 · published 1967
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27
Assignment Israel
Book 27 of 262 · published 1967
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29
The Filthy Five
Book 29 of 262 · published 1967
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30
The Bright Blue Death
Book 30 of 262 · published 1967
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32
Operation Moon Rocket
Book 32 of 262 · published 1968
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33
The Judas Spy
Book 33 of 262 · published 1968
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34
Hood of Death
Book 34 of 262 · published 1968
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36
Temple of Fear
Book 36 of 262 · published 1968
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37
Fourteen Seconds to Hell
Book 37 of 262 · published 1968
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38
The Defector
Book 38 of 262 · published 1969
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39
Carnival for Killing
Book 39 of 262 · published 1969
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41
The Red Rays
Book 41 of 262 · published 1969
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42
Peking: The Tulip affair
Book 42 of 262 · published 1969
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44
The Sea Trap
Book 44 of 262 · published 1969
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46
Human Time Bomb
Book 46 of 262 · published 1969
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47
The Cobra Kill
Book 47 of 262 · published 1969
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48
Living Death
Book 48 of 262 · published 1969
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49
Operation Che Guevara
Book 49 of 262 · published 1969
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50
The Doomsday Formula
Book 50 of 262 · published 1969
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51
Operation Snake
Book 51 of 262 · published 1969
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52
The Casbah Killers
Book 52 of 262 · published 1969
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53
The Red Rebellion
Book 53 of 262 · published 1970
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54
The Executioners
Book 54 of 262 · published 1970
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56
The Mind Killers
Book 56 of 262 · published 1970
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57
Time Clock of Death
Book 57 of 262 · published 1970
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59
The Death Strain
Book 59 of 262 · published 1970
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60
Jewel of Doom
Book 60 of 262 · published 1970
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62
The Arab Plague / Slavemaster
Book 62 of 262 · published 1970
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63
Ice Bomb Zero
Book 63 of 262 · published 1971
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64
Mark of Cosa Nostra
Book 64 of 262 · published 1972
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65
The Cairo Mafia / Cairo
Book 65 of 262 · published 1972
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66
The Inca Death Squad
Book 66 of 262 · published 1972
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67
Assault on England
Book 67 of 262 · published 1973
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68
The Omega Terror
Book 68 of 262 · published 1973
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69
Code Name: Werewolf
Book 69 of 262 · published 1973
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70
Strike Force Terror
Book 70 of 262 · published 1973
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71
Agent Counter-agent
Book 71 of 262 · published 1973
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72
Hour of the Wolf
Book 72 of 262 · published 1973
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73
Our Agent in Rome Is Missing
Book 73 of 262 · published 1973
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74
Kremlin File
Book 74 of 262 · published 1973
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75
Spanish Connection
Book 75 of 262 · published 1973
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76
The Death's Head Conspiracy
Book 76 of 262 · published 1973
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77
The Peking Dossier
Book 77 of 262 · published 1973
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78
The Devil's Dozen
Book 78 of 262 · published 1973
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79
Target: Doomsday Island
Book 79 of 262 · published 1974
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80
Night of the Avenger
Book 80 of 262 · published 1974
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81
Butcher of Belgrade
Book 81 of 262 · published 1974
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82
Assassination Brigade
Book 82 of 262 · published 1974
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83
The Liquidator
Book 83 of 262 · published 1974
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84
Ice-Trap Terror
Book 84 of 262 · published 1974
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85
Assassin Code Name Vulture
Book 85 of 262 · published 1974
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86
The Stolen Pay Train
Book 86 of 262 · published 1974
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87
Massacre in Milan
Book 87 of 262 · published 1974
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88
Vatican Vendetta
Book 88 of 262 · published 1974
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89
Sign of the Cobra
Book 89 of 262 · published 1974
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90
Man Who Sold Death
Book 90 of 262 · published 1974
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91
The N3 Conspiracy
Book 91 of 262 · published 1974
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92
Beirut Incident
Book 92 of 262 · published 1974
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93
Death of the Falcon
Book 93 of 262 · published 1974
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94
The Aztec Avenger
Book 94 of 262 · published 1974
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96
The Jerusalem File
Book 96 of 262 · published 1975
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97
Counterfeit Agent
Book 97 of 262 · published 1975
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98
Six Bloody Summer Days
Book 98 of 262 · published 1975
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99
The Katmandu Contract
Book 99 of 262 · published 1975
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100
The Z Document
Book 100 of 262 · published 1975
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102
Ultimate Code
Book 102 of 262 · published 1975
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103
Assignment Intercept
Book 103 of 262 · published 1976
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104
Green Wolf Connection
Book 104 of 262 · published 1976
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105
The Fanatics of Al Asad
Book 105 of 262 · published 1976
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106
The Snake Flag Conspiracy
Book 106 of 262 · published 1976
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107
The Turncoat
Book 107 of 262 · published 1976
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108
The Sign of the Prayer Shawl
Book 108 of 262 · published 1976
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109
Vulcan Disaster
Book 109 of 262 · published 1976
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110
A High Yield In Death
Book 110 of 262 · published 1976
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111
The Nichovev Plot
Book 111 of 262 · published 1976
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112
Triple Cross
Book 112 of 262 · published 1976
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113
The Gallagher Plot
Book 113 of 262 · published 1976
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114
Plot for the Fourth Reich
Book 114 of 262 · published 1977
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115
Death Message
Book 115 of 262 · published 1978
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117
Under the Wall
Book 117 of 262 · published 1978
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118
The Ebony Cross
Book 118 of 262 · published 1978
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119
Deadly Doubles
Book 119 of 262 · published 1978
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120
Race of Death
Book 120 of 262 · published 1978
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121
Trouble in Paradise
Book 121 of 262 · published 1978
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122
The Pamplona Affair
Book 122 of 262 · published 1978
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123
The Doomsday Spore
Book 123 of 262 · published 1978
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124
Revenge of the Generals
Book 124 of 262 · published 1979
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125
The Asian Mantrap
Book 125 of 262 · published 1979
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126
Thunderstrike In Syria
Book 126 of 262 · published 1979
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127
The Redolmo Affair
Book 127 of 262 · published 1979
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128
The Jamaican Exchange
Book 128 of 262 · published 1979
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129
Tropical Deathpact
Book 129 of 262 · published 1979
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130
The Pemex Chart
Book 130 of 262 · published 1979
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132
The Satan Trap
Book 132 of 262 · published 1979
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133
Reich Four
Book 133 of 262 · published 1979
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134
The Nowhere Weapon
Book 134 of 262 · published 1979
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135
Strike of the Hawk
Book 135 of 262 · published 1980
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136
Day of the Dingo
Book 136 of 262 · published 1980
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137
Tarantula Strike
Book 137 of 262 · published 1980
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138
Ten Times Dynamite
Book 138 of 262 · published 1980
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139
Eighth Card Stud
Book 139 of 262 · published 1980
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140
The Suicide Seat
Book 140 of 262 · published 1980
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141
Death Mission: Havana
Book 141 of 262 · published 1980
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142
War From The Clouds
Book 142 of 262 · published 1980
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143
The Coyote Connection
Book 143 of 262 · published 1981
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145
The Society of Nine
Book 145 of 262 · published 1981
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146
The Ouster Conspiracy
Book 146 of 262 · published 1981
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147
The Golden Bull
Book 147 of 262 · published 1981
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148
The Dubrovnik Massacre
Book 148 of 262 · published 1981
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149
The Solar Menace
Book 149 of 262 · published 1981
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150
The Strontium Code
Book 150 of 262 · published 1981
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151
Pleasure Island
Book 151 of 262 · published 1981
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152
Cauldron of Hell
Book 152 of 262 · published 1981
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153
The Parisian Affair
Book 153 of 262 · published 1981
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154
Turkish Bloodbath
Book 154 of 262 · published 1982
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155
Chessmaster
Book 155 of 262 · published 1982
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156
The Last Samurai
Book 156 of 262 · published 1982
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157
The Puppet Master
Book 157 of 262 · published 1982
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158
The Dominican Affair
Book 158 of 262 · published 1982
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159
The Damocles Threat
Book 159 of 262 · published 1982
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160
Earth Shaker
Book 160 of 262 · published 1982
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161
The Treason Game
Book 161 of 262 · published 1982
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162
Deathlight
Book 162 of 262 · published 1982
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163
The Israeli Connection
Book 163 of 262 · published 1982
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164
Norwegian Typhoon
Book 164 of 262 · published 1982
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165
The Hunter
Book 165 of 262 · published 1982
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166
Operation McMurdo Sound
Book 166 of 262 · published 1982
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167
Appointment in Haiphong
Book 167 of 262 · published 1982
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168
Retreat for Death
Book 168 of 262 · published 1982
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169
The Mendoza Manuscript
Book 169 of 262 · published 1982
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170
The Death Star Affair
Book 170 of 262 · published 1982
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171
Doctor DNA
Book 171 of 262 · published 1982
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172
Typhoon Ray
Book 172 of 262 · published 1982
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173
The Christmas Kill
Book 173 of 262 · published 1982
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174
The Greek Summit
Book 174 of 262 · published 1982
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175
Hide and Go Die
Book 175 of 262 · published 1983
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176
The Kali Death Cult
Book 176 of 262 · published 1983
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177
Operation Vendetta
Book 177 of 262 · published 1983
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178
The Yukon Target
Book 178 of 262 · published 1983
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179
The Death Dealer
Book 179 of 262 · published 1983
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180
The Istanbul Decision
Book 180 of 262 · published 1983
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181
The Decoy Hit
Book 181 of 262 · published 1983
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182
The Outback Ghosts
Book 182 of 262 · published 1983
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183
Earthfire North
Book 183 of 262 · published 1983
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The Budapest Run
Book 184 of 262 · published 1983
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185
Caribbean Coup
Book 185 of 262 · published 1984
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186
The Algarve Affair
Book 186 of 262 · published 1984
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187
Zero-Hour Strike Force
Book 187 of 262 · published 1984
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188
Operation Sharkbite
Book 188 of 262 · published 1984
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189
Death Island
Book 189 of 262 · published 1984
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190
Night of the Warheads
Book 190 of 262 · published 1984
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191
Day of the Mahdi
Book 191 of 262 · published 1984
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192
Assignment: Rio
Book 192 of 262 · published 1984
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193
Death Hand Play
Book 193 of 262 · published 1984
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194
The Kremlin Kill
Book 194 of 262 · published 1984
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195
The Mayan Connection
Book 195 of 262 · published 1984
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San Juan Inferno
Book 196 of 262 · published 1984
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197
Circle of Scorpions
Book 197 of 262 · published 1985
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The Blue Ice Affair
Book 198 of 262 · published 1985
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The Macao Massacre
Book 199 of 262 · published 1985
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Pursuit of the Eagle
Book 200 of 262 · published 1985
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The Vengeance Game
Book 201 of 262 · published 1985
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202
Last Flight to Moscow
Book 202 of 262 · published 1985
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203
The Normandy Code
Book 203 of 262 · published 1985
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204
White Death
Book 204 of 262 · published 1985
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205
The Assassin Convention
Book 205 of 262 · published 1985
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206
Blood of the Scimitar
Book 206 of 262 · published 1985
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207
The Execution Exchange
Book 207 of 262 · published 1985
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208
The Tarlov Cipher
Book 208 of 262 · published 1985
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209
Target Red Star
Book 209 of 262 · published 1986
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210
The Killing Ground
Book 210 of 262 · published 1986
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211
The Berlin Target
Book 211 of 262 · published 1986
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212
Mercenary Mountain
Book 212 of 262 · published 1986
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213
Blood Ultimatum
Book 213 of 262 · published 1986
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214
The Cyclops Conspiracy
Book 214 of 262 · published 1986
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215
Tunnel for Traitors
Book 215 of 262 · published 1986
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216
The Samurai Kill
Book 216 of 262 · published 1986
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217
Terror Times Two
Book 217 of 262 · published 1986
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218
Death Orbit
Book 218 of 262 · published 1986
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219
Slaughter Day
Book 219 of 262 · published 1986
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220
The Master Assassin
Book 220 of 262 · published 1986
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221
Operation Petrograd
Book 221 of 262 · published 1986
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222
Crossfire Red
Book 222 of 262 · published 1987
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223
Blood of the Falcon
Book 223 of 262 · published 1987
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224
Death Squad
Book 224 of 262 · published 1987
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225
The Terror Code
Book 225 of 262 · published 1987
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227
Blood Raid
Book 227 of 262 · published 1987
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228
East of Hell
Book 228 of 262 · published 1987
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229
Killing Games
Book 229 of 262 · published 1987
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230
Terms of Vengeance
Book 230 of 262 · published 1987
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231
Pressure Point
Book 231 of 262 · published 1987
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Night of the Condor
Book 232 of 262 · published 1987
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233
The Poseidon Target
Book 233 of 262 · published 1987
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234
The Andropov File
Book 234 of 262 · published 1988
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235
Dragonfire
Book 235 of 262 · published 1988
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236
Bloodtrail to Mecca
Book 236 of 262 · published 1988
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237
Deathstrike
Book 237 of 262 · published 1988
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238
Lethal Prey
Book 238 of 262 · published 1988
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240
Bolivian Heat
Book 240 of 262 · published 1988
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241
The Rangoon Man
Book 241 of 262 · published 1988
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242
Code Name Cobra
Book 242 of 262 · published 1988
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243
Afghan Intercept
Book 243 of 262 · published 1988
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244
Countdown to Armageddon
Book 244 of 262 · published 1988
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245
Black Sea Bloodbath
Book 245 of 262 · published 1988
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246
The Deadly Diva
Book 246 of 262 · published 1989
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247
Invitation to Death
Book 247 of 262 · published 1989
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248
Day of the Assassin
Book 248 of 262 · published 1989
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249
The Korean Kill
Book 249 of 262 · published 1989
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250
Middle East Massacre
Book 250 of 262 · published 1989
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Sanction to Slaughter
Book 251 of 262 · published 1989
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252
Holiday in Hell
Book 252 of 262 · published 1989
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Law of the Lion
Book 253 of 262 · published 1989
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Hong Kong Hit
Book 254 of 262 · published 1989
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Deep Sea Death
Book 255 of 262 · published 1989
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Arms of Vengeance
Book 256 of 262 · published 1989
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257
Hell-Bound Express
Book 257 of 262 · published 1989
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Isle of Blood
Book 258 of 262 · published 1989
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Singapore Sling
Book 259 of 262 · published 1990
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Ruby Red Death
Book 260 of 262 · published 1990
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261
Arctic Abduction
Book 261 of 262 · published 1990
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262
Dragon Slay
Latest in the series · book 262 of 262 · published 1990
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1
Death by Espionage: Intriguing Stories of Betrayal and Deception
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2
High Jinx
Latest in the series · book 2 of 2 · published 1987
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? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Martin Cruz Smith?
Martin William Smith, better known as Martin Cruz Smith was born on the 3rd of November 1942 in Pennsylvania’s Reading to a jazz loving family of John Calhoun and mother Louise Smith, the latter being a leader of the Pueblo Indian rights. In 1964, he graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with a Bachelor of Arts in creative writing degree. Unlike many young writers, William knew what he wanted to do in life so he took the very first opportunity he got as a writer.
Which Martin Cruz Smith series should I start with?
The best place to start is The Inquisitor series, the earliest of Martin Cruz Smith's multi-book series: it opens with The Devil in Kansas (1974) and runs to 6 books across 1974–1975, ending with Last Rites for the Vulture (1975). Martin Cruz Smith's other series stand alone, so they can be read in any order.
How many books has Martin Cruz Smith written?
Martin Cruz Smith has 296 books catalogued in this guide, published between 1964 and 2025. 283 of them belong to 5 named series — the largest being the Arkady Renko series with 11 books — and 13 are standalone titles, collections or anthologies.
In what order should Martin Cruz Smith's series be read?
Read each series in publication order — the numbered entries in each series follow the year each book first appeared. Martin Cruz Smith's series do not depend on one another, so they can be started in any order; by start date they are Roman Grey (1971–1972, 2 books), The Inquisitor (1974–1975, 6 books) and Arkady Renko (1981–2025, 11 books).
How are Martin Cruz Smith's books organised into series?
This guide splits Martin Cruz Smith's 296 books into 5 named series and 13 titles that stand alone or appear only in collections: Arkady Renko (11 books, 1981–2025); The Inquisitor (6 books, 1974–1975); Roman Grey (2 books, 1971–1972); Nick Carter: Killmaster (262 books, 1964–1990); Nick Carter: Killmaster (2 books, 1972–1973).
