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Modesty Blaise Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Modesty Blaise books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: April 2026
Quick Answer
What order should I read the Modesty Blaise series? Start with "Modesty Blaise" (1965) and follow publication order through all 13 books.
The complete Modesty Blaise reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
Modesty Blaise
1965
Sabre-Tooth
1966
I, Lucifer
1967
A Taste for Death
1969
The Impossible Virgin
1971
The Silver Mistress
1973
Last Day in Limbo
1977
Dragon's Claw
1978
The Xanadu Talisman
1981
The Night of Morningstar
1982
Dead Man's Handle
1985
Pieces of Modesty
1972
Cobra Trap
1996
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