Modesty Blaise Books in Order

This page lists the complete Modesty Blaise reading order by Peter O’Donnell, with book numbers, publication years, and a publication-order view for readers who want to start at the beginning.

Updated 2026-06-22 / 11 books / 1965-1985

Modesty Blaise Reading Order

01 Modesty Blaise 1965 Buy

02 Sabre-Tooth 1966 Buy

03 I, Lucifer 1967 Buy

04 A Taste for Death 1969 Buy

05 The Impossible Virgin 1971 Buy

06 The Silver Mistress 1973 Buy

07 Last Day in Limbo 1977 Buy

08 Dragon's Claw 1978 Buy

09 The Xanadu Talisman 1981 Buy

10 The Night of Morningstar 1982 Buy

11 Dead Man's Handle 1985 Buy

Modesty Blaise Books by Publication Order

1965 Modesty Blaise #1

1966 Sabre-Tooth #2

1967 I, Lucifer #3

1969 A Taste for Death #4

1971 The Impossible Virgin #5

1973 The Silver Mistress #6

1977 Last Day in Limbo #7

1978 Dragon's Claw #8

1981 The Xanadu Talisman #9

1982 The Night of Morningstar #10

1985 Dead Man's Handle #11

Questions readers ask

What is the correct Modesty Blaise reading order?

The Modesty Blaise reading order on this page follows the numbered series order where available, with publication years shown beside each book.

How many Modesty Blaise books are there?

This catalog currently lists 11 Modesty Blaise books published across 1965-1985.

Who writes the Modesty Blaise books?

Modesty Blaise is listed as a book series by Peter O’Donnell.

Should I read Modesty Blaise in publication order?

For most readers, publication order is the safest way to read Modesty Blaise. If a separate series order is available, this page shows that order first and publication years beside each title.

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