Martin Beck books in order A series by Maj Sjöwall
The Martin Beck series by Maj Sjöwall has 10 books, from Roseanna (1967) to The Terrorists (1975). Read it in order, starting with Roseanna.
Reading order: 1 Roseanna (1967) · 2 The Man Who Went Up in Smoke (1966) · 3 The Man on the Balcony; the Story of a Crime (1968) · 4 The Laughing Policeman (1968) · 5 The Fire Engine That Disappeared (1969) · 6 Murder at the Savoy (1970) · 7 The Abominable Man (1971) · 8 The Locked Room (1972) · 9 Cop Killer (1974) · 10 The Terrorists (1975)
Updated September 2026
All 10 Martin Beck books in order
- 1.
Roseanna (1967)
- 2.
The Man Who Went Up in Smoke (1966)
- 3.
The Man on the Balcony; the Story of a Crime (1968)
- 4.
The Laughing Policeman (1968)
- 5.
The Fire Engine That Disappeared (1969)
- 6.
Murder at the Savoy (1970)
- 7.
The Abominable Man (1971)
- 8.
The Locked Room (1972)
- 9.
Cop Killer (1974)
- 10.
The Terrorists (1975)
Martin Beck FAQ
- How many Martin Beck books are there?
- There are 10 Martin Beck books, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read the Martin Beck books in?
- In publication order, starting with Roseanna (1967): 1 Roseanna (1967) · 2 The Man Who Went Up in Smoke (1966) · 3 The Man on the Balcony; the Story of a Crime (1968) · 4 The Laughing Policeman (1968) · 5 The Fire Engine That Disappeared (1969) · 6 Murder at the Savoy (1970) · … all 10 below.
- What is the first Martin Beck book?
- Roseanna (1967).
- What is the latest Martin Beck book?
- The Terrorists (1975).
- Is the Martin Beck series finished?
- There have been no new Martin Beck books since 1975; Maj Sjöwall died in 2020.
Sources: series order and dates from Wikidata and Open Library. Last updated September 2026.