Modesty Blaise books in order A series by Peter O'Donnell
The Modesty Blaise series by Peter O'Donnell has 4 books, from The Silver Mistress (1973) to Cobra Trap (1996). Read it in order, starting with The Silver Mistress.
Reading order: 1 The Silver Mistress (1973) · 2 The Xanadu Talisman (1981) · 3 The Night of Morningstar (1982) · 4 Cobra Trap (1996)
Updated September 2026
All 4 Modesty Blaise books in order
- 1.
The Silver Mistress (1973)
- 2.
The Xanadu Talisman (1981)
- 3.
The Night of Morningstar (Oct 1982)
- 4.
Cobra Trap (1996)
Modesty Blaise FAQ
- How many Modesty Blaise books are there?
- There are 4 Modesty Blaise books, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read the Modesty Blaise books in?
- In publication order, starting with The Silver Mistress (1973): 1 The Silver Mistress (1973) · 2 The Xanadu Talisman (1981) · 3 The Night of Morningstar (1982) · 4 Cobra Trap (1996).
- What is the first Modesty Blaise book?
- The Silver Mistress (1973).
- What is the latest Modesty Blaise book?
- Cobra Trap (1996).
- Is the Modesty Blaise series finished?
- There have been no new Modesty Blaise books since 1996; Peter O'Donnell died in 2010.
Sources: series order and dates from Wikidata and Open Library. Last updated September 2026.