Max Flynn books in order

Q: "How many books are in the Max Flynn series?"

"There are two books in the Max Flynn series, published between 1981 and 1983."

Q: "What is the first book in the Max Flynn series?"

"The first book in the Max Flynn series is Dead Letter Drop, published in 1981."

Q: "Are the Max Flynn books connected to Peter James' later crime novels?"

"The Max Flynn books are separate from Peter James' later Roy Grace crime series and other works. Written in the early 1980s, Dead Letter Drop and Atom Bomb Angel were among James' first published novels and fall squarely in the Cold War spy thriller genre rather than the police procedural style he became known for later."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	Dead Letter Drop	1981	Peter James	Buy
2	Atom Bomb Angel	1983	Peter James	Buy

The Max Flynn series consists of two spy thrillers written by Peter James early in his career. Dead Letter Drop (1981) and Atom Bomb Angel (1983) follow Max Flynn through Cold War espionage plots filled with action and international intrigue.

These books came well before James found major success with his Roy Grace detective series. They show a writer experimenting with the spy thriller format popular in the early 1980s, when authors like Frederick Forsyth and Robert Ludlum were at the height of their influence.

While the Max Flynn books are harder to find today, they are of interest to Peter James fans who want to see where his career began. The two novels represent a brief but distinct chapter in the author’s body of work.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Max Flynn series?

There are two books in the Max Flynn series, published between 1981 and 1983.

What is the first book in the Max Flynn series?

The first book in the Max Flynn series is Dead Letter Drop, published in 1981.

Are the Max Flynn books connected to Peter James' later crime novels?

The Max Flynn books are separate from Peter James’ later Roy Grace crime series and other works. Written in the early 1980s, Dead Letter Drop and Atom Bomb Angel were among James’ first published novels and fall squarely in the Cold War spy thriller genre rather than the police procedural style he became known for later.

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order