Modesty Blaise Collections books in order

Q: "How many books are in the Modesty Blaise Collections series?"

"There are two books in the Modesty Blaise Collections series, published between 1972 and 1996."

Q: "What is the first book in the Modesty Blaise Collections series?"

"The first book in the Modesty Blaise Collections series is Pieces of Modesty, published in 1972."

Q: "What are the Modesty Blaise short story collections?"

"Pieces of Modesty (1972) contains six short stories set between the novels. Cobra Trap (1996) has five stories and was the last Modesty Blaise fiction O'Donnell published. Both collections feature the same characters and tone as the novels but in shorter form."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	Pieces of Modesty	1972	Modesty Blaise	Buy
2	Cobra Trap	1996	Modesty Blaise	Buy

The Modesty Blaise Collections include two books of short fiction by Peter O’Donnell. Pieces of Modesty (1972) appeared between the sixth and seventh novels and contains six stories that give Modesty and Willie Garvin shorter, self-contained adventures.

Cobra Trap (1996) came out over a decade after the final novel, Dead Man’s Handle. Its five stories brought the characters back for what turned out to be their last prose appearances. The title story deals with Modesty’s later years and is often discussed as O’Donnell’s farewell to the character.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Modesty Blaise Collections series?

There are two books in the Modesty Blaise Collections series, published between 1972 and 1996.

What is the first book in the Modesty Blaise Collections series?

The first book in the Modesty Blaise Collections series is Pieces of Modesty, published in 1972.

What are the Modesty Blaise short story collections?

Pieces of Modesty (1972) contains six short stories set between the novels. Cobra Trap (1996) has five stories and was the last Modesty Blaise fiction O’Donnell published. Both collections feature the same characters and tone as the novels but in shorter form.

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order