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Start with Red Team Blues and continue through all 3 books in the listed reading order.
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Start with Red Team Blues
Book 1 by Cory Doctorow • Published 2023
Sixty something forensic accountant Martin Hench is drawn into a dangerous cryptocurrency scheme when an old friend loses control of critical security keys. Chasing stolen data through Silicon Valley and beyond, he le...
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Martin Hench reading order
Ends with Picks and Shovels
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Book 1:Red Team Blues
Cory Doctorow • 2023
Sixty something forensic accountant Martin Hench is drawn into a dangerous cryptocurrency scheme when an old friend loses control of critical security keys. Chasing stolen data through Silicon Valley and beyond, he le...
- 2

Book 2:The Bezzle
Cory Doctorow • 2024
Set earlier in Martin Hench's career, this thriller drops him into a web of private equity scams built around California's prison system. A vacation on Catalina Island leads to a decade spanning fight against financie...
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Book 3:Picks and Shovels
Cory Doctorow • 2025
This origin story for Martin Hench flashes back to 1980s San Francisco, where a young ex MIT student discovers spreadsheets and the power of forensic accounting. Hired by a religious computer firm, he switches sides t...
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Martin Hench FAQ
What is the best order to read the Martin Hench series?
The recommended reading order is the numbered order shown on this page, starting with Red Team Blues.
How many books are in the Martin Hench series?
There are 3 books currently listed in the Martin Hench series on GurusReads.
Where should I start with the Martin Hench series?
New readers should start with Red Team Blues, the first book in the reading order.
Is the Martin Hench series complete?
Based on the publication years we have, the series appears possibly ongoing and spans releases from 2023 to 2025.