
Andrew Mayne Reading Order
12 series Β· 46 books Β· Born 1973
Andrew Mayne is a prolific author known for his contributions to the science fiction and thriller genres, with a staggering 46 novels spread across 12 series. His most notable works include The Chronological Man Adventure, Jessica Blackwood, Space Ops/Station Breaker, The Naturalist, and The Specialists. An active writer from 1987 to 2026, Mayne is celebrated for blending intricate plots with imaginative storytelling.
Jessica Blackwood Series
Complete4 books (2012β2017)
Start with Angel Killer, the first of 4 books in the Jessica Blackwood series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Angel Killer 2012Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Fire in the Sky 2015Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Name of the Devil 2015Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | Black Fall 2017Buy πΊπΈ |
Non-Fiction Series
Complete4 books (1996β2016)
Start with The Language Book, the first of 4 books in the Non-Fiction series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Language Book 1996Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | How to Write a Novella in 24 Hours 2015Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | How to Make Money on Mars 2016Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | The Cure for Writer's Block 2016Buy πΊπΈ |
Predator Series
Complete13 books (1987β2020)
Start with Predator(By: Paul Monette), the first of 13 books in the Predator series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Predator(By: Paul Monette) 1987Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Predator 2(By: Simon Hawke) 1990Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Concrete Jungle(By: James A. Moore,Nathan Archer) 1995Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | Cold War(By: Nathan Archer) 1997Buy πΊπΈ |
| 5 | Big Game(By: Sandy Schofield) 1999Buy πΊπΈ |
| 6 | Forever Midnight(By: John Shirley) 2006Buy πΊπΈ |
| 7 | Flesh and Blood(By: Robert Greenberger,Michael Jan Friedman) 2007Buy πΊπΈ |
| 8 | South China Sea(By: Jeff VanderMeer) 2008Buy πΊπΈ |
| 9 | Turnabout(By: Steve Perry) 2008Buy πΊπΈ |
| 10 | Incursion(By: Tim Lebbon) 2015Buy πΊπΈ |
| 11 | If It Bleeds(With: Jonathan Maberry,Jeremy Robinson,Kevin J. Anderson,Bryan Thomas Schmidt,Tim Lebbon,Steve Perry,Mira Grant,Larry Correia,Dayton Ward) 2017Buy πΊπΈ |
| 12 | Hunters and Hunted Official Movie Prequel(By: James A. Moore) 2018Buy πΊπΈ |
| 13 | Stalking Shadows(By: James A. Moore,Mark Morris) 2020Buy πΊπΈ |
Short Stories/Novellas Series
Complete2 books (2011β2015)
Start with The Grendel's Shadow and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Grendel's Shadow 2011Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Game Knight 2015Buy πΊπΈ |
Space Ops/Station Breaker Series
Complete2 books (2016β2017)
Start with Station Breaker and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Station Breaker 2016Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Orbital 2017Buy πΊπΈ |
Standalone Novels Series
Complete3 books (2001β2013)
Start with Public Enemy Zero and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Public Enemy Zero 2001Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Hollywood Pharaohs 2013Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Knight School 2013Buy πΊπΈ |
The Chronological Man Adventure Series
Complete2 books (2011β2011)
Start with The Martian Emperor and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Martian Emperor 2011Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | The Monster in the Mist 2011Buy πΊπΈ |
The Naturalist Series
Complete4 books (2017β2019)
Start with The Naturalist, the first of 4 books in the The Naturalist series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Naturalist 2017Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Looking Glass 2018Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Dark Pattern 2019Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | Murder Theory 2019Buy πΊπΈ |
The Specialists Series
Ongoing3 books (2025β2026)
Start with Imposter Syndrome and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Imposter Syndrome 2025Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Mr. Whisper 2025Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Chaos Man 2026Buy πΊπΈ |
Theo Cray and Jessica Blackwood Series
Likely Complete2 books (2021β2022)
Start with Mastermind and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Mastermind 2021Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | The Final Equinox 2022Buy πΊπΈ |
Trasker Series
Ongoing2 books (2023β2024)
Start with Night Owl and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Night Owl 2023Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Death Stake 2024Buy πΊπΈ |
Underwater Investigation Unit Series
Ongoing5 books (2020β2024)
Start with The Girl Beneath the Sea, the first of 5 books in the Underwater Investigation Unit series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Girl Beneath the Sea 2020Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Black Coral 2021Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Sea Storm 2022Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | Sea Castle 2023Buy πΊπΈ |
| 5 | Dark Dive 2024Buy πΊπΈ |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Andrew Mayne written?
- Andrew Mayne has written 46 books across 12 series. Their published works span from 1987 to 2026.
- What is the first book in each Andrew Mayne series?
- Here are the first books in Andrew Mayne's series: Jessica Blackwood: Angel Killer; Non-Fiction: The Language Book; Predator: Predator(By: Paul Monette); Short Stories/Novellas: The Grendel's Shadow; Space Ops/Station Breaker: Station Breaker.
- What order should I read Andrew Mayne's books?
- We recommend reading Andrew Mayne's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Andrew Mayne still writing new books?
- Yes, Andrew Mayne has 3 ongoing series: The Specialists, Trasker, Underwater Investigation Unit.

