Ben Mezrich Reading Order
6 series ยท 36 books ยท Born 1969
Ben Mezrich is an accomplished American writer celebrated for his engaging non-fiction narratives and thrilling fiction works. With a prolific portfolio of 36 books spanning six series, including the Seven Wonders Trilogy and the Charlie Numbers Adventures, Mezrich has captivated readers since 1994. His notable titles, such as The Accidental Billionaires, have not only garnered critical acclaim but also inspired popular film adaptations.
Charlie Numbers Adventures Series
Complete3 books (2014โ2019)
Start with Bringing Down the Mouse and read in order.
| # | Title |
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| 1 | Bringing Down the Mouse 2014Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 2 | Charlie Numbers and the Man in the Moon 2017Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 3 | Charlie Numbers and the Woolly Mammoth 2019Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
Non-Fiction Series
Likely Complete14 books (2002โ2023)
Start with Bringing Down the House, the first of 14 books in the Non-Fiction series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 | Bringing Down the House 2002Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 2 | Ugly Americans 2004Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 3 | Breaking Vegas 2005Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 4 | Rigged 2007Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 5 | Busting Vegas 2008Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 6 | The Accidental Billionaires 2009Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 7 | Sex on the Moon 2011Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 8 | Straight Flush 2013Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 9 | Once Upon a Time in Russia 2015Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 10 | The 37th Parallel 2016Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 11 | Woolly 2017Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 12 | Bitcoin Billionaires 2019Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 13 | The Antisocial Network / The Dumb Money 2021Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 14 | Breaking Twitter 2023Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
Seven Wonders Trilogy Series
Complete1 book (2014โ2014)
| # | Title |
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| 1 | Seven Wonders 2014Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
Short Stories/Novellas Series
Complete1 book (2014โ2014)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Q 2014Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
Standalone Novels Series
Ongoing5 books (1996โ2024)
Start with Threshold, the first of 5 books in the Standalone Novels series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Threshold 1996Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 2 | Reaper 1997Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 3 | Fertile Ground 2001Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 4 | The Midnight Ride 2022Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 5 | The Mistress and the Key 2024Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
The X-Files Series
Ongoing12 books (1994โ2024)
Start with Goblins(By: Charles L. Grant), the first of 12 books in the The X-Files series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 | Goblins(By: Charles L. Grant) 1994Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 2 | Ground Zero(By: Kevin J. Anderson) 1995Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 3 | Hunter(By: Charles L. Grant) 1995Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 4 | Ruins(By: Kevin J. Anderson) 1995Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 5 | Whirlwind(By: Charles L. Grant) 1995Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 6 | Antibodies(By: Kevin J. Anderson) 1997Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 7 | Fight the Future(By: Elizabeth Hand) 1998Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 8 | Skin 1998Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 9 | I Want to Believe(By: Max Allan Collins) 2008Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 10 | Trust No One(By: Gayle Lynds,Heather Graham,Jonathan Maberry,Max Allan Collins,Kevin J. Anderson,Tim Lebbon,Keith R.A. DeCandido,Brian Keene,Peter Clines,Gini Koch) 2015Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 11 | The Truth Is Out There(By: Jonathan Maberry,Kelley Armstrong,David Farland,Rachel Caine,Hank Schwaeble,Kami Garcia,Jon McGoran,Hank Phillippi Ryan) 2016Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 12 | Perihelion(By: Claudia Gray) 2024Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Ben Mezrich written?
- Ben Mezrich has written 36 books across 6 series. Their published works span from 1994 to 2024.
- What is the first book in each Ben Mezrich series?
- Here are the first books in Ben Mezrich's series: Charlie Numbers Adventures: Bringing Down the Mouse; Non-Fiction: Bringing Down the House; The X-Files: Goblins(By: Charles L. Grant).
- What order should I read Ben Mezrich's books?
- We recommend reading Ben Mezrich's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Ben Mezrich still writing new books?
- Yes, Ben Mezrich has 2 ongoing series: Standalone Novels, The X-Files.

