Blake Crouch Reading Order

5 books (2004–2011)

Blake Crouch's Andrew Z. Thomas and Luther Kite series consists of five science fiction thrillers published between 2004 and 2011. The complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with Desert Places and continuing through Locked Doors, Break You, Serial Uncut (Bad Girl), and Stirred, with the latter two co-written with J.A. Konrath. This concluded series blends mystery and thriller elements across its interconnected narratives.

Start with Desert Places, the first of 5 books in the Andrew Z. Thomas/Luther Kite series.

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1	Desert Places 2004Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Locked Doors 2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Break You 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Serial Uncut (Bad Girl)(With: Jack Kilborn,J.A. Konrath) 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Stirred(With: J.A. Konrath) 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

4 books (2009–2014)

Blake Crouch's Anthologies series consists of four complete collections published between 2009 and 2014, spanning science fiction, mystery, thriller, and horror genres. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Thriller 2, followed by Uncage Me, Shivers VI, and Cemetery Dance: Issue 71. These anthologies feature Crouch's short fiction contributions alongside work from other authors across multiple themed collections.

Start with Thriller 2, the first of 4 books in the Anthologies series.

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1	Thriller 2 2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Uncage Me 2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Shivers VI 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Cemetery Dance: Issue 71 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

6 books (2019–2019)

The Forward series is a complete science fiction anthology comprising six standalone novellas published in 2019 and edited by Blake Crouch. Each entry in the collection features a different author exploring speculative fiction themes, with contributions from notable writers including Veronica Roth, N.K. Jemisin, Andy Weir, Paul Tremblay, and Amor Towles. The novellas should be read in publication order, beginning with Ark and concluding with You Have Arrived at Your Destination. This collection offers varied perspectives on science fiction and speculative concepts through short-form storytelling.

Start with Ark(By: Veronica Roth), the first of 6 books in the Forward series.

25 books (2004–2026)

The Jacqueline "Jack" Daniels series comprises 24 books following a tough Chicago detective, published from 2004 to 2026 and still ongoing. Most entries were written by J.A. Konrath, with Blake Crouch contributing to later volumes. Readers should follow publication order to experience the character's development and recurring storylines across these mystery and thriller novels. Start with Whiskey Sour and proceed through the series sequentially for the best reading experience.

Start with Whiskey Sour(By: J.A. Konrath), the first of 24 books in the Jacqueline "Jack" Daniels series.

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1	Whiskey Sour(By: J.A. Konrath) 2004Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Bloody Mary(By: J.A. Konrath) 2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Rusty Nail(By: J.A. Konrath) 2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Dirty Martini(By: J.A. Konrath) 2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Fuzzy Navel(By: J.A. Konrath) 2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Cherry Bomb(By: J.A. Konrath) 2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	Shot of Tequila(By: J.A. Konrath) 2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	Serial Killers Uncut 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	Shaken / Mr. K(By: J.A. Konrath) 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10	Shaken(By: J.A. Konrath) 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11	Stirred(With: J.A. Konrath) 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12	With A Twist(By: J.A. Konrath) 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13	Last Call(By: J.A. Konrath) 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
14	Rum Runner(By: J.A. Konrath) 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
15	White Russian(By: J.A. Konrath) 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
16	Chaser(By: J.A. Konrath) 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
17	Shot Girl(By: J.A. Konrath) 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
18	Old Fashioned(By: J.A. Konrath) 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
19	Bite Force(By: J.A. Konrath) 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
20	Jack Rose(By: J.A. Konrath) 2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
21	Witch Brew(By: J.A. Konrath) 2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
22	Pink Lady(By: J.A. Konrath) 2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
23	Bourbon Hammer(By: J.A. Konrath) 2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
24	Dark and Stormy(By: J.A. Konrath) 2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
25	Moscow Mule(By: J.A. Konrath) 2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

3 books (2013–2013)

Blake Crouch's Letty Dobesh series consists of three complete thrillers published in 2013, following publication order for the best reading experience. The trilogy includes Grab, Sunset Key, and The Pain of Others, each building on the story of its protagonist as she navigates dangerous circumstances across multiple settings.

Start with Grab and read in order.

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1	Grab 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Sunset Key 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	The Pain of Others 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

1 book (2013–2013)

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1	Good Behavior / Confidence Girl 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

3 books (2009–2011)

Blake Crouch's Serial trilogy consists of three science fiction thrillers published between 2009 and 2011 and is now complete. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Serial, followed by Killers Uncut, and concluding with Serial Uncut (Bad Girl). These fast-paced novels blend mystery and thriller elements within a speculative fiction framework.

Start with Serial and read in order.

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1	Serial 2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Killers Uncut 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Serial Uncut (Bad Girl) 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

8 books (2010–2011)

This collection comprises eight short works of science fiction and thriller fiction by Blake Crouch, published between 2010 and 2011. The series is complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with '69 and concluding with The Meteorologist. The eight entries are '69, On the Good Red Road, Perfect Little Town, Remaking, Shining Rock, Hunting Season, The Meteorologist, and Unconditional.

Start with '69, the first of 8 books in the Short Stories/Novellas series.

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1	'69 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	On the Good, Red Road 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Perfect Little Town 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Remaking 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Shining Rock 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Hunting Season 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	The Meteorologist 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	Unconditional 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

2 books (2010–2011)

Blake Crouch's short story collection series consists of two complete volumes published between 2010 and 2011. These standalone collections should be read in publication order, beginning with Four Live Rounds followed by Fully Loaded Thrillers. The series blends science fiction with mystery and thriller elements across its stories.

Start with Four Live Rounds and read in order.

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1	Four Live Rounds 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Fully Loaded Thrillers 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

9 books (2009–2022)

Blake Crouch's collection of nine standalone novels spans from 2009 to 2022 and should be read in publication order, beginning with Abandon. The series encompasses science fiction, mystery, and thriller works, with several entries co-authored by collaborators including F. Paul Wilson, Jeff Strand, J.A. Konrath, and Jordan Crouch. The series appears to be complete as of 2022.

Start with Abandon, the first of 9 books in the Standalone Novels series.

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1	Abandon 2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Draculas(With: F. Paul Wilson,Jeff Strand,J.A. Konrath) 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Famous 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Snowbound 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Run 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Eerie(With: Jordan Crouch) 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	Dark Matter 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	Recursion 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	Upgrade 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

3 books (2012–2014)

Blake Crouch's Wayward Pines trilogy is a complete science fiction mystery series consisting of three books published between 2012 and 2014. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with Pines, followed by Wayward, and concluding with The Last Town. This fast-paced series combines elements of thriller and mystery as it unfolds its interconnected narrative across all three installments.

Start with Pines and read in order.

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1	Pines 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Wayward 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	The Last Town 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible