Bryan W. Alaspa Reading Order
12 series · 92 books
Bryan W. Alaspa is a prolific author known for his contributions to both fiction and non-fiction, particularly in the realms of thrilling narratives and unique storytelling. With an impressive catalog of 92 books across 12 series, including popular titles like Deklan Falls, Rotate the Earth, and Sin-Eater, he has captivated readers since 1999. His work spans a variety of genres, making him a versatile figure in contemporary literature with notable series such as The Defender and The Elementals.
Anthologies Series
Ongoing3 books (2013–2025)
Start with Wrapped in Red: Thirteen Tales of Vampiric Horror and read in order.
Deklan Falls Series
Likely Complete4 books (2012–2021)
Start with One Against Many, the first of 4 books in the Deklan Falls series.
Forgotten Tales Series
Complete6 books (2009–2011)
Start with Forgotten Tales of Massachusetts(By: Peter F. Stevens), the first of 6 books in the Forgotten Tales series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 | Forgotten Tales of Massachusetts(By: Peter F. Stevens) 2009Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 | Forgotten Tales of Pennsylvania(By: Thomas White) 2009Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 | Forgotten Tales of Alabama(By: Kelly Kazek) 2010Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  Forgotten Tales of Pittsburgh(By: Thomas White) 2010Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  Forgotten Tales of Philadelphia(By: Thomas White) 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 | Forgotten Tales of Tennessee(By: Kelly Kazek) 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
Non-Fiction Series
Complete10 books (2007–2018)
Start with Ghosts of St. Louis, the first of 10 books in the Non-Fiction series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 |  Ghosts of St. Louis 2007Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  Chicago Crime Stories 2008Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  Forgotten Tales of Illinois 2009Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 | Chicago Disasters 2010Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  Silas Jayne 2010Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 | Why Hockey Sucks and Other Random Thoughts 2010Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  Sabotage 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  Chicago's Unsolved Crimes & Mysteries 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 | Hope 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 | What Every Author Needs to Know About SEO 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
Rotate the Earth Series
Complete2 books (2014–2016)
Start with The Drivers and read in order.
Short Stories/Novellas Series
Likely Complete27 books (2011–2023)
Start with Mythos, the first of 27 books in the Short Stories/Novellas series.
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| 1 | Mythos 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  Strange Fruit and the Slender Man 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 | September Moon 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 | The Myth of White Butterflies 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 | The Space Authority 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 | V/U 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 | The Elevator Game 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 | Vermilion 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 | .And Then Silence 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 | Kai 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 | THE U BOAT 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 |  The Well 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 | Hellhound 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 | Staircases 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 15 | The Hidden Library 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 16 | The Orchid Man 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 17 | The Sleep Experiment 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 18 | We Can See You 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 19 | Deranged 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 20 | Safe Haven 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 21 | The Cut-Through 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 22 | Among Friends 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 23 | Mirror 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 24 | Paper Thin 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 25 | The German 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 26 | The Vanished Boy 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 27 | The Top Floors 2023Buy 🇺🇸 |
Short Story Collections Series
Likely Complete5 books (2012–2022)
Start with Flashpoint, the first of 5 books in the Short Story Collections series.
Sin-Eater Series
Complete3 books (2007–2014)
Start with Sin-Eater and read in order.
Standalone Novels Series
Likely Complete20 books (1999–2023)
Start with The Ballad of the Blue Denim Gang, the first of 20 books in the Standalone Novels series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 |  The Ballad of the Blue Denim Gang 1999Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  The Vanished Child 1999Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  Dust 2006Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 | After the Snowfall 2009Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  Rig 2010Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 | Stories 2010Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  The Dead Phone 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  Vicious 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  Sapphire 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  Gone 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 |  The Man From Taured 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 |  Text 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 |  Storyland 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 |  S.P.I.D.A.R. 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 15 |  The Revisionists 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 16 | The Wraith 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 17 |  Black River 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 18 | Totality 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 19 | Devoured 2023Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 20 | Ovule 2023Buy 🇺🇸 |
The Defender Series
Complete1 book (2015–2015)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Hat Trick 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
The Elementals Series
Complete2 books (2015–2016)
Start with The Lightning Weaver and read in order.
The Revenant Series
Ongoing9 books (2025–2026)
Start with The Revenant and the Dirigibles of Death!(With: Maxwell Arden), the first of 9 books in the The Revenant series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 | The Revenant and the Dirigibles of Death!(With: Maxwell Arden) 2025Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 | The Revenant vs. The Master of Fear(With: Max Adwell) 2025Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 | The Revenant and a City Freed(With: Max Adwell) 2026Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 | The Revenant and the Enemy Within(With: Max Adwell) 2026Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 | The Revenant and the Roundtable of Crime(With: Max Adwell) 2026Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 | The Revenant and the Servants of the Red mist(With: Max Adwell) 2026Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 | The Revenant and the Whispering Dark(With: Max Adwell) 2026Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 | The Revenant vs. The Gemini(With: Max Adwell) 2026Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 | The Revenant: And the City in Chains(With: Max Adwell) 2026Buy 🇺🇸 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Bryan W. Alaspa written?
- Bryan W. Alaspa has written 92 books across 12 series. Their published works span from 1999 to 2026.
- What is the first book in each Bryan W. Alaspa series?
- Here are the first books in Bryan W. Alaspa's series: Anthologies: Wrapped in Red: Thirteen Tales of Vampiric Horror; Deklan Falls: One Against Many; Forgotten Tales: Forgotten Tales of Massachusetts(By: Peter F. Stevens); Non-Fiction: Ghosts of St. Louis; Rotate the Earth: The Drivers.
- What order should I read Bryan W. Alaspa's books?
- We recommend reading Bryan W. Alaspa's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Bryan W. Alaspa still writing new books?
- Yes, Bryan W. Alaspa has 2 ongoing series: Anthologies, The Revenant.