Carolyn McCray Reading Order

7 books (2013–2013)

The Apex Predator series by Carolyn McCray comprises seven completed fantasy thrillers published in 2013, blending mystery and action-adventure elements. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with Blood in the Water and continuing through Bullies, Churn, Open Water, Salechii, Shark Station Nyet, and Shayu Situation. This self-contained series is ideal for readers seeking a sequential narrative arc within the action and thriller genres.

Start with Blood in the Water, the first of 7 books in the Apex Predator series.

7 books (2012–2012)

The Betrayed series is a seven-book fantasy thriller sequence by Carolyn McCray, combining mystery and action elements across its complete run. Published in 2012, the series should be read in publication order beginning with 30 Pieces of Silver and continuing through Ambush, Covert, Havoc, Mayhem, Shiva, and Targeted. This finished series offers a full narrative arc for readers seeking a complete fantasy adventure with suspenseful storytelling.

Start with 30 Pieces of Silver, the first of 7 books in the Betrayed series.

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1	30 Pieces of Silver 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Ambush 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Covert 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Havoc 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Mayhem 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Shiva 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	Targeted 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

7 books (2014–2014)

The Betrayed: 3rd Cycle series by Carolyn McCray consists of seven completed fantasy adventure novels blending mystery and action elements. Published in 2014, the series should be read in publication order, beginning with Clash and continuing through Collateral, Collision, Foretold, Heresy, Rivalry, and StormFront. This self-contained series offers a complete story arc for readers seeking a finished narrative.

Start with Clash, the first of 7 books in the Betrayed: 3rd Cycle series.

6 books (2014–2014)

Carolyn McCray's Betrayed: Bull's Eye Sniper Chronicles is a complete six-book series blending mystery, thriller, and action elements, published in 2014. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with Bolt Action and continuing through Caught, Crosshairs, High Caliber, Kill Zone, and Rapid Fire. This finished series offers readers a full narrative arc across all six installments.

Start with Bolt Action, the first of 6 books in the Betrayed: Bull's Eye Sniper Chronicles series.

4 books (2012–2013)

Carolyn McCray's Collections series comprises four complete fantasy mystery-thrillers published between 2012 and 2013. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with Down & Dirty, followed by Reader's Feast, Don't Read After Dark, and Love is in the Air. This action-packed series combines elements of fantasy and thriller genres into a cohesive story arc.

Start with Down & Dirty, the first of 4 books in the Collections series.

7 books (2014–2014)

The Darc Murder Mysteries: 2nd Cycle is a complete seven-book series by Carolyn McCray blending fantasy, mystery, and action elements. Published in 2014, the series should be read in publication order, beginning with 1st Kill and continuing through 2nd Death, 3rd Body, Defeated, Denial, Detached, and Devolved. This finished series offers readers a full narrative arc across its full lineup of mysteries and adventures.

Start with 1st Kill, the first of 7 books in the Darc Murder Mysteries: 2nd Cycle series.

7 books (2013–2013)

The Darc Murders is a complete seven-book mystery thriller series by Carolyn McCray, published in 2013. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with 5th Pentagram and continuing through 7th Sin, 9th Circle, Carnal, Deceived, Devious, and Sinister. This series blends mystery and thriller elements with action and adventure throughout its connected narrative.

Start with 5th Pentagram, the first of 7 books in the Darc Murders series.

4 books (2014–2014)

The Empty Crib series comprises four complete mystery thrillers published in 2014, following a dark narrative centered on crimes against children. Written by Carolyn McCray, with Ben Hopkin co-authoring the second installment, the series should be read in publication order beginning with Amber Alert. The books in sequence are Amber Alert, Child's Play, Devious, and Rock-A-Bye Requiem, delivering a concluded storyline across all four volumes.

Start with Amber Alert, the first of 4 books in the Empty Crib series.

9 books (2010–2013)

The Harbinger Mystery series comprises nine completed books published between 2010 and 2013 by Carolyn McCray, spanning fantasy, mystery, thriller, and action-adventure genres. Readers should follow the series in publication order, beginning with Plain Jane: Brunettes Beware and continuing through Wallflower to experience the full narrative arc. This self-contained series concludes with its ninth installment, offering a complete story for fans seeking a finished mystery thriller sequence.

Start with Plain Jane: Brunettes Beware(As: Cristyn West), the first of 9 books in the Harbinger Mystery series.

7 books (2014–2014)

The Nuclear Threat series by Carolyn McCray consists of seven action-packed thrillers centered on nuclear and weapons threats. Published in 2014, the complete series should be read in publication order beginning with Critical Mass, followed by Dirty Bomb, Mass Destruction, Nuclear Winter, Radioactive, Rogue Spear, and U235. This concluded series combines elements of mystery and adventure within its high-stakes thriller framework.

Start with Critical Mass, the first of 7 books in the Nuclear Threat series.

7 books (2014–2014)

The Nursery Rhyme Murders series is a seven-book mystery and thriller sequence by Carolyn McCray, completed in 2014. Each installment draws inspiration from classic nursery rhymes while following a crime-solving narrative. Readers should begin with All Fall Down and proceed through the books in publication order to experience the full arc of this action-packed mystery series.

Start with All Fall Down, the first of 7 books in the Nursery Rhyme Murders series.

6 books (2014–2014)

The Our Future, Our Fault series comprises six complete novels of fantasy, mystery, and action-adventure published in 2014 by Carolyn McCray. Readers should follow the books in publication order, beginning with Cretaceous Crisis and continuing through Mesozoic Maelstrom, Natural Selection, Neo-Jurassic, New Avalon, and concluding with Syns of our Father. This finished series is best experienced as a continuous narrative from start to finish.

Start with Cretaceous Crisis, the first of 6 books in the Our Future, Our Fault series.

7 books (2010–2013)

The Praxis: Blood Magic series comprises seven completed fantasy novels blending mystery and action elements, published between 2010 and 2013 by Carolyn McCray. Readers should follow the books in publication order, beginning with HeartsBlood and continuing through Blood Lines, Blood Oath, Blood Ties, Blood Letting, Deadblood, and Liveblood. The series forms a continuous narrative arc designed to be read sequentially from start to finish.

Start with HeartsBlood, the first of 7 books in the Praxis: Blood Magic series.

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1	HeartsBlood 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Blood Lines 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Blood Oath 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Blood Ties 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Blood letting 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Deadblood 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	Liveblood 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

7 books (2014–2014)

Carolyn McCray's Rapid Response series comprises seven action-packed thrillers published in 2014, following a team responding to global crises. The complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with Antigua Attack and concluding with Turkmenistan Take-Down. Each installment takes the squad to a different international hotspot, blending mystery, adventure, and high-stakes danger across the seven-book sequence.

Start with Antigua Attack, the first of 7 books in the Rapid Response series.

7 books (2013–2013)

The Robin Hood Hacker series comprises seven complete books by Carolyn McCray, beginning with Binary and concluding with Zeroes, all published in 2013. This fantasy-mystery-thriller series blends action and adventure across its full run. Readers should follow the books in publication order: Binary, Cipher, Code, Encrypted, Hacked, Ones, and Zeroes, as each entry builds upon the previous installment.

Start with Binary, the first of 7 books in the Robin Hood Hacker series.

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1	Binary 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Cipher 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Code 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Encrypted 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Hacked 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Ones 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	Zeroes 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

7 books (2014–2014)

The Robin Hood Hacker 2nd Cycle is a complete seven-book series by Carolyn McCray that blends fantasy, mystery, and action-adventure elements. Published in 2014, the series should be read in publication order, beginning with Dumb and continuing through Potency, Pox, Prion, Resistant, The Alpha And The Omega Virus, and concluding with The Ebola Variant. This finished series offers a full narrative arc across its installments for readers seeking a complete story from start to finish.

Start with Dumb, the first of 7 books in the Robin Hood Hacker 2nd Cycle series.

5 books (2008–2013)

Carolyn McCray's five standalone novels were published between 2008 and 2013, with the complete series now finished. While each book functions as an independent entry, reading them in publication order beginning with Indian Moon provides the intended experience. The series spans fantasy, mystery and thriller, and action and adventure genres, offering varied storytelling across its five titles: Indian Moon, Fated, Rook (published under the name Cristyn West), A Christmas Tail, and Mayflower Murders.

Start with Indian Moon, the first of 5 books in the Standalone Novels series.

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1	Indian Moon 2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Fated 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Rook(As: Cristyn West) 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	A Christmas Tail 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Mayflower Murders 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible