Chad Zunker Reading Order
4 series · 18 books
Chad Zunker is an American thriller writer who has built a reputation across multiple detective and crime series since his debut in 2017. His work spans four distinct series totaling seventeen books, including the popular David Adams and Sam Callahan investigations alongside the Alibis Collection. Zunker's fiction emphasizes fast-paced mystery plots with compelling protagonists navigating complex criminal cases.
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Alibis Collection Series
Ongoing6 books (2025–2025)
The Alibis Collection is an ongoing mystery and thriller series featuring six books published in 2025, each written by a different author. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Death Row by Freida McFadden and continuing through False Note by David Lagercrantz, Good Neighbors, Small Things by Wanda M. Morris, The Ex-Wives Club by Sally Hepworth, and The Skydivers by Chris Bohjalian. This collaborative collection brings together multiple acclaimed thriller writers to explore interconnected stories of mystery and suspense.
Start with Death Row(By: Freida McFadden), the first of 6 books in the Alibis Collection series.
Start this series with Death Row(By: Freida McFadden)
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David Adams Series
Likely Complete3 books (2019–2021)
Chad Zunker's David Adams series spans three mystery thrillers published between 2019 and 2021. The complete trilogy should be read in publication order, beginning with An Equal Justice, followed by An Unequal Defense, and concluding with Runaway Justice. This series is best experienced sequentially as the narrative develops across all three installments.
Start with An Equal Justice and read in order.
Start this series with An Equal Justice
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Sam Callahan Series
Complete3 books (2017–2018)
Chad Zunker's Sam Callahan series comprises three mystery thrillers published between 2017 and 2018. The complete trilogy should be read in publication order, beginning with Shadow Shepherd, followed by The Tracker, and concluding with Hunt the Lion. This finished series is ideal for readers seeking a contained narrative arc across three closely connected novels.
Start with Shadow Shepherd and read in order.
Start this series with Shadow Shepherd
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Standalone Novels Series
Ongoing6 books (2022–2026)
Chad Zunker's mystery and thriller novels can be read in any order, though readers may prefer to follow publication order beginning with Family Money in 2022. The series comprises five standalone entries published between 2022 and 2026, with new installments still forthcoming. Each book functions as a complete story independent of the others, making them accessible entry points for new readers at any point in the sequence.
Start with Family Money, the first of 5 books in the Standalone Novels series.
Start this series with Family Money
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Chad Zunker written?
- Chad Zunker has written 18 books across 4 series. Their published works span from 2017 to 2026.
- What is the first book in each Chad Zunker series?
- Here are the first books in Chad Zunker's series: Alibis Collection: Death Row(By: Freida McFadden); David Adams: An Equal Justice; Sam Callahan: Shadow Shepherd.
- What order should I read Chad Zunker's books?
- We recommend reading Chad Zunker's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Chad Zunker still writing new books?
- Yes, Chad Zunker has 2 ongoing series: Alibis Collection, Standalone Novels.