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Chelsea Cain Reading Order

7 series Β· 21 books

Chelsea Cain is an American author renowned for her gripping thrillers and thought-provoking graphic novels. With a prolific output of 21 books spanning 7 series, including the acclaimed Archie Sheridan & Gretchen Lowell series and the Man-Eaters Graphic Novels, she has captivated readers since her debut in 1996 until 2022. Her notable work, "Heartsick," earned her the Edgar Award for Best First Novel, establishing her as a significant voice in the suspense genre.

Anthologies Series

Complete

3 books (2011–2013)

Start with The Monster's Corner and read in order.

#Title
1
Cover of The Monster's Corner
The Monster's Corner
2
Cover of 21st Century Dead
21st Century Dead
3
Chewing the Page: The Mourning Goats Interviews

Archie Sheridan & Gretchen Lowell Series

Complete

6 books (2007–2013)

Start with Heartsick, the first of 6 books in the Archie Sheridan & Gretchen Lowell series.

#Title
1
2
Cover of Sweetheart
Sweetheart
3
Cover of Evil At Heart
Evil At Heart
4
Cover of The Night Season
The Night Season
5
Cover of Kill You Twice
Kill You Twice
6

Kick Lannigan Series

Complete

1 book (2014–2014)

#Title
1
Cover of One Kick / Gone
One Kick / Gone

Man-Eaters Graphic Novels Series

Likely Complete

4 books (2019–2022)

Start with Man-Eaters, Volume 1, the first of 4 books in the Man-Eaters Graphic Novels series.

#Title
1
Cover of Man-Eaters, Volume 1
Man-Eaters, Volume 1
2
Cover of Man-Eaters, Volume 2
Man-Eaters, Volume 2
3
Cover of Man-Eaters, Volume 3
Man-Eaters, Volume 3
4
Cover of Man-Eaters, Vol. 4: The Cursed
Man-Eaters, Vol. 4: The Cursed

Mockingbird Graphic Novels Series

Complete

2 books (2016–2017)

Start with Mockingbird Vol. 1: I Can Explain and read in order.

#Title
1
Cover of Mockingbird Vol. 1: I Can Explain
Mockingbird Vol. 1: I Can Explain
2
Cover of Mockingbird Vol. 2: My Feminist Agenda
Mockingbird Vol. 2: My Feminist Agenda

Non-Fiction Series

Complete

4 books (1996–2006)

Start with Dharma Girl, the first of 4 books in the Non-Fiction series.

#Title
1
Cover of Dharma Girl
Dharma Girl
2
Wild Child
3
Cover of The Hippie Handbook
The Hippie Handbook
4
Cover of Does This Cape Make Me Look Fat?
Does This Cape Make Me Look Fat?

Standalone Novels Series

Complete

1 book (2005–2005)

#Title
1
Cover of Confessions of a Teen Sleuth
Confessions of a Teen Sleuth

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Chelsea Cain written?
Chelsea Cain has written 21 books across 7 series. Their published works span from 1996 to 2022.
What is the first book in each Chelsea Cain series?
Here are the first books in Chelsea Cain's series: Anthologies: The Monster's Corner; Archie Sheridan & Gretchen Lowell: Heartsick; Man-Eaters Graphic Novels: Man-Eaters, Volume 1; Mockingbird Graphic Novels: Mockingbird Vol. 1: I Can Explain; Non-Fiction: Dharma Girl.
What order should I read Chelsea Cain's books?
We recommend reading Chelsea Cain's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Are Chelsea Cain's series complete?
Chelsea Cain has 6 completed series.

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