Christopher Rice Reading Order
14 series · 174 books · Born 1953
Christopher Rice is a prolific author with over 170 books spanning mystery, thriller, and horror genres across 13 different series since 1989. Known for his travel writing expertise as a member of the British Guild of Travel Writers, Rice has collaborated extensively with his wife Melanie to produce guidebooks and articles focused on European destinations, particularly Portugal and Spain. Based in Madrid, he continues to blend his knowledge of travel literature with genre fiction across multiple series including the Burning Girl novels and various short story collections.
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Anthologies Series
Complete4 books (2007–2025)
Christopher Rice edited four complete anthologies between 2007 and 2017 featuring mystery, thriller, and horror short fiction. These collections should be read in publication order beginning with Los Angeles Noir, followed by The Letter Q, MatchUp, and Pride and Passion. Each standalone anthology brings together original stories from various authors in Rice's chosen genres.
Start with Los Angeles Noir and read in order.
Start this series with Los Angeles Noir
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Burning Girl Series
Complete3 books (2018–2020)
Christopher Rice's Burning Girl trilogy is a complete mystery and thriller series comprised of three books published between 2018 and 2020. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Bone Music, followed by Blood Echo, and concluding with Blood Victory. This fast-paced trilogy blends elements of thriller and horror to create an intense narrative arc that unfolds across all three installments.
Start with Bone Music and read in order.
Start this series with Bone Music
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Desire Exchange Short Stories/Novellas Series
Complete3 books (2014–2015)
Christopher Rice's Desire Exchange Short Stories and Novellas series consists of three complete works published between 2014 and 2015 that should be read in publication order. The collection includes The Flame, Kiss the Flame, and The Surrender Gate, blending mystery, thriller, and horror elements throughout. Each installment builds on the previous work, making sequential reading essential to fully appreciate the narrative progression.
Start with The Flame and read in order.
Start this series with The Flame
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Eyewitness Top 10 Travel Guides Series
Likely Complete81 books
The Eyewitness Top 10 Travel Guides series comprises 79 travel guidebooks published between 1994 and 2022, covering major destinations around the world. Each standalone guide focuses on a specific city or region, offering curated lists of top attractions, practical travel information, and detailed recommendations. The series appears to be complete as of 2022 and can be read in any order depending on your travel interests, though publication order reflects the sequence in which destinations were covered.
Start with Top 10 San Francisco(By: Jeffrey Kennedy,D.K. Eyewitness), the first of 79 books in the Eyewitness Top 10 Travel Guides series.
Start this series with Top 10 New Orleans(By: D.K. Eyewitness,Paul Greenberg)
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Independent Travellers Guides Series
Complete1 book (2000–2000)
MacKenzie Family Series
Complete21 books (2011–2018)
The MacKenzie Family is a completed 21-book mystery and thriller series published between 2011 and 2018, written by multiple authors including Liliana Hart, Avery Flynn, Kimberly Kincaid, Cristin Harber, Robin Covington, and Jay Crownover. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Cooper. This collaborative series blends mystery, thriller, and suspenseful elements across its full run.
Start with Cooper(By: Liliana Hart), the first of 21 books in the MacKenzie Family series.
Start this series with Cooper(By: Liliana Hart)
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Midnight Breed Series
Likely Complete27 books (2007–2022)
The Midnight Breed is a 27-book paranormal romance and urban fantasy series written by Lara Adrian, published from 2007 to 2022. The series appears to be complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with Kiss of Crimson. This lengthy series spans multiple interconnected storylines across its vampire-themed narrative arc.
Start with Kiss of Crimson(By: Lara Adrian), the first of 27 books in the Midnight Breed series.
Start this series with Kiss of Crimson(By: Lara Adrian)
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Non-Fiction Series
Complete1 book (1995–1995)
Ramses the Damned Series
Likely Complete3 books (1989–2022)
Christopher Rice continues his mother Anne Rice's supernatural saga with three books spanning from 1989 to 2022. The series blends mystery, thriller, and horror elements across its complete run, which should be read in publication order beginning with The Mummy or Ramses the Damned. The later installments were co-written with Anne Rice before being completed by Christopher Rice alone.
Start with The Mummy or Ramses the Damned(By: Anne Rice) and read in order.
Start this series with The Mummy or Ramses the Damned(By: Anne Rice)
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Sapphire Cove Series
Ongoing5 books (2022–2025)
Christopher Rice's Sapphire Cove is an ongoing mystery and thriller series consisting of five books published between 2022 and 2025. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Sapphire Spring and continuing through Sapphire Sunset, Sapphire Storm, Sapphire Dawn, and Party of Three. With new installments still in development, this series offers readers a continuing narrative experience best followed from the beginning.
Start with Sapphire Spring, the first of 5 books in the Sapphire Cove series.
Start this series with Sapphire Spring
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Short Stories/Novellas Series
Complete3 books (2016–2018)
Christopher Rice's short story and novella collection comprises three works published between 2016 and 2018, now complete. These mystery and thriller pieces should be read in publication order, beginning with Dance of Desire, followed by Man Catch, and concluding with Midnight Flame, which Rice co-wrote with Lara Adrian. The series is fully resolved and requires no ongoing commitment from readers.
Start with Dance of Desire and read in order.
Start this series with Dance of Desire
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Short Story Collections Series
Complete3 books (2015–2017)
Christopher Rice contributed three short story collections to the 1001 Dark Nights series between 2015 and 2017, completing this portion of his work in the mystery, thriller, and horror genres. These collections should be read in publication order, beginning with Bundle Three (co-authored with Lorelei James) and continuing through Bundles Eight and Nine. The series is now complete.
Start with 1001 Dark Nights: Bundle Three(With: Lorelei James) and read in order.
Start this series with 1001 Dark Nights: Bundle Three(With: Lorelei James)
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Standalone Novels Series
Likely Complete8 books (2000–2022)
Christopher Rice has written eight standalone novels across mystery, thriller, and horror genres, published between 2000 and 2022. Each book is a separate story with its own characters and plot, making them readable in any order, though publication order is recommended for following the author's evolving style. The series appears to be complete as of 2022. Begin with A Density of Souls and continue through The Snow Garden, Light Before Day, Blind Fall, The Moonlit Earth, The Heavens Rise, The Vines, and Decimate.
Start with A Density of Souls, the first of 8 books in the Standalone Novels series.
Start this series with A Density of Souls
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The MatchUp Collection Series
Complete11 books (2017–2019)
The MatchUp Collection is a complete 11-book mystery and thriller series published between 2017 and 2019, edited by Christopher Rice. Each installment features a collaborative novella written by two acclaimed crime fiction authors, offering readers varied perspectives and storytelling styles within the same collection. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Deserves to Be Dead and concluding with Taking the Veil.
Start with Deserves to Be Dead(By: John Sandford,Lisa Jackson), the first of 11 books in the The MatchUp Collection series.
Start this series with Deserves to Be Dead(By: John Sandford,Lisa Jackson)
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Christopher Rice written?
- Christopher Rice has written 174 books across 14 series. Their published works span from 1989 to 2025.
- What is the first book in each Christopher Rice series?
- Here are the first books in Christopher Rice's series: Anthologies: Los Angeles Noir; Burning Girl: Bone Music; Desire Exchange Short Stories/Novellas: The Flame; Eyewitness Top 10 Travel Guides: Top 10 New Orleans(By: D.K. Eyewitness,Paul Greenberg); MacKenzie Family: Cooper(By: Liliana Hart).
- What order should I read Christopher Rice's books?
- We recommend reading Christopher Rice's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Christopher Rice still writing new books?
- Yes, Christopher Rice has 1 ongoing series: Sapphire Cove.