How many books has Christopher Valen written?

Christopher Valen has written 13 books across 3 series. Their published works span from 2008 to 2025.

What is the first book in each Christopher Valen series?

Here are the first books in Christopher Valen's series: John Santana: White Tombs.

What order should I read Christopher Valen's books?

We recommend reading Christopher Valen's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.

Is Christopher Valen still writing new books?

Yes, Christopher Valen has 1 ongoing series: John Santana.

Christopher Valen Reading Order

3 series · 13 books

Literary Fiction Mystery & Thriller

Christopher Valen is an American author and college professor who writes literary mysteries and thrillers across multiple series and standalone novels. He is best known for the John Santana detective series, which opens with White Tombs and spans numerous investigations. Over nearly two decades of publishing, Valen has crafted thirteen books that blend sophisticated storytelling with the suspense and psychological depth characteristic of contemporary crime fiction.

Anthologies Series

Complete

1 book (2012–2012)

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1	Writes of Spring 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

John Santana Series

Ongoing

10 books (2008–2025)

Start with White Tombs, the first of 10 books in the John Santana series.

Start this series with White Tombs

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#	Title
1	White Tombs 2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Black Minute 2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Bad Weeds Never Die 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Bone Shadows 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Death's Way 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	The Darkness Hunter 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	Speak For The Dead 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	The Price Of Life 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	No Way To Die 2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10	Shadow Falls 2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Standalone Novels Series

Complete

2 books (2018–2019)

Start with All The Fields and read in order.

Start this series with All The Fields