Craig Lancaster Reading Order
4 series · 14 books
Craig Lancaster is an American novelist and journalist whose literary career spans from 2009 to the present, encompassing fourteen books across multiple formats. He is best known for his Edward series, which begins with 600 Hours of Edward and continues with Edward Adrift, character-driven narratives that showcase his gift for intimate storytelling. Lancaster has also earned recognition for his standalone novel The Summer Son and collections of short fiction, while his background in newspaper writing and editing informs the precision and depth found throughout his work.
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Anthologies Series
Complete1 book (2020–2020)
Edward Series
Complete3 books (2009–2016)
Craig Lancaster's Edward series consists of three complete novels published between 2009 and 2016, following the life of an unconventional protagonist through 600 Hours of Edward, Edward Adrift, and Edward Unspooled. The books should be read in publication order to best experience the character's development across the trilogy. This finished series offers a full narrative arc told through the sequential installments.
Start with 600 Hours of Edward and read in order.
Start this series with 600 Hours of Edward
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Short Story Collections Series
Complete2 books (2011–2016)
Craig Lancaster's complete short story collection series spans two volumes published between 2011 and 2016. The first book, Quantum Physics and the Art of Departure, should be read before The Art of Departure to experience the full scope of these interconnected stories. This finished series is best approached in publication order.
Start with Quantum Physics and the Art of Departure and read in order.
Start this series with Quantum Physics and the Art of Departure
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Standalone Novels Series
Ongoing8 books (2011–2025)
Craig Lancaster has written nine standalone novels published between 2011 and 2025, with the series still ongoing. While each book stands alone as an independent story, they should be read in publication order beginning with The Summer Son, followed by The Fallow Season of Hugo Hunter, This Is What I Want, Julep Street, You, Me & Mr. Blue Sky, And It Will Be A Beautiful Life, Dreaming Northward, Jane, and Divided. This collection represents Lancaster's complete body of standalone work across this fifteen-year period.
Start with The Summer Son, the first of 8 books in the Standalone Novels series.
Start this series with The Summer Son
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Craig Lancaster written?
- Craig Lancaster has written 14 books across 4 series. Their published works span from 2009 to 2025.
- What is the first book in each Craig Lancaster series?
- Here are the first books in Craig Lancaster's series: Edward: 600 Hours of Edward; Short Story Collections: Quantum Physics and the Art of Departure.
- What order should I read Craig Lancaster's books?
- We recommend reading Craig Lancaster's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Craig Lancaster still writing new books?
- Yes, Craig Lancaster has 1 ongoing series: Standalone Novels.