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Craig Schaefer Reading Order

10 series · 39 books

Fantasy

Craig Schaefer is a prolific dark fantasy author who has built an interconnected universe of occult-laden stories spanning multiple series and parallel worlds. His work blends contemporary American settings with supernatural intrigue, creating morally complex narratives that often pit ordinary people against extraordinary threats. With over thirty books published across ten distinct series, including the urban fantasy cycles Harmony Black and Daniel Faust, Schaefer has established himself as a master of character-driven genre fiction that explores the hidden magical underbelly of modern life.

Castaways Series

Ongoing

3 books (2025–2026)

Start with Castaways and read in order.

Start this series with Castaways

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3

Charlie McCabe Series

Complete

2 books (2019–2020)

Start with The Loot and read in order.

Start this series with The Loot

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Daniel Faust Series

Ongoing

12 books (2014–2024)

Start with Redemption Song, the first of 12 books in the Daniel Faust series.

Start this series with Redemption Song

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Redemption Song
2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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The Living End
2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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The Long Way Down
2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
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A Plain-Dealing Villain
2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
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The Killing Floor Blues
2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6
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The Castle Doctrine
2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7
The White Gold Score
2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8
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Double or Nothing
2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9
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The Neon Boneyard
2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10
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The Locust Job
2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11
Down Among the Dead Men
2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12
Dig Two Graves
2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Ghosts Of Gotham Saga Series

Complete

2 books (2019–2020)

Start with Ghosts of Gotham and read in order.

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Ghosts of Gotham
2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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A Time for Witches
2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Harmony Black Series

Ongoing

8 books (2016–2024)

Start with Harmony Black, the first of 8 books in the Harmony Black series.

Start this series with Harmony Black

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Harmony Black
2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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Red Knight Falling
2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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Cold Spectrum
2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
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Glass Predator
2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
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Right to the Kill
2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6
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Black Tie Required
2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7
Never Send Roses
2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8
Snake Oil Bullet
2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Midnight Scoop Series

Likely Complete

2 books (2021–2023)

Start with The Hungry Dreaming and read in order.

Start this series with The Hungry Dreaming

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The Hungry Dreaming
2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
The Wise Men of Gotham
2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Neon Meridian Series

Complete

2 books (2026–2026)

Start this series with Catch and Kill

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Catch and Kill
2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
The Glitter Machine
2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Revanche Cycle Series

Complete

4 books (2014–2016)

Start with Winter's Reach, the first of 4 books in the Revanche Cycle series.

Start this series with Winter's Reach

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1
Winter's Reach
2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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Terms of Surrender
2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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The Instruments of Control
2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
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Queen of the Night
2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

The Midnight Jury Series

Complete

1 book (2022–2022)

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The Midnight Jury
2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

The Wisdom's Grave Trilogy Series

Complete

3 books (2018–2018)

Start with Bring the Fire and read in order.

Start this series with Bring the Fire

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1
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Bring the Fire
2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
Detonation Boulevard
2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
Sworn to the Night
2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Craig Schaefer written?
Craig Schaefer has written 39 books across 10 series. Their published works span from 2014 to 2026.
What is the first book in each Craig Schaefer series?
Here are the first books in Craig Schaefer's series: Castaways: Castaways; Charlie McCabe: The Loot; Daniel Faust: Redemption Song; Ghosts Of Gotham Saga: Ghosts of Gotham; Harmony Black: Harmony Black.
What order should I read Craig Schaefer's books?
We recommend reading Craig Schaefer's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Craig Schaefer still writing new books?
Yes, Craig Schaefer has 3 ongoing series: Castaways, Daniel Faust, Harmony Black.

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