Dan Padavona Reading Order
12 series · 91 books
Dan Padavona is a prolific American author renowned for his gripping contributions to the horror and thriller genres. With a remarkable catalog of 91 books spanning 12 series—including the After Dark Horror Thriller and the Nia Carter Thriller—he engages readers with unforgettable narratives. Active between 2014 and 2026, his work remains a captivating exploration of suspense and intrigue.
After Dark Horror Thriller Series
Complete1 book (2025–2025)
| # | Title |
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| 1 | After Dark 2025Buy 🇺🇸 |
Anthologies Series
Complete1 book (2020–2020)
| # | Title |
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| 1 | Beers and Fears: Flight Night 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
Collections Series
Complete1 book (2014–2014)
| # | Title |
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| 1 |  The Island 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
Dark Vanishings Series
Complete4 books (2015–2015)
Start with Dark Vanishings, the first of 4 books in the Dark Vanishings series.
Darkwater Cove Series
Ongoing12 books (2019–2026)
Start with Dead and Buried, the first of 12 books in the Darkwater Cove series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 | Dead and Buried 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 | Bury Her Bones 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  Darkwater Cove 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 | Don't Breathe 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 | Find Her Before Dark 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 | The Vanishing Girl 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 | Whispers in the Dark 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 | Killwater Cove 2023Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 | Shadow's Prey 2024Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 | The Collector 2024Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 | Bury Her Secrets 2025Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 | Dark Water Pines 2026Buy 🇺🇸 |
Logan and Scarlett Series
Ongoing16 books (2021–2026)
Start with Dusk Corners, the first of 16 books in the Logan and Scarlett series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 | Dusk Corners 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 | The Killer Inside 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 | The Lost Souls 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 | The Stolen 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 | Born in Blood 2023Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 | Killer Charm 2023Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 | Silent Dolls 2023Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 | Stranger at the Window 2023Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 | The Doll Collector 2023Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 | Her Darkest Hour 2024Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 | Whispers in the Hollow Room 2024Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 | Forest of Scars 2025Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 | The Girl Under the Sun 2025Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 | The Lies We Bury 2025Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 15 | Blood Moon Rising 2026Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 16 | Kindle Her Fears 2026Buy 🇺🇸 |
P.I. Nia Carter Thriller Series
Ongoing4 books (2024–2025)
Start with Secrets Never Sleep, the first of 4 books in the P.I. Nia Carter Thriller series.
Scarlett Bell Series
Complete10 books (2018–2019)
Start with Blood Storm, the first of 10 books in the Scarlett Bell series.
Scout Mourning Amateur Sleuth Mystery Series
Ongoing6 books (2024–2025)
Start with Hit and Run, the first of 6 books in the Scout Mourning Amateur Sleuth Mystery series.
Short Stories/Novellas Series
Complete3 books (2015–2018)
Start with Treman Mills and read in order.
Standalone Novels Series
Complete8 books (2014–2019)
Start with Storberry, the first of 8 books in the Standalone Novels series.
Wolf Lake Series
Ongoing25 books (2020–2026)
Start with Her Last Breath, the first of 25 books in the Wolf Lake series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 | Her Last Breath 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 | Fatal Mercy 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 | I Know Your Name 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 | Never Forget Me 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 | River of Bones 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 | The Final Girl 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 | The Killing Moon 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 | The Shadow Cell 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 | Gone 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 | Grave Girl 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 | The Bone Forest 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 | Cold Blood 2023Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 | Daddy’s Little Girls 2023Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 | In the Shadow of the Raven 2023Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 15 | Killer Instinct 2023Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 16 | The Buried Girls 2023Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 17 | The Carver 2023Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 18 | Next Girl Missing 2024Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 19 | The Silent Witness 2024Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 20 | Black Heart Cove 2025Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 21 | Double Exposure 2025Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 22 | See Her Fall 2025Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 23 | Where Shadows Feast 2025Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 24 | After Midnight 2026Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 25 | Winter's Reckoning 2026Buy 🇺🇸 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Dan Padavona written?
- Dan Padavona has written 91 books across 12 series. Their published works span from 2014 to 2026.
- What is the first book in each Dan Padavona series?
- Here are the first books in Dan Padavona's series: Dark Vanishings: Dark Vanishings; Darkwater Cove: Dead and Buried; Logan and Scarlett: Dusk Corners; P.I. Nia Carter Thriller: Secrets Never Sleep; Scarlett Bell: Blood Storm.
- What order should I read Dan Padavona's books?
- We recommend reading Dan Padavona's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Dan Padavona still writing new books?
- Yes, Dan Padavona has 5 ongoing series: Darkwater Cove, Logan and Scarlett, P.I. Nia Carter Thriller, Scout Mourning Amateur Sleuth Mystery, Wolf Lake.