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Dan Wells Reading Order

10 series Β· 37 books

Dan Wells is an accomplished American author known for his work in horror and science fiction. With 37 books spanning 10 series, including the acclaimed John Cleaver series and the Partials Sequence, he has captivated readers since 2009. His notable novel, I Am Not a Serial Killer, was adapted into a film in 2016, showcasing his engaging storytelling and unique style.

Anthologies Series

Ongoing

9 books (2012–2025)

Start with Pitch Dark, the first of 9 books in the Anthologies series.

#Title
1
Pitch Dark
2
Cover of A Knight in the Silk Purse: Ghosts of Taux
A Knight in the Silk Purse: Ghosts of Taux
3
Altered Perceptions
4
Shadows Beneath
5
Cover of Shared Nightmares
Shared Nightmares
6
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Life Inside My Mind
7
Kaiju Rising II
8
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Twilight Tales
9
S'more Spooky Stories

Dark One Series

Likely Complete

2 books (2021–2023)

Start with Dark One, Book 1(By: Brandon Sanderson,Jackson Lanzing,Collin Kelly) and read in order.

#Title
1
Dark One, Book 1(By: Brandon Sanderson,Jackson Lanzing,Collin Kelly)
2

Frederick Whithers Series

Complete

2 books (2011–2015)

Start with A Night of Blacker Darkness and read in order.

#Title
1
A Night of Blacker Darkness
2
A Pear-Shaped Funeral

John Cleaver Series

Complete

7 books (2009–2017)

Start with I Am Not a Serial Killer, the first of 7 books in the John Cleaver series.

#Title
1
Cover of I Am Not a Serial Killer
I Am Not a Serial Killer
2
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Mr. Monster
3
Cover of I Don't Want to Kill You
I Don't Want to Kill You
4
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Next of Kin
5
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The Devil's Only Friend
6
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Over Your Dead Body
7
Cover of Nothing Left to Lose
Nothing Left to Lose

Mirador Series

Complete

3 books (2016–2018)

Start with Bluescreen and read in order.

#Title
1
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Bluescreen
2
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Ones and Zeroes
3
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Active Memory

Partials Sequence Series

Complete

4 books (2012–2014)

Start with Isolation, the first of 4 books in the Partials Sequence series.

#Title
1
2
3
4

Short Stories/Novellas Series

Complete

1 book (2014–2014)

#Title
1
I.E. Demon

Standalone Novels Series

Complete

2 books (2011–2016)

Start with The Hollow City and read in order.

#Title
1
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The Hollow City
2
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Extreme Makeover

The Zero Chronicles Series

Likely Complete

3 books (2018–2021)

Start with Zero G and read in order.

#Title
1
2
Dragon Planet
3

WarMachine: The Warcaster Chronicles Series

Complete

4 books (2013–2015)

Start with The Butcher of Khardov, the first of 4 books in the WarMachine: The Warcaster Chronicles series.

#Title
1
The Butcher of Khardov
2
Blood & Iron(By: Chris A. Jackson)
3
The Way of Caine(By: Miles Holmes)
4
Wyrmbane(By: Richard A. Knaak)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Dan Wells written?
Dan Wells has written 37 books across 10 series. Their published works span from 2009 to 2025.
What is the first book in each Dan Wells series?
Here are the first books in Dan Wells's series: Anthologies: Pitch Dark; Dark One: Dark One, Book 1(By: Brandon Sanderson,Jackson Lanzing,Collin Kelly); Frederick Whithers: A Night of Blacker Darkness; John Cleaver: I Am Not a Serial Killer; Mirador: Bluescreen.
What order should I read Dan Wells's books?
We recommend reading Dan Wells's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Dan Wells still writing new books?
Yes, Dan Wells has 1 ongoing series: Anthologies.

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