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
Ongoing9 books (2012β2025)
Start with Pitch Dark, the first of 9 books in the Anthologies series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Pitch Dark 2012Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | A Knight in the Silk Purse: Ghosts of Taux 2014Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Altered Perceptions 2014Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | Shadows Beneath 2014Buy πΊπΈ |
| 5 | Shared Nightmares 2014Buy πΊπΈ |
| 6 | Life Inside My Mind 2018Buy πΊπΈ |
| 7 | Kaiju Rising II 2019Buy πΊπΈ |
| 8 | Twilight Tales 2021Buy πΊπΈ |
| 9 | S'more Spooky Stories 2025Buy πΊπΈ |
Dark One Series
Likely Complete2 books (2021β2023)
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) 2021Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Forgotten 2023Buy πΊπΈ |
Frederick Whithers Series
Complete2 books (2011β2015)
Start with A Night of Blacker Darkness and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | A Night of Blacker Darkness 2011Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | A Pear-Shaped Funeral 2015Buy πΊπΈ |
John Cleaver Series
Complete7 books (2009β2017)
Start with I Am Not a Serial Killer, the first of 7 books in the John Cleaver series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | I Am Not a Serial Killer 2009Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Mr. Monster 2010Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | I Don't Want to Kill You 2011Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | Next of Kin 2014Buy πΊπΈ |
| 5 | The Devil's Only Friend 2015Buy πΊπΈ |
| 6 | Over Your Dead Body 2016Buy πΊπΈ |
| 7 | Nothing Left to Lose 2017Buy πΊπΈ |
Mirador Series
Complete3 books (2016β2018)
Start with Bluescreen and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bluescreen 2016Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Ones and Zeroes 2017Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Active Memory 2018Buy πΊπΈ |
Partials Sequence Series
Complete4 books (2012β2014)
Start with Isolation, the first of 4 books in the Partials Sequence series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Isolation 2012Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Partials 2012Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Fragments 2013Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | Ruins 2014Buy πΊπΈ |
Short Stories/Novellas Series
Complete1 book (2014β2014)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | I.E. Demon 2014Buy πΊπΈ |
Standalone Novels Series
Complete2 books (2011β2016)
Start with The Hollow City and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Hollow City 2011Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Extreme Makeover 2016Buy πΊπΈ |
The Zero Chronicles Series
Likely Complete3 books (2018β2021)
Start with Zero G and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Zero G 2018Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Dragon Planet 2021Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Stargazer 2021Buy πΊπΈ |
WarMachine: The Warcaster Chronicles Series
Complete4 books (2013β2015)
Start with The Butcher of Khardov, the first of 4 books in the WarMachine: The Warcaster Chronicles series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Butcher of Khardov 2013Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Blood & Iron(By: Chris A. Jackson) 2014Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | The Way of Caine(By: Miles Holmes) 2014Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | Wyrmbane(By: Richard A. Knaak) 2015Buy πΊπΈ |
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.

