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Darcy Coates Reading Order

8 series ยท 44 books

Darcy Coates is an Australian author renowned for her contributions to the horror and gothic thriller genres. With a prolific catalog of 44 titles spanning 8 seriesโ€”including the acclaimed Black Winter and Ghosts and Shadowsโ€”she has captivated readers with her gripping narratives. Active from 2013 to 2025, Coates continues to explore the darker facets of storytelling through standalone novels and interconnected tales.

Anthologies Series

Complete

1 book (2024โ€“2024)

#Title
1
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The Darkest Night

Black Winter Series

Complete

4 books (2020โ€“2020)

Start with Secrets in the Dark, the first of 4 books in the Black Winter series.

#Title
1
Secrets in the Dark
2
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Silence in the Shadows
3
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Voices in the Snow
4
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Whispers in the Mist

Cymic Parasite Breach Series

Complete

5 books (2016โ€“2016)

Start with Station 331, the first of 5 books in the Cymic Parasite Breach series.

#Title
1
2
3
4
5

Ghosts and Shadows Series

Complete

2 books (2015โ€“2016)

Start with House of Shadows and read in order.

#Title
1
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House of Shadows
2
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House of Secrets

Gravekeeper Series

Ongoing

5 books (2021โ€“2025)

Start with The Whispering Dead, the first of 5 books in the Gravekeeper series.

#Title
1
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The Whispering Dead
2
The Ravenous Dead
3
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The Twisted Dead
4
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The Hollow Dead
5
The Vengeful Dead

Short Stories/Novellas Series

Ongoing

8 books (2013โ€“2024)

Start with Once Returned, the first of 8 books in the Short Stories/Novellas series.

#Title
1
Once Returned
2
3
4
5
The Mannequin
6
Whose Woods These Are
7
8
Mistral Bed and Breakfast

Short Story Collections Series

Complete

2 books (2015โ€“2016)

Start with Quarter to Midnight and read in order.

#Title
1
Quarter to Midnight
2
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Small Horrors

Standalone Novels Series

Ongoing

17 books (2014โ€“2025)

Start with Ghost Camera, the first of 17 books in the Standalone Novels series.

#Title
1
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Ghost Camera
2
3
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The Haunting of Blackwood House
4
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The Haunting of Gillespie House
5
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The Haunting of Ashburn House
6
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Craven Manor
7
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The Folcroft Ghosts
8
The Haunting of Rookward House
9
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The House Next Door
10
11
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The Carrow Haunt
12
The Haunting of Leigh Harker
13
14
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Gallows Hill
15
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Dead of Winter
16
Where He Can't Find You
17
How Bad Things Can Get

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Darcy Coates written?
Darcy Coates has written 44 books across 8 series. Their published works span from 2013 to 2025.
What is the first book in each Darcy Coates series?
Here are the first books in Darcy Coates's series: Black Winter: Secrets in the Dark; Cymic Parasite Breach: Station 331; Ghosts and Shadows: House of Shadows; Gravekeeper: The Whispering Dead; Short Stories/Novellas: Once Returned.
What order should I read Darcy Coates's books?
We recommend reading Darcy Coates's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Darcy Coates still writing new books?
Yes, Darcy Coates has 3 ongoing series: Gravekeeper, Short Stories/Novellas, Standalone Novels.

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