Darcy Coates Reading Order
8 series · 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 series—including the acclaimed Black Winter and Ghosts and Shadows—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
Complete1 book (2024–2024)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  The Darkest Night 2024Buy 🇺🇸 |
Black Winter Series
Complete4 books (2020–2020)
Start with Secrets in the Dark, the first of 4 books in the Black Winter series.
Cymic Parasite Breach Series
Complete5 books (2016–2016)
Start with Station 331, the first of 5 books in the Cymic Parasite Breach series.
Ghosts and Shadows Series
Complete2 books (2015–2016)
Start with House of Shadows and read in order.
Gravekeeper Series
Ongoing5 books (2021–2025)
Start with The Whispering Dead, the first of 5 books in the Gravekeeper series.
Short Stories/Novellas Series
Ongoing8 books (2013–2024)
Start with Once Returned, the first of 8 books in the Short Stories/Novellas series.
Short Story Collections Series
Complete2 books (2015–2016)
Start with Quarter to Midnight and read in order.
Standalone Novels Series
Ongoing17 books (2014–2025)
Start with Ghost Camera, the first of 17 books in the Standalone Novels series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 |  Ghost Camera 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  Dead Lake 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  The Haunting of Blackwood House 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  The Haunting of Gillespie House 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  The Haunting of Ashburn House 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  Craven Manor 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  The Folcroft Ghosts 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 | The Haunting of Rookward House 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  The House Next Door 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  Hunted 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 |  The Carrow Haunt 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 | The Haunting of Leigh Harker 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 |  From Below 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 |  Gallows Hill 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 15 |  Dead of Winter 2023Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 16 | Where He Can't Find You 2023Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 17 | How Bad Things Can Get 2025Buy 🇺🇸 |
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.