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Darynda Jones Reading Order

6 series · 38 books

FantasyMystery & ThrillerRomance

Darynda Jones is an American author known for blending paranormal mystery with romantic tension across multiple interconnected universes. Her Charley Davidson series established her reputation for witty, fast-paced stories featuring complex protagonists navigating supernatural investigations, while her subsequent works including the Darklight series and Sunshine Vicram books expanded her reach into young adult and paranormal fantasy. A RITA Award recipient, Jones has built a devoted following across six series spanning fantasy, romance, and thriller elements, with her work published consistently from 2011 through 2024.

Anthologies Series

Likely Complete

4 books (2014–2025)

Start with Heroes of Phenomena and read in order.

Start this series with Heroes of Phenomena

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Heroes of Phenomena
2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
Dark Screams: Volume Three
2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
Infinity: A Suspense Magazine Anthology
2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
From Friends to Forever
2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Betwixt & Between Series

Likely Complete

4 books (2020–2021)

Start with Betwixt, the first of 4 books in the Betwixt & Between series.

Start this series with Betwixt

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Moonlight and Magic
2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Charley Davidson Series

Ongoing

22 books (2011–2024)

Start with First Grave on the Right, the first of 22 books in the Charley Davidson series.

Start this series with First Grave on the Right

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First Grave on the Right
2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
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For I Have Sinned
2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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Second Grave on the Left
2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
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Fourth Grave Beneath My Feet
2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
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Third Grave Dead Ahead
2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6
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Fifth Grave Past the Light
2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7
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Seventh Grave and No Body
2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8
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Sixth Grave on the Edge
2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9
Brighter Than the Sun
2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10
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Eighth Grave After Dark
2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11
Shimmer / Glow
2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12
A Very Charley Christmas
2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13
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The Curse of Tenth Grave
2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
14
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The Dirt on Ninth Grave
2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
15
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Eleventh Grave in Moonlight
2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
16
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The Trouble with Twelfth Grave
2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
17
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Summoned to Thirteenth Grave
2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
18
The Graveyard Shift
2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
19
The Gravedigger’s Son
2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
20
‎The Graveside Bar and Grill
2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
21
The Grave Robber
2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
22
Graveyard Dog
2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Darklight Series

Complete

3 books (2012–2013)

Start with Death and the Girl Next Door and read in order.

Start this series with Death and the Girl Next Door

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Death and the Girl Next Door
2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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Death, Doom and Detention
2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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Death, and the Girl He Loves
2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Sunshine Vicram Series

Likely Complete

3 books (2020–2022)

Start with A Bad Day for Sunshine and read in order.

Start this series with A Bad Day for Sunshine

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A Bad Day for Sunshine
2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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A Good Day for Chardonnay
2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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A Hard Day for a Hangover
2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

The NeverNeath Series

Complete

2 books (2018–2020)

Start with The Monster and read in order.

Start this series with The Monster

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A Lovely Drop
2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Darynda Jones written?
Darynda Jones has written 38 books across 6 series. Their published works span from 2011 to 2025.
What is the first book in each Darynda Jones series?
Here are the first books in Darynda Jones's series: Anthologies: Heroes of Phenomena; Betwixt & Between: Betwixt; Charley Davidson: First Grave on the Right; Darklight: Death and the Girl Next Door; Sunshine Vicram: A Bad Day for Sunshine.
What order should I read Darynda Jones's books?
We recommend reading Darynda Jones's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Darynda Jones still writing new books?
Yes, Darynda Jones has 1 ongoing series: Charley Davidson.

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