Darynda Jones Reading Order
6 series · 36 books
Darynda Jones is a prolific American author known for her engaging blend of paranormal romance and thrillers. With a diverse portfolio of 36 books across six series, including the popular Charley Davidson and Betwixt & Between, she has captivated readers since 2011. Active until 2024, her notable works also encompass the Darklight and Sunshine Vicram series.
Anthologies Series
Likely Complete2 books (2014–2023)
Start with Heroes of Phenomena and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Heroes of Phenomena 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 | Infinity: A Suspense Magazine Anthology 2023Buy 🇺🇸 |
Betwixt & Between Series
Likely Complete4 books (2020–2021)
Start with Betwixt, the first of 4 books in the Betwixt & Between series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Betwixt 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 | Bewitched 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 | Beguiled 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 | Moonlight and Magic 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
Charley Davidson Series
Ongoing22 books (2011–2024)
Start with First Grave on the Right, the first of 22 books in the Charley Davidson series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | First Grave on the Right 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 | For I Have Sinned 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 | Second Grave on the Left 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 | Fourth Grave Beneath My Feet 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 | Third Grave Dead Ahead 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 | Fifth Grave Past the Light 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 | Seventh Grave and No Body 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 | Sixth Grave on the Edge 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 | Brighter Than the Sun 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 | Eighth Grave After Dark 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 | Shimmer / Glow 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 | A Very Charley Christmas 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 | The Curse of Tenth Grave 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 | The Dirt on Ninth Grave 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 15 | Eleventh Grave in Moonlight 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 16 | The Trouble with Twelfth Grave 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 17 | Summoned to Thirteenth Grave 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 18 | The Graveyard Shift 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 19 | The Gravedigger’s Son 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 20 | ‎The Graveside Bar and Grill 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 21 | The Grave Robber 2023Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 22 | Graveyard Dog 2024Buy 🇺🇸 |
Darklight Series
Complete3 books (2012–2013)
Start with Death and the Girl Next Door and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Death and the Girl Next Door 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 | Death, Doom and Detention 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 | Death, and the Girl He Loves 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
Sunshine Vicram Series
Likely Complete3 books (2020–2022)
Start with A Bad Day for Sunshine and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | A Bad Day for Sunshine 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 | A Good Day for Chardonnay 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 | A Hard Day for a Hangover 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
The NeverNeath Series
Complete2 books (2018–2020)
Start with The Monster and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Monster 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 | A Lovely Drop 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Darynda Jones written?
- Darynda Jones has written 36 books across 6 series. Their published works span from 2011 to 2024.
- 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.

