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David Bell Reading Order

3 series Β· 59 books

David Bell is an American author and English professor who specializes in psychological thrillers and young adult mysteries. His prolific output includes over 50 novels spanning standalone works and anthology contributions, with his breakout young adult debut She's Gone achieving New York Times bestseller status. Bell's writing combines suspenseful plotting with character-driven narratives that appeal to both adult and teen audiences.

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Anthologies Series

Complete

2 books (2006–2010)

David Bell's complete anthology series comprises two collections of mystery and thriller stories published between 2006 and 2010. Read these books in publication order, beginning with Shadow Regions followed by Commutability. The series is now complete with both volumes available.

Start with Shadow Regions and read in order.

Bibliomysteries Series

Likely Complete

40 books (2012–2022)

Bibliomysteries is an anthology series of forty mystery and thriller stories centered around books and literary themes, featuring contributions from renowned crime fiction authors. The collection was published between 2012 and 2022 and should be read in publication order, beginning with An Acceptable Sacrifice by Jeffery Deaver. Each installment is a standalone story, allowing readers to enjoy entries independently while experiencing the full range of perspectives across the complete series. The series appears to be complete as of 2022.

Start with An Acceptable Sacrifice(By: Jeffery Deaver), the first of 40 books in the Bibliomysteries series.

Start this series with An Acceptable Sacrifice(By: Jeffery Deaver)

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Cover of An Acceptable Sacrifice(By: Jeffery Deaver)
An Acceptable Sacrifice(By: Jeffery Deaver)
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Death Leaves a Bookmark(By: William Link)
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Cover of Pronghorns of the Third Reich(By: C.J. Box)
Pronghorns of the Third Reich(By: C.J. Box)
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The Book Case(By: Nelson DeMille)
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Cover of The Book Thing(By: Laura Lippman)
The Book Thing(By: Laura Lippman)
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Cover of The Book of Virtue(By: Ken Bruen)
The Book of Virtue(By: Ken Bruen)
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The Book of Ghosts(By: Reed Farrel Coleman)
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The Final Testament(By: Peter Blauner)
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The Long Sonata of the Dead(By: Andrew Taylor)
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Book Club(By: Loren D. Estleman)
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It's in the Book(By: Max Allan Collins,Mickey Spillane)
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Remaindered(By: Peter Lovesey)
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The Compendium of Srem(By: F. Paul Wilson)
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The Gospel of Sheba(By: Lyndsay Faye)
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The Nature of My Inheritance(By: Bradford Morrow)
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Cover of The Scroll(By: Anne Perry)
The Scroll(By: Anne Perry)
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The Sequel(By: R.L. Stine)
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What's in a Name?(By: Thomas H. Cook)
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Condor in the Stacks(By: James Grady)
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Every Seven Years(By: Denise Mina)
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From the Queen(By: Carolyn Hart)
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Mystery, Inc.(By: Joyce Carol Oates)
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The Book of the Lion(By: Thomas Perry)
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The Little Men(By: Megan Abbott)
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Citadel(By: Stephen Hunter)
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Dead Dames Don't Sing(By: John Harvey)
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Reconciliation Day(By: Christopher Fowler)
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The Haze(By: James W. Hall)
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Cover of The Travelling Companion(By: Ian Rankin)
The Travelling Companion(By: Ian Rankin)
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Hoodoo Harry(By: Joe R. Lansdale)
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Seven Years(By: Peter Robinson)
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The Caxton Private Lending Library & Book Depository(By: John Connolly)
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The Hemingway Valise(By: Robert Olen Butler)
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The Last Honest Horse Thief(By: Michael Koryta)
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The Pretty Little Box(By: Charles Todd)
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The Girl Who Did Say No(By: David Handler)
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The Dark Door(By: Lisa Unger)
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The Honeymoon Trap(By: Peter Swanson)
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The Traitor(By: Martin Edwards)

Standalone Novels Series

Ongoing

17 books (2008–2024)

David Bell has written 17 standalone mystery and thriller novels since 2008, with the series still ongoing. Though each book features different characters and settings, they are best experienced in publication order beginning with The Condemned. Bell's works span both adult and young adult audiences, offering self-contained stories that can technically be read in any sequence but are most rewarding when followed chronologically from their initial release.

Start with The Condemned, the first of 17 books in the Standalone Novels series.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has David Bell written?
David Bell has written 59 books across 3 series. Their published works span from 2006 to 2024.
What is the first book in each David Bell series?
Here are the first books in David Bell's series: Anthologies: Shadow Regions; Bibliomysteries: An Acceptable Sacrifice(By: Jeffery Deaver).
What order should I read David Bell's books?
We recommend reading David Bell's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is David Bell still writing new books?
Yes, David Bell has 1 ongoing series: Standalone Novels.

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