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David Wellington Reading Order

9 series · 40 books

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David Wellington is an American author who has written over 39 books spanning horror, fantasy, science fiction, and non-fiction since 2004. His work includes the Ancient Blades Trilogy and multiple series featuring protagonists like Laura Caxton, Jim Chapel, and Cheyenne Clark, showcasing his versatility across supernatural and speculative genres. Wellington also publishes science fiction under the pen name D. Nolan Clark.

Ancient Blades Trilogy Series

Complete

3 books (2011–2011)

Start with A Thief in the Night and read in order.

Start this series with A Thief in the Night

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A Thief in the Night
2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
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Den of Thieves
2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
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Honor Among Thieves
2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Anthologies Series

Likely Complete

13 books (2005–2022)

Start with The Undead, the first of 12 books in the Anthologies series.

Start this series with The Undead

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The World Is Dead
2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
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The Living Dead 2
2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
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Extreme Zombies
2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
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The End is Now
2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7
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Seize the Night
2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8
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Nights of the Living Dead Anthology
2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9
Fantastic Tales of Terror
2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10
Whose Future Is It?
2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11
Tales of the Lost, Volume 1
2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12
Leaders of the Pack
2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13
Voices in the Dark
2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Cheyenne Clark Series

Complete

2 books (2009–2010)

Start with Frostbite and read in order.

Start this series with Frostbite

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Jim Chapel Series

Complete

5 books (2013–2016)

Start with Chimera, the first of 5 books in the Jim Chapel series.

Start this series with Chimera

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The Hydra Protocol
2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
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The Cyclops Initiative
2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Laura Caxton Series

Complete

5 books (2007–2012)

Start with 13 Bullets, the first of 5 books in the Laura Caxton series.

Start this series with 13 Bullets

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3
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Vampire Zero
2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
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5
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Monster Island Series

Complete

3 books (2004–2006)

Start with Monster Island and read in order.

Start this series with Monster Island

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Monster Island
2004Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
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Monster Nation
2004Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
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Monster Planet
2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Red Space Series

Ongoing

3 books (2023–2026)

Start with Paradise-1 and read in order.

Start this series with Paradise-1

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Short Stories/Novellas Series

Complete

1 book (2011–2011)

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Standalone Novels Series

Complete

5 books (2012–2019)

Start with Pass/Fail, the first of 5 books in the Standalone Novels series.

Start this series with Pass/Fail

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The Last Astronaut
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has David Wellington written?
David Wellington has written 40 books across 9 series. Their published works span from 2004 to 2026.
What is the first book in each David Wellington series?
Here are the first books in David Wellington's series: Ancient Blades Trilogy: A Thief in the Night; Anthologies: The Undead; Cheyenne Clark: Frostbite; Jim Chapel: Chimera; Laura Caxton: 13 Bullets.
What order should I read David Wellington's books?
We recommend reading David Wellington's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is David Wellington still writing new books?
Yes, David Wellington has 1 ongoing series: Red Space.

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