David Wood Reading Order

1 book (2019–2019)

6 books (2015–2023)

The Bones Bonebrake Adventures series comprises six mystery and action-adventure novels published between 2015 and 2023. Beginning with Primitive and concluding with Lair of the Swamp Witch, the series should be read in publication order to follow the character's development and interconnected storylines. The later books include collaborations with co-author Matt James, and the series appears to be complete.

Start with Primitive, the first of 6 books in the Bones Bonebrake Adventures series.

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1	Primitive 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Book of Bones 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Skin and Bones(With: Matt James) 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Lost City(With: Matt James) 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Alamo Gold 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Lair of the Swamp Witch 2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

3 books (2014–2023)

The Brock Stone Adventures is a three-book mystery and action thriller series by David Wood published between 2014 and 2023. The trilogy appears to be complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with Arena of Souls, followed by Track of the Beast, and concluding with Curse of the Pharaoh. Each installment builds on the previous entries, making sequential reading essential for following the storyline.

Start with Arena of Souls and read in order.

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1	Arena of Souls 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Track of the Beast 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Curse of the Pharaoh 2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

8 books (2011–2011)

The Chesspocalypse Short Stories and Novellas series comprises eight action and mystery-thriller entries published in 2011, all written by David Wood in collaboration with various co-authors including Jeremy Robinson, Sean Ellis, Kane Gilmour, Ethan Cross, Edward G. Talbot, and David McAfee. This complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with Blackout and concluding with Underworld. The collection features interconnected novellas centered around chess-themed callsigns and apocalyptic scenarios.

Start with Blackout(By: Jeremy Robinson,Sean Ellis), the first of 8 books in the Chesspocalypse Short Stories / Novellas series.

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1	Blackout(By: Jeremy Robinson,Sean Ellis) 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Callsign: Bishop(By: Jeremy Robinson,David McAfee) 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Callsign: Deep Blue(By: Jeremy Robinson,Kane Gilmour) 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Callsign: King(By: Jeremy Robinson,Sean Ellis) 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Callsign: Knight(By: Jeremy Robinson,Ethan Cross) 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Callsign: Queen 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	Callsign: Rook(By: Jeremy Robinson,Edward G. Talbot) 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	Underworld(By: Jeremy Robinson,Sean Ellis) 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

16 books (2004–2023)

The Dane Maddock series comprises 16 action-adventure mysteries published between 2004 and 2023, with the complete sequence available in publication order beginning with Dourado. David Wood's thriller novels follow a consistent protagonist across standalone adventures that blend mystery, historical intrigue, and adventure elements. The series appears to be complete as of 2023, making it ideal for readers seeking a finished collection to work through from start to finish.

Start with Dourado, the first of 16 books in the Dane Maddock series.

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1	Dourado 2004Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Cibola 2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Icefall 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Quest 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Buccaneer 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Atlantis 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	Ark 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	Loch 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	Xibalba 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10	Solomon Key 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11	Blue Descent 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12	Contest 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13	Serpent 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
14	Eden Quest 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
15	Desert Gold 2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
16	Thunder Mountain 2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

3 books (2018–2019)

David Wood's Dane Maddock Destination Adventure series comprises three action-packed mystery thrillers published between 2018 and 2019. The complete series follows a straightforward narrative arc and should be read in publication order, beginning with Destination: Luxor, followed by Destination: Rio, and concluding with Destination: Sofia. Each installment builds on the previous one, making sequential reading essential for following the overarching story.

Start with Destination: Luxor and read in order.

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1	Destination: Luxor 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Destination: Rio 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Destination: Sofia 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

3 books (2018–2018)

The Dane Maddock Elementals series consists of three complete action-adventure thrillers published in 2018 by David Wood. Read the books in publication order, beginning with Arcanum, followed by Magus, and concluding with Outpost, as they form a connected narrative. This finished series combines mystery and thriller elements with fast-paced adventure storytelling.

Start with Arcanum and read in order.

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1	Arcanum 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Magus 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Outpost 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

10 books (2013–2019)

The Dane Maddock Origins series comprises ten action-adventure and mystery thrillers published between 2013 and 2019, following the early exploits of protagonist Dane Maddock. This complete series, featuring collaborations with multiple co-authors including Rick Chesler, Sean Ellis, and others, should be read in publication order beginning with Freedom. The final installment, Bloodstorm, was released in 2019, bringing the origins story arc to a close.

Start with Freedom(With: Sean Sweeney), the first of 10 books in the Dane Maddock Origins series.

16 books (2017–2025)

The Dane Maddock Universe is an ongoing series of 16 mystery and action adventure novels published between 2017 and 2025, with several entries co-authored by various collaborators including Matt James, Terry W. Ervin II, Stephen John, Sean Ellis, and C.B. Matson. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Urban Legend and continuing through the most recent installment. This interconnected universe follows a consistent narrative thread across standalone adventures featuring investigation, thrills, and encounters with cryptids and legendary phenomena.

Start with Urban Legend, the first of 16 books in the Dane Maddock Universe series.

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1	Urban Legend 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Berserk(With: Matt James) 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Brainwash 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Cavern(With: Terry W. Ervin II) 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Devil's Face(With: Stephen John) 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Herald 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	The Tomb 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	Maug 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	The Elementals(With: Sean Ellis) 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10	Legends 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11	Shasta 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12	Emerald Dragon 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13	Golden Dragon 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
14	Baal(With: C.B. Matson) 2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
15	Curse of the Cryptid 2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
16	The Gray Ghost(With: Stephen John) 2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

1 book (2012–2012)

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1	You Suck 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

3 books (2012–2016)

David Wood's Hunter trilogy is a complete action-adventure mystery series consisting of three books published between 2012 and 2016. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Legend, followed by Guardian, and concluding with Hunter. This fast-paced trilogy combines elements of thriller and adventure storytelling across its full span.

Start with Legend and read in order.

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1	Legend 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Guardian 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Hunter 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

3 books (2014–2017)

The Jade Ihara Adventure series is a three-book mystery and action thriller sequence completed between 2014 and 2017. Follow the story from beginning to end by reading Oracle, Changeling, and Exile in publication order. This concluded series is best experienced as a continuous narrative rather than standalone entries.

Start with Oracle and read in order.

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1	Oracle 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Changeling 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Exile 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

4 books (2017–2020)

The Jake Crowley Adventures is a completed four-book mystery and action series co-authored by David Wood and Alan Baxter, published between 2017 and 2020. This series should be read in publication order, beginning with Anubis Key and continuing through Blood Codex, Revenant, and Sanctum. Each installment builds upon the previous adventure, making sequential reading essential to fully enjoy the overarching narrative.

Start with Anubis Key(With: Alan Baxter), the first of 4 books in the Jake Crowley Adventures series.

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1	Anubis Key(With: Alan Baxter) 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Blood Codex(With: Alan Baxter) 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Revenant(With: Alan Baxter) 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Sanctum(With: Alan Baxter) 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

2 books (2015–2017)

The Myrmidon Files is a complete mystery and action adventure series by David Wood comprising two books published between 2015 and 2017. Read the series in publication order, beginning with Destiny followed by Mystic, as each entry builds upon the previous installment.

Start with Destiny and read in order.

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1	Destiny 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Mystic 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

3 books (2017–2021)

The Sam Aston Investigations series comprises three mystery and thriller novels co-authored by David Wood and Alan Baxter, published between 2017 and 2021. The series appears to be complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with Primordial and continuing through Overlord and Crocalypse. Each book builds on the previous installments, making sequential reading essential for following the investigation's development.

Start with Primordial(With: Alan Baxter) and read in order.

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1	Primordial(With: Alan Baxter) 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Overlord(With: Alan Baxter) 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Crocalypse(With: Alan Baxter) 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

3 books (2011–2016)

David Wood's collection of short stories and novellas spans from 2011 to 2016, comprising three complete works that should be read in publication order: Balance, Aqua Zombie, and Aztlan. These mystery and thriller tales blend action and adventure elements across a finished series that works best when experienced sequentially from beginning to end.

Start with Balance and read in order.

4 books (2009–2015)

David Wood's collection of four standalone mystery and thriller novels spans from 2009 to 2015 and is now complete. Each book functions independently, though readers should begin with Into the Woods to experience them in their original publication sequence. The series includes The Zombie-Driven Life, Dark Rite (cowritten with Alan Baxter), and The Impostor Prince (published under the pen name David Debord), offering varied action and adventure narratives across the collection.

Start with Into the Woods, the first of 4 books in the Standalone Novels series.

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1	Into the Woods 2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Zombie-Driven Life 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Dark Rite(With: Alan Baxter) 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	The Impostor Prince(As: David Debord) 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

1 book (2017–2017)

3 books (2007–2015)

The Absent Gods is a complete trilogy of mystery and action-adventure novels by David Wood, comprising The Silver Serpent, Keeper of the Mists, and The Gates of Iron. Published between 2007 and 2015, the series should be read in publication order to follow the unfolding narrative across all three books.

Start with The Silver Serpent and read in order.