Delia Owens Reading Order
2 series · 4 books · Born 1949
Delia Owens is a wildlife biologist and conservationist whose background in zoology deeply informs her literary work. She achieved widespread recognition with her 2018 bestselling novel Where the Crawdads Sing, a literary mystery set in the North Carolina marshlands that blends ecological detail with human drama. Her career spans both scientific writing and fiction, reflecting her passion for nature and environmental storytelling.
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Non-Fiction Series
Complete3 books (1984–2006)
Delia Owens and her husband Mark Owens authored three nonfiction books documenting their wildlife research and conservation experiences in Africa, published between 1984 and 2006. The series consists of Cry of the Kalahari, The Eye of the Elephant, and Secrets of the Savanna, and should be read in publication order to follow the chronological progression of their work. The complete series offers firsthand accounts of their time studying wildlife and the challenges of conservation in African ecosystems.
Start with Cry of the Kalahari(With: Mark Owens) and read in order.
Start this series with Cry of the Kalahari(With: Mark Owens)
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Standalone Novels Series
Complete1 book (2018–2018)
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Delia Owens written?
- Delia Owens has written 4 books across 2 series. Their published works span from 1984 to 2018.
- What is the first book in each Delia Owens series?
- Here are the first books in Delia Owens's series: Non-Fiction: Cry of the Kalahari(With: Mark Owens).
- What order should I read Delia Owens's books?
- We recommend reading Delia Owens's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are Delia Owens's series complete?
- Delia Owens has 2 completed series.