Ernest Dempsey Reading Order

4 books (2015–2026)

The Adriana Villa series by Ernest Dempsey comprises four books released between 2015 and 2026, with the sequence still ongoing. Reading the books in publication order is recommended, beginning with The Mexican Connection, followed by The Syndicate, War of Thieves, and The Venice Ledger. Dempsey blends mystery, thriller, and action-adventure elements throughout this series.

Start with The Mexican Connection, the first of 4 books in the Adriana Villa series.

2 books (2019–2019)

The Beta Force series is a two-book action and adventure collection by Ernest Dempsey, starting with London Calling in 2019 and concluding with Operation Zulu that same year. This complete series should be read in publication order to follow the narrative as intended. The books combine elements of thriller and mystery storytelling within an action-driven framework.

Start with London Calling and read in order.

5 books (2022–2026)

The Gideon Wolf series is an ongoing action-adventure sequence currently comprising four books published between 2022 and 2024. These standalone yet interconnected entries should be read in publication order, beginning with Emergence and continuing through Righteous Dawn, Crimson Winter, and The Lion's Path. Ernest Dempsey blends fantasy, science fiction, and thriller elements throughout the series, which continues to expand with upcoming installments.

Start with Emergence, the first of 4 books in the Gideon Wolf series.

2 books (2020–2023)

The Paranormal Archaeology Division series consists of two books published between 2020 and 2023, following publication order for reading. With Hell's Gate arriving first and Where Dead Things Stand second, the series appears to be complete. Ernest Dempsey blends mystery, thriller, and adventure elements across this paranormal-focused collection.

Start with Hell's Gate and read in order.

17 books (2010–2022)

Recovering The Self: A Journal of Hope and Healing is a 17-book non-fiction series edited by Ernest Dempsey and published between 2010 and 2022, likely complete. The series comprises themed journal volumes featuring contributions from various authors and experts, with installments focusing on topics such as health, parenting, disabilities, animal healing, abuse recovery, aging, relationships, and grief and loss. Readers should follow the publication order to experience the full scope of the collection's evolving themes and contributor perspectives.

Start with A Journal of Hope and Healing, the first of 17 books in the Recovering The Self: A Journal of Hope and Healing series.

8 books (2021–2026)

The Relic Runner series is an ongoing action and adventure sequence comprising seven books published between 2021 and 2024. Readers should follow the books in publication order, beginning with Country Roads and continuing through The Courier, Two Nights In Mumbai, Heavy Lies the Crown, Moscow Sky, Thief's Honor, Strings of Deception, and The Vashti Seal. The series blends mystery, thriller, and adventure elements across its installments.

Start with Country Roads, the first of 7 books in the Relic Runner series.

6 books (2019–2020)

The Relic Runner Origin Story is a six-book complete series by Ernest Dempsey published between 2019 and 2020. Blending fantasy, science fiction, and mystery with action-adventure elements, the series should be read in publication order beginning with Out of the Fire and continuing through Purgatory, Scorched Earth, Tequila Sunset, The Heart of Vengeance, and concluding with You Only Die Once.

Start with Out of the Fire, the first of 6 books in the Relic Runner Origin Story series.

26 books (2010–2026)

The Sean Wyatt series comprises 25 action-adventure thrillers by Ernest Dempsey, published between 2010 and 2025, with the series still ongoing. These books should be read in publication order, beginning with The Secret of the Stones and continuing through subsequent titles like The Cleric's Vault, The Last Chamber, and The Grecian Manifesto. The series blends mystery, thriller, and adventure elements across a lengthy narrative arc spanning continents and historical mysteries.

Start with The Secret of the Stones, the first of 25 books in the Sean Wyatt series.

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1	The Secret of the Stones 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Cleric's Vault 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	The Last Chamber 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	The Grecian Manifesto 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Game of Shadows 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	The Jerusalem Creed 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	The Norse Directive 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	The Cairo Vendetta 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	The Excalibur Key 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10	The Samurai Cipher 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11	The Uluru Code 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12	The Denali Deception 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13	The Fourth Prophecy 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
14	The Sahara Legacy 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
15	The Forbidden Temple 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
16	The Templar Curse 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
17	The Napoleon Affair 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
18	The Omega Project 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
19	The Second Sign 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
20	The Milestone Protocol 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
21	Where Horizons End 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
22	Poseidon's Fury 2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
23	The Florentine Pursuit 2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
24	The Inventor's Tomb 2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
25	The Saint's Covenant 2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
26	The Medici Agenda 2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

2 books (2012–2013)

Ernest Dempsey's Sean Wyatt collection comprises two short stories and novellas published between 2012 and 2013 in a complete series. These action-adventure entries should be read in publication order, beginning with The Lost Canvas followed by Red Gold. The series fits within Dempsey's broader work spanning fantasy, science fiction, mystery, and thriller genres.

Start with The Lost Canvas and read in order.

3 books (2017–2018)

The Shadow Cell trilogy by Ernest Dempsey consists of three complete books published between 2017 and 2018. Readers should follow the publication order, beginning with When Shadows Call, followed by Shadow Hour, and concluding with Shadows Rising. This action-thriller series blends mystery and adventure elements across its three volumes.

Start with When Shadows Call and read in order.

#	Title
1	When Shadows Call 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Shadow Hour 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Shadows Rising 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

2 books (2024–2025)

This ongoing collection of short stories and novellas by Ernest Dempsey began in 2024 and currently contains two published works. Read the series in publication order, beginning with The Silent Neighbor followed by The Whispering Crypt. Dempsey draws from fantasy, science fiction, mystery and thriller, action and adventure genres to create diverse shorter fiction pieces.

Start with The Silent Neighbor and read in order.

4 books (2014–2026)

Ernest Dempsey's Standalone Novels series comprises four independent books published between 2014 and 2026, with the series still ongoing. The titles in publication order are Retribution, The Dream Rider, The Forsaken Circle, and The Bartender. Each novel stands alone and can be read in any order, though following publication order allows readers to experience them as Dempsey intended. Spanning fantasy, science fiction, mystery and thriller, and action-adventure genres, this collection offers varied storytelling across multiple narrative styles.

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

#	Title
1	Retribution 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Dream Rider 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	The Forsaken Circle 2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	The Bartender 2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

4 books (2018–2019)

The Adventure Guild is a four-book fantasy and adventure series by Ernest Dempsey published between 2018 and 2019. The series is complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with The Caesar Secret, followed by The Caesar Secret: Part 2, The Caesar Secret: Part 3, and concluding with The Carolina Caper. This finished series offers a full narrative arc for readers seeking a contained adventure experience.

Start with The Caesar Secret, the first of 4 books in the The Adventure Guild series.

2 books (2024–2025)

The Long Game is an ongoing fantasy and science fiction series by Ernest Dempsey currently comprising two books. The Final Round launched the series in 2024, followed by Dew Sweepers in 2025. Readers should follow publication order to experience the story as intended.

Start with The Final Round and read in order.