
F. Paul Wilson Reading Order
25 series Β· 241 books Β· Born 1946-05-17
F. Paul Wilson is a prolific American writer whose four-decade career spans science fiction, horror, and young adult fiction across more than two hundred forty books. Best known for the interconnected Adversary Cycle, a sweeping supernatural saga that weaves together multiple storylines and characters across decades, Wilson has also built devoted followings around his Codename: Chandler spy thrillers and numerous anthology contributions. His versatile output demonstrates equal facility with adult horror, intricate science fiction concepts, and stories for younger readers, making him a rare author capable of engaging audiences across multiple genres and age groups.
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Adversary Cycle Series
Complete7 books (1981β2020)
F. Paul Wilson's Adversary Cycle comprises seven books published between 1981 and 2020, with the series now complete. The novels should be read in publication order, beginning with The Keep and concluding with Signalz. This horror and science fiction series blends Wilson's distinctive storytelling across standalone yet interconnected narratives spanning nearly four decades of publishing.
Start with The Keep, the first of 7 books in the Adversary Cycle series.
Start this series with The Keep
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Keep |
| 2 | The Tomb |
| 3 | The Touch |
| 4 | Reborn |
| 5 | Reprisal |
| 6 | Nightworld |
| 7 | Signalz |
Anthologies Series
Complete56 books (1971β2019)
This complete anthology series spans 56 books published between 1971 and 2019, featuring F. Paul Wilson's science fiction, horror, and fantasy contributions across multiple collections. Readers should follow publication order, beginning with the August 1971 issue of Analog Science Fiction/Science Fact. The series includes appearances in landmark anthologies such as Isaac Asimov's Marvels of Science Fiction, Best New Horror, and The Mammoth Book of Vampires, showcasing Wilson's versatility across genre boundaries over nearly five decades.
Start with Analog Science Fiction/Science Fact, August 1971, the first of 56 books in the Anthologies series.
Start this series with Analog Science Fiction/Science Fact, August 1971
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Analog Science Fiction/Science Fact, August 1971 |
| 2 | Heroic Fantasy |
| 3 | Isaac Asimov's Marvels of Science Fiction |
| 4 | Perpetual Light |
| 5 | Twilight Zone Magazine, December 1985 |
| 6 | Doom City |
| 7 | The Bone Yard |
| 8 | Hot Blood Tales of Erotic Horror |
| 9 | Razored Saddles |
| 10 | The Year's Best Fantasy: Second Annual Collection |
| 11 | Drabble II: Double Century |
| 12 | Best New Horror 2 |
| 13 | Dark at Heart |
| 14 | Freak Show |
| 15 | The Mammoth Book of Vampires |
| 16 | The Giant Book of Best New Horror |
| 17 | Cthulhu 2000 |
| 18 | Weird Business |
| 19 | Diagnosis |
| 20 | Millenium |
| 21 | The Mammoth Book of Dracula |
| 22 | October Dreams |
| 23 | The Mammoth Book of Best New Horror, #11 |
| 24 | Artifact |
| 25 | Shivers II |
| 26 | Shivers III |
| 27 | The Mammoth Book of New Terror |
| 28 | The Many Faces of Van Helsing |
| 29 | Dark Delicacies |
| 30 | Retro Pulp Tales |
| 31 | Dark Territories |
| 32 | The Best of Cemetery Dance II |
| 33 | Black Spiral Twisted Tales of TERROR |
| 34 | Masters Of Horror: Damned If You Don't |
| 35 | Rage Against the Night |
| 36 | Horror for Good |
| 37 | Rock On: The Greatest Hits of Science Fiction & Fantasy |
| 38 | Uncommon Assassins |
| 39 | Hauntings |
| 40 | Mister October, Volume I: An Anthology in Memory of Rick Hautala |
| 41 | The Worlds of Edgar Rice Burroughs |
| 42 | FaceOff |
| 43 | In The Dark |
| 44 | Piercing the Darkness |
| 45 | The Starry Wisdom Library |
| 46 | Crimespree Magazine #58 |
| 47 | Never Fear - Christmas Terrors |
| 48 | Never Fear - Phobias: Everyone Fears Something... |
| 49 | Uncharted Worlds |
| 50 | In the Footsteps of Dracula |
| 51 | Never Fear - The Apocalypse |
| 52 | Chiral Mad 4 |
| 53 | It's Alive |
| 54 | You, Human |
| 55 | Dark Tides |
| 56 | Tales of the Lost, Volume 1 |
Bibliomysteries Series
Likely Complete40 books (2012β2022)
Bibliomysteries is an anthology series of 40 mystery and crime short stories published between 2012 and 2022, featuring contributions from renowned authors including Jeffery Deaver, Nelson DeMille, Laura Lippman, and many others. Each standalone story centers on books, libraries, or literary elements as central to the mystery. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with An Acceptable Sacrifice by Jeffery Deaver, and 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)
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
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| 1 | An Acceptable Sacrifice(By: Jeffery Deaver) |
| 2 | Death Leaves a Bookmark(By: William Link) |
| 3 | Pronghorns of the Third Reich(By: C.J. Box) |
| 4 | The Book Case(By: Nelson DeMille) |
| 5 | The Book Thing(By: Laura Lippman) |
| 6 | The Book of Virtue(By: Ken Bruen) |
| 7 | Rides a Stranger(By: David Bell) |
| 8 | The Book of Ghosts(By: Reed Farrel Coleman) |
| 9 | The Final Testament(By: Peter Blauner) |
| 10 | The Long Sonata of the Dead(By: Andrew Taylor) |
| 11 | Book Club(By: Loren D. Estleman) |
| 12 | It's in the Book(By: Max Allan Collins,Mickey Spillane) |
| 13 | Remaindered(By: Peter Lovesey) |
| 14 | The Compendium of Srem |
| 15 | The Gospel of Sheba(By: Lyndsay Faye) |
| 16 | The Nature of My Inheritance(By: Bradford Morrow) |
| 17 | The Scroll(By: Anne Perry) |
| 18 | The Sequel(By: R.L. Stine) |
| 19 | What's in a Name?(By: Thomas H. Cook) |
| 20 | Condor in the Stacks(By: James Grady) |
| 21 | Every Seven Years(By: Denise Mina) |
| 22 | From the Queen(By: Carolyn Hart) |
| 23 | Mystery, Inc.(By: Joyce Carol Oates) |
| 24 | The Book of the Lion(By: Thomas Perry) |
| 25 | The Little Men(By: Megan Abbott) |
| 26 | Citadel(By: Stephen Hunter) |
| 27 | Dead Dames Don't Sing(By: John Harvey) |
| 28 | Reconciliation Day(By: Christopher Fowler) |
| 29 | The Haze(By: James W. Hall) |
| 30 | The Travelling Companion(By: Ian Rankin) |
| 31 | Hoodoo Harry(By: Joe R. Lansdale) |
| 32 | Seven Years(By: Peter Robinson) |
| 33 | The Caxton Private Lending Library & Book Depository(By: John Connolly) |
| 34 | The Hemingway Valise(By: Robert Olen Butler) |
| 35 | The Last Honest Horse Thief(By: Michael Koryta) |
| 36 | The Pretty Little Box(By: Charles Todd) |
| 37 | The Girl Who Did Say No(By: David Handler) |
| 38 | The Dark Door(By: Lisa Unger) |
| 39 | The Honeymoon Trap(By: Peter Swanson) |
| 40 | The Traitor(By: Martin Edwards) |
Children's Series
Complete1 book (2000β2000)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Christmas Thingy |
Codename: Chandler Series
Ongoing9 books (2011β2025)
The Codename: Chandler series spans nine books published between 2011 and 2025, with the sequence still ongoing. Most entries were co-written by Ann Voss Peterson and J.A. Konrath, with F. Paul Wilson credited as series author. Readers should follow publication order beginning with Flee to experience the full narrative arc as intended. The series blends science fiction and young adult elements across its expanding catalog.
Start with Flee(By: Ann Voss Peterson,J.A. Konrath), the first of 9 books in the Codename: Chandler series.
Start this series with Flee(By: Ann Voss Peterson,J.A. Konrath)
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Flee(By: Ann Voss Peterson,J.A. Konrath) |
| 2 | Spree(By: Ann Voss Peterson,J.A. Konrath) |
| 3 | Three(By: Ann Voss Peterson,J.A. Konrath) |
| 4 | Exposed(By: Ann Voss Peterson,J.A. Konrath) |
| 5 | Hit(By: Ann Voss Peterson,J.A. Konrath) |
| 6 | Naughty(By: Ann Voss Peterson,J.A. Konrath) |
| 7 | Fix |
| 8 | Rescue(By: Ann Voss Peterson,J.A. Konrath) |
| 9 | Free(By: Ann Voss Peterson,J.A. Konrath) |
Collections Series
Complete1 book (2020β2020)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Three Films and a Play(With: Matthew J. Costello) |
Duad Series
Likely Complete2 books (2021β2023)
The Duad series by F. Paul Wilson consists of two science fiction novels published between 2021 and 2023. Begin with Double Threat followed by Double Dose, reading them in publication order. The series appears to be complete at two books.
Start with Double Threat and read in order.
Start this series with Double Threat
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Double Threat |
| 2 | Double Dose |
Mysterious Profiles Series
Ongoing34 books (2022β2025)
Mysterious Profiles is an ongoing series of 33 books published between 2022 and 2025, featuring profiles of iconic detective and crime fiction characters created by various authors. The series includes entries on celebrated protagonists such as Jack Reacher, Hieronymus Bosch, Inspector Morse, and Charlie Parker, among many others, spanning multiple detective fiction franchises and styles. These books should be read in publication order to follow the series as intended. Each entry explores a different character's background, methods, and significance within crime and mystery literature.
Start with Alex Delaware(By: Jonathan Kellerman), the first of 33 books in the Mysterious Profiles series.
Start this series with Alex Delaware(By: Jonathan Kellerman)
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Alex Delaware(By: Jonathan Kellerman) |
| 2 | Aloysius X. L. Pendergast(By: Douglas Preston) |
| 3 | Aloysius X. L. Pendergast(By: Douglas Preston,Lincoln Child) |
| 4 | Amos Walker(By: Loren D. Estleman) |
| 5 | Bob Lee Swagger(By: Stephen Hunter) |
| 6 | Charlie Parker(By: John Connolly) |
| 7 | Charlie Resnick(By: John Harvey) |
| 8 | Charlotte and Thomas Pitt(By: Anne Perry) |
| 9 | Dismas Hardy(By: John Lescroart) |
| 10 | Elvis Cole and Joe Pike(By: Robert Crais) |
| 11 | Hieronymus Bosch(By: Michael Connelly) |
| 12 | Ian Rutledge(By: Charles Todd) |
| 13 | Inspector Morse(By: Colin Dexter) |
| 14 | Jack Reacher(By: Lee Child) |
| 15 | Jack Taylor(By: Ken Bruen) |
| 16 | Jane Whitefield(By: Thomas Perry) |
| 17 | John Rebus(By: Ian Rankin) |
| 18 | Lincoln Rhyme(By: Jeffery Deaver) |
| 19 | Lou Boldt(By: Ridley Pearson) |
| 20 | Maisie Dobbs(By: Jacqueline Winspear) |
| 21 | Mallory(By: Carol O'Connell) |
| 22 | Peter Decker and Rina Lazarus(By: Faye Kellerman) |
| 23 | Precious Ramotswe(By: Alexander McCall Smith) |
| 24 | Rambo(By: David Morrell) |
| 25 | Spenser(By: Robert B. Parker) |
| 26 | Tess Monaghan(By: Laura Lippman) |
| 27 | The Lincoln Lawyer(By: Michael Connelly) |
| 28 | Ben Kincaid(By: William Bernhardt) |
| 29 | Condor(By: James Grady) |
| 30 | Repairman Jack |
| 31 | Joe Pickett(By: C.J. Box) |
| 32 | Nathan Heller(By: Max Allan Collins) |
| 33 | Peter Diamond(By: Peter Lovesey) |
| 34 | Orphan X(By: Gregg Hurwitz) |
Night Visions Series
Complete11 books (1984β2006)
F. Paul Wilson's Night Visions series comprises 11 complete books published between 1984 and 2006, blending science fiction and horror across the collection. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Night Visions: In the Blood and continuing through Night Visions 12. These standalone-oriented entries allow readers to experience Wilson's dark speculative fiction independently, though reading sequentially provides the fullest experience of the author's evolving vision across the two-decade span.
Start with Night Visions: In the Blood, the first of 11 books in the Night Visions series.
Start this series with Night Visions: In the Blood
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Night Visions: In the Blood |
| 2 | Night Visions |
| 3 | Night Visions 2 |
| 4 | Night Visions 3 |
| 5 | Night Visions: The Hellbound Heart |
| 6 | Night Visions 6 |
| 7 | Night Visions 8 |
| 8 | Night Visions 9 |
| 9 | Night Visions 10 |
| 10 | Night Visions 11 |
| 11 | Night Visions 12 |
Nocturnia Series
Complete1 book (2013β2013)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Definitely Not Kansas |
Repairman Jack Series
Complete18 books (1984β2019)
The Repairman Jack series consists of 18 complete novels published between 1984 and 2019 and should be read in publication order starting with The Tomb. This science fiction and horror series follows the adventures of its titular character across interconnected standalone stories that gradually build toward larger mythological elements. The series concludes with Ground Zero and three additional final installments that bring the overarching narrative to completion.
Start with The Tomb, the first of 18 books in the Repairman Jack series.
Start this series with The Tomb
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Tomb |
| 2 | Nightworld |
| 3 | Conspiracies |
| 4 | Legacies |
| 5 | All the Rage |
| 6 | Hosts |
| 7 | The Haunted Air |
| 8 | Gateways |
| 9 | Crisscross |
| 10 | Infernal |
| 11 | Harbingers |
| 12 | The Last Rakosh |
| 13 | Bloodline |
| 14 | By the Sword |
| 15 | Ground Zero |
| 16 | Fatal Error |
| 17 | The Dark at the End |
| 18 | The Last Christmas |
Repairman Jack Short Stories/Novellas Series
Complete1 book (2017β2017)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Interlude at Duane's |
Repairman Jack Short Story Collections Series
Complete1 book (2011β2011)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Quick Fixes |
Repairman Jack: Scar-Lip Redux Series
Complete1 book (2020β2020)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | F. Paul Wilson's Repairman Jack: Scar-Lip Redux |
Repairman Jack: The Early Years Series
Complete3 books (2012β2014)
This three-book series by F. Paul Wilson follows Repairman Jack's early adventures, published between 2012 and 2014. The complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with Cold City and continuing through Dark City and Fear City. These books explore the origins of the iconic character before his later standalone adventures and interconnected novels.
Start with Cold City and read in order.
Start this series with Cold City
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Cold City |
| 2 | Dark City |
| 3 | Fear City |
Short Stories/Novellas Series
Complete10 books (1987β2018)
F. Paul Wilson's Short Stories/Novellas series spans ten books published between 1987 and 2018, collected in publication order beginning with Dat-Tay-Vao. The complete series includes Traps, Buckets, Pelts, The Barrens, Sex Slaves of the Dragon Tong, Reunion, Santa Jack, The Widow Lindley, and Wardenclyffe. These works blend science fiction, horror, and other genre elements across various narrative formats and lengths.
Start with Dat-Tay-Vao, the first of 10 books in the Short Stories/Novellas series.
Start this series with Dat-Tay-Vao
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Dat-Tay-Vao |
| 2 | Traps |
| 3 | Buckets |
| 4 | Pelts |
| 5 | The Barrens |
| 6 | Sex Slaves of the Dragon Tong |
| 7 | Reunion |
| 8 | Santa Jack |
| 9 | The Widow Lindley |
| 10 | Wardenclyffe |
Short Story Collections Series
Ongoing6 books (1989β2024)
F. Paul Wilson's Short Story Collections series spans from 1989 to 2024 and currently includes six books of short fiction across science fiction, horror, and young adult genres. These collections should be read in publication order, beginning with Soft and Others and continuing through the most recent entry, Other Sandboxes. The series remains ongoing, with new collections potentially forthcoming from this prolific author.
Start with Soft and Others, the first of 6 books in the Short Story Collections series.
Start this series with Soft and Others
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Soft and Others |
| 2 | Aftershock |
| 3 | Artifact |
| 4 | The Evil Entwines, Extended Version |
| 5 | Aftershock & Others |
| 6 | Other Sandboxes |
Sims Series
Complete6 books (2000β2010)
F. Paul Wilson's Sims series comprises six science fiction and horror novels published between 2000 and 2010, concluding as a complete collection. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with La Causa and proceeding through Sims, The Portero Method, Meerm, Zero, and Thy Brother's Keeper. This young adult-oriented series blends speculative fiction with darker themes across its full arc.
Start with La Causa, the first of 6 books in the Sims series.
Start this series with La Causa
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | La Causa |
| 2 | Sims |
| 3 | The Portero Method |
| 4 | Meerm |
| 5 | Zero |
| 6 | Thy Brother's Keeper |
Standalone Novels Series
Complete13 books (1990β2014)
F. Paul Wilson's Standalone Novels series comprises thirteen complete books published between 1990 and 2014 across multiple genres including science fiction, horror, and young adult. These works should be read in publication order, beginning with Midnight Mass and concluding with Demonsong, with several entries written in collaboration with other authors including Blake Crouch, Jeff Strand, J.A. Konrath, and Sarah Pinborough. Each novel stands alone as an independent story while forming part of the author's broader body of work during this period.
Start with Midnight Mass, the first of 13 books in the Standalone Novels series.
Start this series with Midnight Mass
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Midnight Mass |
| 2 | The Select |
| 3 | Implant |
| 4 | Mirage |
| 5 | Virgin |
| 6 | Deep as the Marrow |
| 7 | Nightkill |
| 8 | Masque |
| 9 | The Fifth Harmonic |
| 10 | Draculas(With: Blake Crouch,Jeff Strand,J.A. Konrath) |
| 11 | The Proteus Cure |
| 12 | A Necessary End(With: Sarah Pinborough) |
| 13 | Demonsong |
The Dream Weaver Books on Writing Fiction Series
Complete2 books (2017β2018)
F. Paul Wilson's Dream Weaver Books on Writing Fiction is a completed two-book series published in 2017 and 2018 that should be read in publication order. The series consists of Where Nightmares Come From followed by It's Alive, offering craft instruction from the prolific author of science fiction and horror.
Start with Where Nightmares Come From and read in order.
Start this series with Where Nightmares Come From
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Where Nightmares Come From |
| 2 | It's Alive |
The Hidden Series
Ongoing2 books (2024β2024)
F. Paul Wilson's The Hidden is an ongoing science fiction and horror series for young adult readers consisting of two books published in 2024. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Lexie followed by The Upwelling.
Start with Lexie and read in order.
Start this series with Lexie
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Lexie |
| 2 | The Upwelling |
The ICE Sequence Series
Complete3 books (2016β2019)
F. Paul Wilson's ICE Sequence is a completed three-book science fiction series spanning 2016 to 2019. The novelsβPanacea, The God Gene, and The Void Protocolβshould be read in publication order to experience the story as intended. This trilogy blends science fiction and horror elements across its arc.
Start with Panacea and read in order.
Start this series with Panacea
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Panacea |
| 2 | The God Gene |
| 3 | The Void Protocol |
The LaNague Federation Series
Complete5 books (1976β1989)
The LaNague Federation is a complete five-book science fiction series by F. Paul Wilson published between 1976 and 1989. The novels should be read in publication order, beginning with Healer and continuing through Wheels Within Wheels, An Enemy of the State, The Tery, and Dydeetown World. This series spans more than a decade of releases and provides a comprehensive narrative arc best experienced from first book to last.
Start with Healer, the first of 5 books in the The LaNague Federation series.
Start this series with Healer
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Healer |
| 2 | Wheels Within Wheels |
| 3 | An Enemy of the State |
| 4 | The Tery |
| 5 | Dydeetown World |
The Secret History of the World Series
Complete5 books (1988β2019)
F. Paul Wilson's Secret History of the World series comprises five books published between 1988 and 2019, blending science fiction, horror, and young adult elements across a completed narrative arc. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with Black Wind and continuing through Sibs, The Barrens and Others, The Peabody-Ozymandias Traveling Circus & Oddity Emporium, and concluding with Secret Stories. This finished series offers readers a comprehensive exploration of Wilson's expansive fictional universe across nearly three decades of storytelling.
Start with Black Wind, the first of 5 books in the The Secret History of the World series.
Start this series with Black Wind
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Black Wind |
| 2 | Sibs / Sister Night |
| 3 | The Barrens and Others |
| 4 | The Peabody- Ozymandias Traveling Circus & Oddity Emporium |
| 5 | Secret Stories |
Young Repairman Jack Series
Complete3 books (2008β2010)
This complete young adult series by F. Paul Wilson consists of three books published between 2008 and 2010, following the early adventures of the resourceful protagonist Jack. The trilogy should be read in publication order, beginning with Secret Histories and continuing through Secret Circles and Secret Vengeance. These science fiction and horror tales blend mystery and action across their interconnected narrative arc.
Start with Secret Histories and read in order.
Start this series with Secret Histories
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Secret Histories |
| 2 | Secret Circles |
| 3 | Secret Vengeance |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has F. Paul Wilson written?
- F. Paul Wilson has written 241 books across 25 series. Their published works span from 1971 to 2025.
- What is the first book in each F. Paul Wilson series?
- Here are the first books in F. Paul Wilson's series: Adversary Cycle: The Keep; Anthologies: Analog Science Fiction/Science Fact, August 1971; Bibliomysteries: An Acceptable Sacrifice(By: Jeffery Deaver); Codename: Chandler: Flee(By: Ann Voss Peterson,J.A. Konrath); Duad: Double Threat.
- What order should I read F. Paul Wilson's books?
- We recommend reading F. Paul Wilson's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is F. Paul Wilson still writing new books?
- Yes, F. Paul Wilson has 4 ongoing series: Codename: Chandler, Mysterious Profiles, Short Story Collections, The Hidden.

