Franklin Horton Reading Order
7 series · 39 books
Franklin Horton is a Virginia-based author who specializes in post-apocalyptic thrillers and action-driven science fiction. With over thirty-eight books spanning multiple series, he has built a reputation for intense, survival-focused narratives that blend speculative worldbuilding with fast-paced plots. His most recognized works include The Borrowed World and Mad Mick series, though his prolific output across seven distinct series offers readers numerous entry points into his gritty, high-stakes fiction universes.
Borrowed World Series
Ongoing12 books (2015–2025)
Start with Ashes of the Unspeakable, the first of 12 books in the Borrowed World series.
Start this series with Ashes of the Unspeakable
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Defeated Creek Series
Complete2 books (2024–2026)
Start this series with Willie
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Complete4 books (2016–2019)
Start with Locker Nine, the first of 4 books in the Locker Nine series.
Start this series with Locker Nine
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Mad Mick Series
Ongoing12 books (2018–2026)
Start with The Mad Mick, the first of 12 books in the Mad Mick series.
Start this series with The Mad Mick
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Standalone Novels Series
Complete1 book (2018–2018)
The Way of Dan Series
Ongoing5 books (2020–2025)
Start with Burning Down Boise, the first of 5 books in the The Way of Dan series.
Start this series with Burning Down Boise
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Likely Complete3 books (2020–2023)
Start with Hard Trauma and read in order.
Start this series with Hard Trauma
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on AudibleFrequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Franklin Horton written?
- Franklin Horton has written 39 books across 7 series. Their published works span from 2015 to 2026.
- What is the first book in each Franklin Horton series?
- Here are the first books in Franklin Horton's series: Borrowed World: Ashes of the Unspeakable; Defeated Creek: Willie; Locker Nine: Locker Nine; Mad Mick: The Mad Mick; The Way of Dan: Burning Down Boise.
- What order should I read Franklin Horton's books?
- We recommend reading Franklin Horton's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Franklin Horton still writing new books?
- Yes, Franklin Horton has 3 ongoing series: Borrowed World, Mad Mick, The Way of Dan.