Reading Order List β€” Book Series Reading Order Guide

J. Carson Black Reading Order

8 series Β· 26 books

J. Carson Black is an American crime fiction writer known for her gripping narratives and complex characters. With an impressive portfolio of 26 books spanning eight series, including standout series like Laura Cardinal and Cyril Landry, she has captivated readers since her debut in 1990. Her notable works also feature standalone novels and collections of short stories and novellas, showcasing her versatility in storytelling until her last publication in 2018.

Anthologies Series

Complete

1 book (2012–2012)

#Title
1
Uncommon Assassins

Cyril Landry Series

Complete

3 books (2011–2015)

Start with The Shop and read in order.

#Title
1
2
Cover of Hard Return
Hard Return
3
Cover of Spectre Black
Spectre Black

Flight 12 Begins Series

Complete

5 books (2014–2015)

Start with Flight 12, the first of 5 books in the Flight 12 Begins series.

#Title
1
2
Flight 12 Begins: 1(By: Allan Leverone)
3
Flight 12 Begins: 5(By: Aaron M. Patterson)
4
Moonlight Breaks Bad(By: Vincent Zandri)
5
Side Steal(By: Robert Gregory Browne)

Laura Cardinal Series

Complete

5 books (2005–2014)

Start with Darkness on the Edge of Town, the first of 5 books in the Laura Cardinal series.

#Title
1
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Darkness on the Edge of Town
2
Dark Side of the Moon
3
The Devil's Hour
4
5

Maggie O'Neil Series

Complete

2 books (2013–2018)

Start with Roadside Attraction and read in order.

#Title
1
Roadside Attraction
2
Vicious Cycle

Short Stories/Novellas Series

Complete

1 book (2011–2011)

#Title
1
Pony Rides

Short Story Collections Series

Complete

2 books (2011–2017)

Start with The BlueLight Special and read in order.

#Title
1
The BlueLight Special
2

Standalone Novels Series

Complete

7 books (1990–2013)

Start with Darkscope, the first of 7 books in the Standalone Novels series.

#Title
1
2
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Dark Horse
3
The Desert Waits
4
The Tombstone Rose
5
6
Superstitions
7
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The Survivors Club

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has J. Carson Black written?
J. Carson Black has written 26 books across 8 series. Their published works span from 1990 to 2018.
What is the first book in each J. Carson Black series?
Here are the first books in J. Carson Black's series: Cyril Landry: The Shop; Flight 12 Begins: Flight 12; Laura Cardinal: Darkness on the Edge of Town; Maggie O'Neil: Roadside Attraction; Short Story Collections: The BlueLight Special.
What order should I read J. Carson Black's books?
We recommend reading J. Carson Black's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Are J. Carson Black's series complete?
J. Carson Black has 8 completed series.

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