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John Farrow Reading Order

3 series · 21 books

Mystery & Thriller

John Farrow is a distinguished author known for his gripping crime and mystery novels. With a prolific career spanning from 1977 to 2025, he has penned 21 works across three compelling series, including Émile Cinq-Mars and The Storm Murders Trilogy, alongside several standalone novels. His storytelling prowess is evident in his notable works that keep readers on the edge of their seats.

Standalone Novels Series

Complete

7 books (1977–2014)

Start with High Water Chants, the first of 7 books in the Standalone Novels series.

#Title
1
Cover of High Water Chants
High Water Chants
1977Buy 🇺🇸
2
Cover of Onyx John(As: Trevor Ferguson)
Onyx John(As: Trevor Ferguson)
1985Buy 🇺🇸
3
Cover of The Kinkajou(As: Trevor Ferguson)
The Kinkajou(As: Trevor Ferguson)
1989Buy 🇺🇸
4
The True Life Adventures of Sparrow Drinkwater
1993Buy 🇺🇸
5
The Fire Line
1995Buy 🇺🇸
6
Cover of The Timekeeper(As: Trevor Ferguson)
The Timekeeper(As: Trevor Ferguson)
1995Buy 🇺🇸
7
Cover of The River Burns
The River Burns
2014Buy 🇺🇸

The Storm Murders Trilogy Series

Complete

3 books (2015–2017)

Start with The Storm Murders and read in order.

#Title
1
The Storm Murders
2015Buy 🇺🇸
2
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Seven Days Dead
2016Buy 🇺🇸
3
Cover of Perish the Day
Perish the Day
2017Buy 🇺🇸

Émile Cinq-Mars Series

Ongoing

11 books (2000–2025)

Start with City Of Ice, the first of 11 books in the Émile Cinq-Mars series.

#Title
1
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City Of Ice
2000Buy 🇺🇸
2
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Ice Lake
2001Buy 🇺🇸
3
Cover of River City
River City
2011Buy 🇺🇸
4
The Storm Murders
2015Buy 🇺🇸
5
Cover of Seven Days Dead
Seven Days Dead
2016Buy 🇺🇸
6
Cover of Perish the Day
Perish the Day
2017Buy 🇺🇸
7
Cover of Ball Park
Ball Park
2019Buy 🇺🇸
8
Cover of Roar Back
Roar Back
2020Buy 🇺🇸
9
Cover of Lady Jail
Lady Jail
2021Buy 🇺🇸
10
Cover of A Patient Death
A Patient Death
2023Buy 🇺🇸
11
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Bright Shining As the Sun
2025Buy 🇺🇸

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has John Farrow written?
John Farrow has written 21 books across 3 series. Their published works span from 1977 to 2025.
What is the first book in each John Farrow series?
Here are the first books in John Farrow's series: The Storm Murders Trilogy: The Storm Murders; Émile Cinq-Mars: City Of Ice.
What order should I read John Farrow's books?
We recommend reading John Farrow's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is John Farrow still writing new books?
Yes, John Farrow has 1 ongoing series: Émile Cinq-Mars.

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