John Marrs Reading Order
4 series · 17 books
John Marrs is a British thriller writer who blends psychological suspense with speculative science fiction, drawing on his background as a journalist to craft compelling narratives grounded in plausible near-future scenarios. He gained widespread recognition through The One, which became a Netflix series, and has built an interconnected universe across multiple standalone novels that explore dystopian possibilities and human relationships. His body of work spans dark psychological thrillers and ambitious speculative fiction that examines how technology and chance intersect with personal destiny.
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Dark Future Series
Complete1 book (2026–2026)
Short Stories/Novellas Series
Complete1 book (2026–2026)
Standalone Novels Series
Ongoing10 books (2013–2026)
John Marrs has written ten standalone mystery and thriller novels published between 2013 and 2026, with the series still ongoing. Each book functions independently with its own plot and characters, so readers can begin with any title, though following publication order starting with The Wronged Sons or When You Disappeared is recommended to experience the author's evolving style and storytelling. The complete series includes Welcome To Wherever You Are, The Vacation, The Good Samaritan, Her Last Move, What Lies Between Us, Keep It In The Family, The Stranger in Her House, You Killed Me First, and Dead in the Water.
Start with The Wronged Sons / When You Disappeared, the first of 10 books in the Standalone Novels series.
Start this series with The Wronged Sons / When You Disappeared
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The One Universe Series
Ongoing5 books (2016–2024)
John Marrs's One Universe series consists of five mystery thrillers published between 2016 and 2024, with the series still ongoing. Each book should be read in publication order, beginning with The One and continuing through The Passengers, The Minders, The Marriage Act, and The Family Experiment. The series explores interconnected speculative scenarios that examine human relationships and societal control through a thriller lens.
Start with The One, the first of 5 books in the The One Universe series.
Start this series with The One
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has John Marrs written?
- John Marrs has written 17 books across 4 series. Their published works span from 2013 to 2026.
- What is the first book in each John Marrs series?
- Here are the first books in John Marrs's series: The One Universe: The One.
- What order should I read John Marrs's books?
- We recommend reading John Marrs's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is John Marrs still writing new books?
- Yes, John Marrs has 2 ongoing series: Standalone Novels, The One Universe.