M. William Phelps Reading Order
6 series Β· 50 books
M. William Phelps is an investigative journalist and crime writer who has built his career examining real criminal cases with meticulous research and narrative skill. Best known for his true crime works spanning the Murderers' Row and True Crime series, Phelps brings his background in journalism to create compelling accounts of actual crimes and the people behind them. With over 40 books published between 2003 and 2020, he has also expanded his reach through podcasting and television, establishing himself as a prominent voice in the true crime genre.
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Linda Kane Series
Complete1 book (2020β2020)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Girl Left Behind |
Murderers' Row Series
Complete3 books (2020β2020)
Murderers' Row is a three-volume true crime series by M. William Phelps, completed in 2020, with various co-authors contributing to individual installments. The series should be read in publication order beginning with Volume One, followed by Volume Two and Volume Three. Each volume explores criminal cases and investigations in the mystery and thriller genre grounded in factual crime narratives.
Start with Murderers' Row Volume One and read in order.
Start this series with Murderers' Row Volume One
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
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| 1 | Murderers' Row Volume One |
| 2 | Murderers' Row Volume Three(By: John Ferak,Chris Russo Blackwood) |
| 3 | Murderers' Row Volume Two(With: Burl Barer,Steve Jackson) |
Non-Fiction Series
Likely Complete3 books (2012β2021)
M. William Phelps' true crime trilogy spans from 2012 to 2021, comprising Dance With the Devil, Nothing This Evil Ever Dies, and Surviving Dirty John. These standalone non-fiction investigations should be read in publication order to follow the author's chronological development of each case. The series appears to be complete as of 2021.
Start with Dance With the Devil and read in order.
Start this series with Dance With the Devil
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Dance With the Devil |
| 2 | Nothing This Evil Ever Dies |
| 3 | Surviving Dirty John |
Standalone Novels Series
Complete1 book (2022β2022)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Sunlight Through the Clouds |
Tom Callahan Series
Complete1 book (2026β2026)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | They Came For Blood |
True Crime Series
Complete41 books (2003β2020)
M. William Phelps' True Crime series comprises 41 nonfiction works published between 2003 and 2020, exploring real criminal cases and investigations across America. The series is complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with Perfect Poison. Each book stands alone as a self-contained true crime narrative, making the series accessible to readers who may pick up individual titles while offering continuity for those following the complete collection.
Start with Perfect Poison, the first of 41 books in the True Crime series.
Start this series with Perfect Poison
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Perfect Poison |
| 2 | Lethal Guardian |
| 3 | Every Move You Make |
| 4 | Murder In The Heartland |
| 5 | Sleep In Heavenly Peace |
| 6 | Because You Loved Me |
| 7 | I'll Be Watching You |
| 8 | If Looks Could Kill |
| 9 | Nathan Hale |
| 10 | Cruel Death |
| 11 | Deadly Secrets |
| 12 | Death Trap |
| 13 | Kill For Me |
| 14 | The Devil's Rooming House |
| 15 | Crimes of the Presidents |
| 16 | Love Her To Death |
| 17 | The Devil's Right Hand |
| 18 | Too Young to Kill |
| 19 | Jane Doe No More |
| 20 | Murder, New England |
| 21 | Never See Them Again |
| 22 | The Dead Soul |
| 23 | The Eastbound Strangler |
| 24 | Bad Girls |
| 25 | Kiss of the She-Devil |
| 26 | Madness, Sex, Serial Killer. |
| 27 | Obsessed |
| 28 | She Survived |
| 29 | The Killing Kind |
| 30 | Evil Minds |
| 31 | I'd Kill For You |
| 32 | To Love and to Kill |
| 33 | If You Only Knew |
| 34 | Murderers' Row |
| 35 | One Breath Away |
| 36 | Beautifully Cruel |
| 37 | Dangerous Ground |
| 38 | Don't Tell a Soul |
| 39 | Targeted |
| 40 | Where Monsters Hide |
| 41 | We Thought We Knew You |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has M. William Phelps written?
- M. William Phelps has written 50 books across 6 series. Their published works span from 2003 to 2026.
- What is the first book in each M. William Phelps series?
- Here are the first books in M. William Phelps's series: Murderers' Row: Murderers' Row Volume One; Non-Fiction: Dance With the Devil; True Crime: Perfect Poison.
- What order should I read M. William Phelps's books?
- We recommend reading M. William Phelps's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are M. William Phelps's series complete?
- M. William Phelps has 5 completed series.

