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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

Complete

1 book (2020–2020)

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The Girl Left Behind

Murderers' Row Series

Complete

3 books (2020–2020)

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

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Murderers' Row Volume One
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Murderers' Row Volume Three(By: John Ferak,Chris Russo Blackwood)
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Murderers' Row Volume Two(With: Burl Barer,Steve Jackson)

Non-Fiction Series

Likely Complete

3 books (2012–2021)

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

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Dance With the Devil
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Nothing This Evil Ever Dies
3
Surviving Dirty John

Standalone Novels Series

Complete

1 book (2022–2022)

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The Sunlight Through the Clouds

Tom Callahan Series

Complete

1 book (2026–2026)

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True Crime Series

Complete

41 books (2003–2020)

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.

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Murder In The Heartland
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Sleep In Heavenly Peace
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Because You Loved Me
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I'll Be Watching You
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The Devil's Rooming House
15
Crimes of the Presidents
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17
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The Devil's Right Hand
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Never See Them Again
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23
The Eastbound Strangler
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25
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Kiss of the She-Devil
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Madness, Sex, Serial Killer.
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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.

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