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Marcus Sakey Reading Order

4 series · 19 books · Born 1974

Mystery & Thriller

Marcus Sakey is a talented American novelist known for his gripping storytelling and engaging thrillers. With a diverse body of work that includes 19 books across four series, he has made a significant impact on the genre, particularly with his noteworthy title, the Brilliance Saga. Active between 2007 and 2017, he also explores various formats through standalone novels, short stories, novellas, and anthologies.

Anthologies Series

Complete

5 books (2008–2014)

Start with Sin, the first of 5 books in the Anthologies series.

#Title
1
Cover of Sin
2
Scar Tissue
2010Buy 🇺🇸
3
D*CKED
2011Buy 🇺🇸
4
Cover of No Rest for the Dead
No Rest for the Dead
2011Buy 🇺🇸
5
Cover of Chicago Blues
Chicago Blues
2014Buy 🇺🇸

Brilliance Saga Series

Complete

3 books (2013–2016)

Start with Brilliance and read in order.

#Title
1
Cover of Brilliance
Brilliance
2013Buy 🇺🇸
2
Cover of A Better World
A Better World
2014Buy 🇺🇸
3
Cover of Written in Fire
Written in Fire
2016Buy 🇺🇸

Short Stories/Novellas Series

Complete

4 books (2009–2010)

Start with The Desert Here and the Desert Far Away, the first of 4 books in the Short Stories/Novellas series.

#Title
1
The Desert Here and the Desert Far Away
2009Buy 🇺🇸
2
As Breathing
2010Buy 🇺🇸
3
Gravity and Need
2010Buy 🇺🇸
4
No One
2010Buy 🇺🇸

Standalone Novels Series

Complete

7 books (2007–2017)

Start with The Blade Itself, the first of 7 books in the Standalone Novels series.

#Title
1
Cover of The Blade Itself
The Blade Itself
2007Buy 🇺🇸
2
Cover of At the City's Edge
At the City's Edge
2008Buy 🇺🇸
3
Cover of Good People
Good People
2008Buy 🇺🇸
4
Cover of The Amateurs
The Amateurs
2009Buy 🇺🇸
5
Cover of No Turning Back
No Turning Back
2010Buy 🇺🇸
6
Cover of The Two Deaths of Daniel Hayes
The Two Deaths of Daniel Hayes
2011Buy 🇺🇸
7
Cover of Afterlife
Afterlife
2017Buy 🇺🇸

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Marcus Sakey written?
Marcus Sakey has written 19 books across 4 series. Their published works span from 2007 to 2017.
What is the first book in each Marcus Sakey series?
Here are the first books in Marcus Sakey's series: Anthologies: Sin; Brilliance Saga: Brilliance; Short Stories/Novellas: The Desert Here and the Desert Far Away.
What order should I read Marcus Sakey's books?
We recommend reading Marcus Sakey's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Are Marcus Sakey's series complete?
Marcus Sakey has 4 completed series.

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