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Marcus Sakey Reading Order

4 series · 19 books · Born 1974

Mystery & Thriller

Marcus Sakey is an American thriller writer whose career spans multiple genres and formats, from crime fiction to science fiction. Known for his intense plotting and character-driven narratives, Sakey has built a substantial body of work across standalone novels, short fiction, and his Brilliance Saga, a series blending speculative elements with high-stakes storytelling. His nineteen books, published between 2007 and 2017, establish him as a versatile voice in contemporary suspense fiction who moves fluidly between standalone mysteries and interconnected world-building.

Anthologies Series

Complete

5 books (2008–2014)

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

Start this series with Sin

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No Rest for the Dead
2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
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Chicago Blues
2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Brilliance Saga Series

Complete

3 books (2013–2016)

Start with Brilliance and read in order.

Start this series with Brilliance

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2
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A Better World
2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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Written in Fire
2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

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.

Start this series with The Desert Here and the Desert Far Away

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The Desert Here and the Desert Far Away
2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
As Breathing
2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
Gravity and Need
2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4

Standalone Novels Series

Complete

7 books (2007–2017)

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

Start this series with The Blade Itself

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