Mark de Castrique Reading Order
7 series · 26 books
Mark de Castrique crafts mystery and literary fiction across multiple series, drawing on his unique upbringing in a North Carolina funeral home to create narratives rich with atmosphere and moral complexity. A seasoned producer and Emmy-winning documentarian, he brings cinematic precision to his storytelling, earning critical acclaim from major review publications for his work spanning detective procedurals like the Sam Blackman series and the Buryin' Barry Mysteries. With over two dozen novels published since 2003, de Castrique has established himself as a skilled architect of interlocking mysteries and character-driven thrillers that explore the darker corners of American life.
Anthologies Series
Complete1 book (2017–2017)
Buryin' Barry Mysteries Series
Complete7 books (2003–2018)
Start with Dangerous Undertaking, the first of 7 books in the Buryin' Barry Mysteries series.
Start this series with Dangerous Undertaking
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Plays Series
Complete1 book (2012–2012)
Sam Blackman Series
Likely Complete8 books (2003–2021)
Start with Blackman's Coffin, the first of 8 books in the Sam Blackman series.
Start this series with Blackman's Coffin
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Secret Lives Mysteries Series
Ongoing3 books (2022–2025)
Start with Secret Lives and read in order.
Start this series with Secret Lives
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Short Story Collections Series
Complete1 book (2011–2011)
Standalone Novels Series
Complete5 books (2008–2016)
Start with A Conspiracy of Genes, the first of 5 books in the Standalone Novels series.
Start this series with A Conspiracy of Genes
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Mark de Castrique written?
- Mark de Castrique has written 26 books across 7 series. Their published works span from 2003 to 2025.
- What is the first book in each Mark de Castrique series?
- Here are the first books in Mark de Castrique's series: Buryin' Barry Mysteries: Dangerous Undertaking; Sam Blackman: Blackman's Coffin; Secret Lives Mysteries: Secret Lives.
- What order should I read Mark de Castrique's books?
- We recommend reading Mark de Castrique's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Mark de Castrique still writing new books?
- Yes, Mark de Castrique has 1 ongoing series: Secret Lives Mysteries.