Matthew James Reading Order
17 series · 66 books
Matthew James is a prolific author known for his gripping thrillers and adventurous narratives. With a remarkable catalog of 66 books spanning 17 series, his notable works include the Alex Wake Thrillers and the Dark Island Trilogy. Active from 2008 to 2026, James has captivated readers with his dynamic storytelling and rich character development.
Alex Wake Thrillers Series
Complete1 book (2023–2023)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Midnight Mass 2023Buy 🇺🇸 |
Anthologies Series
Complete2 books (2008–2009)
Start with How the Doctor Changed My Life and read in order.
Bones Bonebrake Adventures Series
Likely Complete6 books (2015–2023)
Start with Primitive(By: David Wood), the first of 6 books in the Bones Bonebrake Adventures series.
Charlee Flynn Series
Ongoing4 books (2023–2026)
Start with The Cursed Thief, the first of 4 books in the Charlee Flynn series.
Dane Maddock Universe Series
Ongoing16 books (2017–2025)
Start with Urban Legend(By: David Wood), the first of 16 books in the Dane Maddock Universe series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Urban Legend(By: David Wood) 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  Berserk(With: David Wood) 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 | Brainwash(By: David Wood) 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  Cavern(By: David Wood,Terry W. Ervin II) 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  Devil's Face(By: David Wood,Stephen John) 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  Herald(By: David Wood) 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  The Tomb(By: David Wood) 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  Maug(By: David Wood) 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 | The Elementals(By: David Wood,Sean Ellis) 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 | Legends(By: David Wood) 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 |  Shasta(By: David Wood) 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 | Emerald Dragon(By: David Wood) 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 | Golden Dragon(By: David Wood) 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 | Baal(By: David Wood,C.B. Matson) 2023Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 15 | Curse of the Cryptid(By: David Wood) 2025Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 16 | The Gray Ghost(By: David Wood,Stephen John) 2025Buy 🇺🇸 |
Dark Island Trilogy Series
Ongoing3 books (2018–2026)
Start with Dark Island and read in order.
Dead Moon Series
Complete4 books (2016–2019)
Start with Dead Moon, the first of 4 books in the Dead Moon series.
Dead Moon SS Series
Complete1 book (2019–2019)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Nightmare at the Museum 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
Hank Boyd Series
Complete4 books (2015–2017)
Start with Blood and Sand, the first of 4 books in the Hank Boyd series.
Jack Reilly Series
Ongoing7 books (2020–2025)
Start with The Forgotten Fortune, the first of 7 books in the Jack Reilly series.
Logan Reed Thrillers Series
Complete2 books (2016–2016)
Start with Evolve and read in order.
Matthew James Short Stories/Novellas Series
Complete1 book (2017–2017)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Broken Glass 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
Matthew James Standalone Novels Series
Ongoing4 books (2018–2025)
Start with The Dragon, the first of 4 books in the Matthew James Standalone Novels series.
Relics of God Series
Ongoing2 books (2023–2024)
Start with The Blood King and read in order.
The Hank Boyd Origins Series
Complete1 book (2017–2017)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  The Cursed Pharaoh 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
The Unseen Series
Likely Complete5 books (2022–2023)
Start with Desolation, the first of 5 books in the The Unseen series.
Zahra Kane Archeological Thrillers Series
Likely Complete3 books (2022–2023)
Start with Empire Lost and read in order.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Matthew James written?
- Matthew James has written 66 books across 17 series. Their published works span from 2008 to 2026.
- What is the first book in each Matthew James series?
- Here are the first books in Matthew James's series: Anthologies: How the Doctor Changed My Life; Bones Bonebrake Adventures: Primitive(By: David Wood); Charlee Flynn: The Cursed Thief; Dane Maddock Universe: Urban Legend(By: David Wood); Dark Island Trilogy: Dark Island.
- What order should I read Matthew James's books?
- We recommend reading Matthew James's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Matthew James still writing new books?
- Yes, Matthew James has 6 ongoing series: Charlee Flynn, Dane Maddock Universe, Dark Island Trilogy, Jack Reilly, Matthew James Standalone Novels and 1 more.