Michael Ledwidge Reading Order
7 series · 46 books
Michael Ledwidge is a prolific thriller and mystery writer whose career spans more than two decades and includes collaborations with major bestselling authors. He is best known for co-creating the Daniel X series, featuring a teenage alien hunter, and the Michael Bennett police procedural franchise, which has grown into one of contemporary crime fiction's most recognizable sagas. With over 45 books published across multiple series, Ledwidge has established himself as a versatile storyteller who moves fluidly between high-concept science fiction thrillers and gritty crime narratives.
Daniel X Series
Likely Complete8 books (2007–2022)
Start with The Dangerous Days of Daniel X(With: James Patterson), the first of 8 books in the Daniel X series.
Start this series with The Dangerous Days of Daniel X(With: James Patterson)
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Daniel X Graphic Novels Series
Complete4 books (2008–2012)
Start with Alien Hunter(By: James Patterson,Leopoldo Gout), the first of 4 books in the Daniel X Graphic Novels series.
Start this series with Alien Hunter(By: James Patterson,Leopoldo Gout)
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Michael Bennett Series
Ongoing18 books (2007–2026)
Start with Step on a Crack(With: James Patterson), the first of 18 books in the Michael Bennett series.
Start this series with Step on a Crack(With: James Patterson)
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Michael Gannon Series
Ongoing5 books (2020–2025)
Start with Stop at Nothing, the first of 5 books in the Michael Gannon series.
Start this series with Stop at Nothing
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Non-Fiction Series
Complete1 book (2026–2026)
Standalone Novels Series
Likely Complete7 books (1999–2023)
Start with The Narrowback, the first of 7 books in the Standalone Novels series.
Start this series with The Narrowback
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Zoo Series
Complete3 books (2012–2016)
Start with Zoo and read in order.
Start this series with Zoo
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Michael Ledwidge written?
- Michael Ledwidge has written 46 books across 7 series. Their published works span from 1999 to 2026.
- What is the first book in each Michael Ledwidge series?
- Here are the first books in Michael Ledwidge's series: Daniel X: The Dangerous Days of Daniel X(With: James Patterson); Daniel X Graphic Novels: Alien Hunter(By: James Patterson,Leopoldo Gout); Michael Bennett: Step on a Crack(With: James Patterson); Michael Gannon: Stop at Nothing; Zoo: Zoo.
- What order should I read Michael Ledwidge's books?
- We recommend reading Michael Ledwidge's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Michael Ledwidge still writing new books?
- Yes, Michael Ledwidge has 2 ongoing series: Michael Bennett, Michael Gannon.