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Michael Prescott

Michael Prescott Reading Order

7 series Β· 35 books

Michael Prescott is a prolific American author known for his gripping crime fiction, with a career spanning from 1988 to 2023. He has penned 35 books across seven series, including popular works featuring characters like Abby Sinclair and Tess McCallum, as well as Bonnie Parker. In addition to novels, his repertoire includes non-fiction and collections of short stories and novellas, showcasing his versatility as a writer.

Abby Sinclair & Tess McCallum Series

Complete

5 books (2000–2007)

Start with The Shadow Hunter, the first of 5 books in the Abby Sinclair & Tess McCallum series.

#Title
1
Cover of The Shadow Hunter
The Shadow Hunter
2
Next Victim
3
Cover of Dangerous Games
Dangerous Games
4
Cover of Mortal Faults
Mortal Faults
5
Cover of Final Sins
Final Sins

Anthologies Series

Complete

2 books (1994–1995)

Start with Valyra and the Dragons and Other Fanciful Adventure Stories and read in order.

#Title
1
Cover of Valyra and the Dragons and Other Fanciful Adventure Stories
Valyra and the Dragons and Other Fanciful Adventure Stories
2
Cover of Vampire Detectives
Vampire Detectives

Bonnie Parker Series

Likely Complete

6 books (2013–2023)

Start with Cold Around the Heart, the first of 6 books in the Bonnie Parker series.

#Title
1
Cover of Cold Around the Heart
Cold Around the Heart
2
Cover of Blood in the Water
Blood in the Water
3
Cover of Bad to the Bone
Bad to the Bone
4
Cover of Skin in the Game
Skin in the Game
5
Cover of Tears for the Dead
Tears for the Dead
6
Hair of the Dog

Non-Fiction Series

Complete

1 book (2021–2021)

#Title
1
Cover of The Far Horizon: Perspectives on Life Beyond Death
The Far Horizon: Perspectives on Life Beyond Death

Short Stories Collections Series

Complete

1 book (2013–2013)

#Title
1
Cover of Steel Trap and Other Stories
Steel Trap and Other Stories

Short Stories/Novellas Series

Complete

4 books (2013–2017)

Start with Chasing Omega, the first of 4 books in the Short Stories/Novellas series.

#Title
1
Cover of Chasing Omega
Chasing Omega
2
Cover of A Straw in the Wind
A Straw in the Wind
3
Die Wide Awake
4
Cover of The Street
The Street

Standalone Novels Series

Complete

16 books (1988–2012)

Start with Manstopper(As:Douglas Borton), the first of 16 books in the Standalone Novels series.

#Title
1
Cover of Manstopper(As:Douglas Borton)
Manstopper(As:Douglas Borton)
2
Cover of Deathsong(As:Douglas Borton)
Deathsong(As:Douglas Borton)
3
Cover of Dreamhouse(As:Douglas Borton)
Dreamhouse(As:Douglas Borton)
4
Cover of Kane(As:Douglas Borton)
Kane(As:Douglas Borton)
5
Cover of Shadow Dance(As:Douglas Borton)
Shadow Dance(As:Douglas Borton)
6
Cover of Shudder(As:Brian Harper)
Shudder(As:Brian Harper)
7
Cover of Deadly Pursuit(As:Brian Harper)
Deadly Pursuit(As:Brian Harper)
8
Cover of Shatter(As:Brian Harper)
Shatter(As:Brian Harper)
9
Cover of Blind Pursuit(As:Brian Harper)
Blind Pursuit(As:Brian Harper)
10
Cover of Mortal Pursuit(As:Brian Harper)
Mortal Pursuit(As:Brian Harper)
11
Cover of Comes the Dark
Comes the Dark
12
Cover of Stealing Faces
Stealing Faces
13
Cover of Last Breath
Last Breath
14
Cover of In Dark Places
In Dark Places
15
16
Grave of Angels

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Michael Prescott written?
Michael Prescott has written 35 books across 7 series. Their published works span from 1988 to 2023.
What is the first book in each Michael Prescott series?
Here are the first books in Michael Prescott's series: Abby Sinclair & Tess McCallum: The Shadow Hunter; Anthologies: Valyra and the Dragons and Other Fanciful Adventure Stories; Bonnie Parker: Cold Around the Heart; Short Stories/Novellas: Chasing Omega.
What order should I read Michael Prescott's books?
We recommend reading Michael Prescott's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Are Michael Prescott's series complete?
Michael Prescott has 6 completed series.

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