
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
Complete5 books (2000β2007)
Start with The Shadow Hunter, the first of 5 books in the Abby Sinclair & Tess McCallum series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Shadow Hunter 2000Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Next Victim 2002Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Dangerous Games 2005Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | Mortal Faults 2006Buy πΊπΈ |
| 5 | Final Sins 2007Buy πΊπΈ |
Anthologies Series
Complete2 books (1994β1995)
Start with Valyra and the Dragons and Other Fanciful Adventure Stories and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Valyra and the Dragons and Other Fanciful Adventure Stories 1994Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Vampire Detectives 1995Buy πΊπΈ |
Bonnie Parker Series
Likely Complete6 books (2013β2023)
Start with Cold Around the Heart, the first of 6 books in the Bonnie Parker series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Cold Around the Heart 2013Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Blood in the Water 2014Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Bad to the Bone 2015Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | Skin in the Game 2016Buy πΊπΈ |
| 5 | Tears for the Dead 2019Buy πΊπΈ |
| 6 | Hair of the Dog 2023Buy πΊπΈ |
Non-Fiction Series
Complete1 book (2021β2021)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Far Horizon: Perspectives on Life Beyond Death 2021Buy πΊπΈ |
Short Stories Collections Series
Complete1 book (2013β2013)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Steel Trap and Other Stories 2013Buy πΊπΈ |
Short Stories/Novellas Series
Complete4 books (2013β2017)
Start with Chasing Omega, the first of 4 books in the Short Stories/Novellas series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Chasing Omega 2013Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | A Straw in the Wind 2016Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Die Wide Awake 2017Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | The Street 2017Buy πΊπΈ |
Standalone Novels Series
Complete16 books (1988β2012)
Start with Manstopper(As:Douglas Borton), the first of 16 books in the Standalone Novels series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Manstopper(As:Douglas Borton) 1988Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Deathsong(As:Douglas Borton) 1989Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Dreamhouse(As:Douglas Borton) 1989Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | Kane(As:Douglas Borton) 1990Buy πΊπΈ |
| 5 | Shadow Dance(As:Douglas Borton) 1991Buy πΊπΈ |
| 6 | Shudder(As:Brian Harper) 1994Buy πΊπΈ |
| 7 | Deadly Pursuit(As:Brian Harper) 1995Buy πΊπΈ |
| 8 | Shatter(As:Brian Harper) 1995Buy πΊπΈ |
| 9 | Blind Pursuit(As:Brian Harper) 1996Buy πΊπΈ |
| 10 | Mortal Pursuit(As:Brian Harper) 1997Buy πΊπΈ |
| 11 | Comes the Dark 1999Buy πΊπΈ |
| 12 | Stealing Faces 1999Buy πΊπΈ |
| 13 | Last Breath 2001Buy πΊπΈ |
| 14 | In Dark Places 2004Buy πΊπΈ |
| 15 | Riptide 2010Buy πΊπΈ |
| 16 | Grave of Angels 2012Buy πΊπΈ |
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.

