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Mike M.W. Craven

Mike M.W. Craven Reading Order

5 series · 17 books · Born 1968

Mystery & Thriller

Mike M.W. Craven is a talented author known for his gripping thrillers and crime fiction. With a total of 17 books spread across five series, including the popular Ben Koenig and DI Avison Fluke series, his storytelling spans short stories, novellas, and anthologies. Active from 2015 to 2025, Craven has captivated readers with his engaging narratives, earning recognition for works like "The Puppet Show."

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Anthologies Series

Ongoing

2 books (2021–2025)

Start with Afraid of the Shadows and read in order.

#Title
1
Afraid of the Shadows
2021Buy 🇺🇸
2
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Birds, Strangers and Psychos
2025Buy 🇺🇸

Ben Koenig Series

Ongoing

2 books (2023–2024)

Start with Fearless and read in order.

#Title
1
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Fearless
2023Buy 🇺🇸
2
Nobody's Hero
2024Buy 🇺🇸

DI Avison Fluke Series

Complete

3 books (2015–2020)

Start with Assume Nothing, Believe Nobody, Challenge Everything and read in order.

#Title
1
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Assume Nothing, Believe Nobody, Challenge Everything
2015Buy 🇺🇸
2
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Born in a Burial Gown
2015Buy 🇺🇸
3
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Body Breaker
2020Buy 🇺🇸

Short Stories/Novellas Series

Likely Complete

2 books (2021–2022)

Start with Once in a Red Moon and read in order.

#Title
1
Once in a Red Moon
2021Buy 🇺🇸
2
The Cutting Season
2022Buy 🇺🇸

Washington Poe Series

Ongoing

8 books (2018–2025)

Start with The Puppet Show, the first of 8 books in the Washington Poe series.

#Title
1
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The Puppet Show
2018Buy 🇺🇸
2
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Black Summer
2019Buy 🇺🇸
3
Cut Short
2020Buy 🇺🇸
4
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The Curator
2020Buy 🇺🇸
5
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Dead Ground
2021Buy 🇺🇸
6
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The Botanist
2022Buy 🇺🇸
7
The Mercy Chair
2024Buy 🇺🇸
8
The Final Vow
2025Buy 🇺🇸

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Mike M.W. Craven written?
Mike M.W. Craven has written 17 books across 5 series. Their published works span from 2015 to 2025.
What is the first book in each Mike M.W. Craven series?
Here are the first books in Mike M.W. Craven's series: Anthologies: Afraid of the Shadows; Ben Koenig: Fearless; DI Avison Fluke: Assume Nothing, Believe Nobody, Challenge Everything; Short Stories/Novellas: Once in a Red Moon; Washington Poe: The Puppet Show.
What order should I read Mike M.W. Craven's books?
We recommend reading Mike M.W. Craven's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Mike M.W. Craven still writing new books?
Yes, Mike M.W. Craven has 3 ongoing series: Anthologies, Ben Koenig, Washington Poe.

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