Nick Cutter / Craig Davidson Reading Order
6 series Β· 19 books
Craig Davidson is a Canadian author who writes visceral horror and psychological thrillers under multiple pen names, including Nick Cutter. Working across standalone novels, short story collections, and anthologies since 2005, Davidson crafts unsettling narratives that blend genre conventions with literary depth. His work explores themes of body horror, survival, and psychological deterioration, earning recognition for his ability to generate dread through both supernatural and grounded scenarios.
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Anthologies Series
Complete4 books (2014β2019)
Nick Cutter and Craig Davidson collaborated on four anthology collections between 2014 and 2019, now complete. These books should be read in publication order, beginning with The Dark Side of Mysteries & Thrillers, followed by The New Black, Imaginarium 3, and A Very DC Halloween. The series spans mystery, thriller, and horror genres with contributions from multiple authors.
Start with The Dark Side of Mysteries & Thrillers, the first of 4 books in the Anthologies series.
Start this series with The Dark Side of Mysteries & Thrillers
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Dark Side of Mysteries & Thrillers |
| 2 | The New Black |
| 3 | Imaginarium 3 |
| 4 | A Very DC Halloween |
Nick Cutter Short Story Collections Series
Complete1 book (2027β2027)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Coffin Worms |
Non-Fiction Series
Complete1 book (2016β2016)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Precious Cargo |
Short Stories/Novellas Series
Complete2 books (2006β2019)
Nick Cutter and Craig Davidson's short story collection spans from 2006 to 2019 across two volumes. The series consists of A Mean Utility followed by Monsters, which should be read in publication order. This complete collection showcases the authors' work in mystery, thriller, and horror genres.
Start with A Mean Utility and read in order.
Start this series with A Mean Utility
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | A Mean Utility |
| 2 | Monsters |
Short Story Collections Series
Complete3 books (2005β2020)
Nick Cutter, the pen name of Craig Davidson, presents three complete short story collections spanning from 2005 to 2020 that should be read in publication order. Rust and Bone was released first, followed by Sarah Court and then Cascade, offering readers a retrospective of the author's work across mystery, thriller, and horror genres. These interconnected collections showcase Davidson's storytelling evolution over more than a decade.
Start with Rust and Bone and read in order.
Start this series with Rust and Bone
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Rust and Bone |
| 2 | Sarah Court |
| 3 | Cascade |
Standalone Novels Series
Complete8 books (2006β2020)
Craig Davidson has published eight standalone novels between 2006 and 2020 under both his own name and the pseudonym Nick Cutter, spanning mystery, thriller, and horror genres. Each book stands alone as a complete story with its own characters and setting, so readers can approach them in any order, though publication order reveals the evolution of the author's craft. The series includes The Fighter, Cataract City, The Troop, The Acolyte, The Deep, Little Heaven, The Saturday Night Ghost Club, and The Breach. This complete collection showcases Davidson's range across contemporary fiction, psychological horror, and literary suspense.
Start with The Fighter, the first of 8 books in the Standalone Novels series.
Start this series with The Fighter
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Fighter |
| 2 | Cataract City |
| 3 | The Troop(As:Nick Cutter) |
| 4 | The Acolyte(As:Nick Cutter) |
| 5 | The Deep(As:Nick Cutter) |
| 6 | Little Heaven(As:Nick Cutter) |
| 7 | The Saturday Night Ghost Club |
| 8 | The Breach(As: Nick Cutter) |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Nick Cutter / Craig Davidson written?
- Nick Cutter / Craig Davidson has written 19 books across 6 series. Their published works span from 2005 to 2027.
- What is the first book in each Nick Cutter / Craig Davidson series?
- Here are the first books in Nick Cutter / Craig Davidson's series: Anthologies: The Dark Side of Mysteries & Thrillers; Short Stories/Novellas: A Mean Utility; Short Story Collections: Rust and Bone.
- What order should I read Nick Cutter / Craig Davidson's books?
- We recommend reading Nick Cutter / Craig Davidson's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are Nick Cutter / Craig Davidson's series complete?
- Nick Cutter / Craig Davidson has 6 completed series.

