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R.R. Haywood Reading Order

8 series Β· 57 books

R.R. Haywood is a prolific British author who has built a substantial self-published catalog spanning fantasy and horror across multiple series and standalone works. With over fifty books published since 2012, his output includes the Extracted Trilogy, The Code Trilogy, The Hive series, and the Mike Humber franchise, showcasing his range from speculative fiction to dark imaginative storytelling. His ability to sustain multiple narrative worlds while maintaining consistent reader engagement has established him as a significant figure in independent publishing.

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Extracted Trilogy Series

Complete

3 books (2017–2018)

R.R. Haywood's complete Extracted Trilogy comprises three books published between 2017 and 2018, blending fantasy and horror elements across a finished storyline. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Executed, followed by Extracted, and concluding with Extinct. All three installments are necessary to experience the full narrative arc of this dark, immersive trilogy.

Start with Executed and read in order.

Mike Humber Series

Ongoing

3 books (2013–2025)

R.R. Haywood's Mike Humber series comprises three fantasy and horror novels published between 2013 and 2025, with the first installment released as Huntington House / Gaslit. The series is ongoing and should be read in publication order, beginning with Huntington House / Gaslit, followed by Recruited and Triggered.

Start with Huntington House / Gaslit and read in order.

Start this series with Huntington House / Gaslit

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Standalone Novels Series

Ongoing

9 books (2014–2027)

R.R. Haywood's Standalone Novels series comprises eight independent fantasy and horror novels published between 2014 and 2025, with the series still ongoing. Each entry stands alone and can be read in any order, though following publication order beginning with The Second Reality provides the most cohesive experience of the author's evolving style. The series includes The Second Reality, Blood at the Premiere, A Town Called Discovery, The Four Worlds of Bertie Cavendish, Fiction Land, Gaslit, Delio. Phase Two, and Murder Crime On Gallymay.

Start with The Second Reality, the first of 8 books in the Standalone Novels series.

Start this series with The Second Reality

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Blood at the Premiere
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A Town Called Discovery
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The Four Worlds of Bertie Cavendish
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8
Murder Crime On Gallymay
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The Code Trilogy Series

Likely Complete

3 books (2019–2022)

R.R. Haywood's Code Trilogy consists of three fantasy horror novels published between 2019 and 2022. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with The Worldship Humility, followed by The Elfor Drop, and concluding with The Elfor One. The trilogy appears to be complete based on current information.

Start with The Worldship Humility and read in order.

Start this series with The Worldship Humility

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The Hive Series

Complete

1 book (2023–2023)

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The Undead Presents Series

Complete

1 book (2025–2025)

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Cornwall(With: RC Ellis)

Undead Series

Ongoing

36 books (2012–2024)

The Undead series is an ongoing 36-book fantasy horror collection by R.R. Haywood, released between 2012 and 2024. Despite their numerical titles, the books should be read in publication order beginning with The Undead Day Eight, followed by The Undead Day Five, The Undead Day Four, and continuing through the complete sequence. This reading approach ensures readers experience the narrative as the author intended, with each installment building on the previous entries.

Start with The Undead Day Eight, the first of 36 books in the Undead series.

Start this series with The Undead Day Eight

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The Undead Day Eight
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3
4
5
Cover of The Undead Day Seven
The Undead Day Seven
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7
Cover of The Undead Day Three
The Undead Day Three
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9
Cover of The Undead Day Eleven
The Undead Day Eleven
10
Cover of The Undead Day Fourteen
The Undead Day Fourteen
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12
13
Cover of The Undead Day Thirteen
The Undead Day Thirteen
14
Cover of The Undead Day Twelve
The Undead Day Twelve
15
Cover of The Undead Day Fifteen
The Undead Day Fifteen
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The Undead Day Sixteen
17
The Undead Day Eighteen
18
The Undead Day Nineteen
19
The Undead Day Seventeen
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21
The Undead Day Twenty
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The Undead Day Twenty-One
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The Undead Twenty-Two
24
Cover of The Undead Twenty-Three: The Fort
The Undead Twenty-Three: The Fort
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26
Cover of The Undead Twenty-Four: Equilibrium
The Undead Twenty-Four: Equilibrium
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The Undead Twenty Five: The Heat
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The Undead 32. The Battle for Winchester.: Season Five. The Rain
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The Undead 33. One True Race: Season Five. The Rain
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The Undead Thirty-One. Winchester: Season Five. The Rain
32
The Undead Thirty. Hindhead Part 2: Season Five. The Rain
33
The Undead Twenty-Eight. Return To The Fort.
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The Undead Twenty-Nine. Hindhead Part 1.: Season Five. The Rain.
35
The Undead Twenty-Seven: The Garden Centre: Season Five. The Rain.
36
The Undead Twenty-Six: Rye.: Season Five. The Rain.

Undead Collections Series

Complete

1 book (2024–2024)

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The Undead Short Stories Collection

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has R.R. Haywood written?
R.R. Haywood has written 57 books across 8 series. Their published works span from 2012 to 2027.
What is the first book in each R.R. Haywood series?
Here are the first books in R.R. Haywood's series: Extracted Trilogy: Executed; Mike Humber: Huntington House / Gaslit; The Code Trilogy: The Worldship Humility; Undead: The Undead Day Eight.
What order should I read R.R. Haywood's books?
We recommend reading R.R. Haywood's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is R.R. Haywood still writing new books?
Yes, R.R. Haywood has 3 ongoing series: Mike Humber, Standalone Novels, Undead.

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