Randall Silvis Reading Order
7 series Β· 30 books Β· Born 1950
Randall Silvis was a prolific American author known for his contributions to the mystery and literary fiction genres. Over his career, which spanned from 1984 to 2022, he penned 30 books across seven series, including the Edgar Allan Poe and Ryan DeMarco Mystery series, along with several standalone novels and short story compilations. His engaging storytelling and deep characters have left a lasting impact on readers and the literary community.
Anthologies Series
Complete1 book (1985β1985)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Twilight Zone Magazine, December 1985 1985Buy πΊπΈ |
Edgar Allan Poe Series
Complete2 books (2001β2002)
Start with On Night's Shore and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | On Night's Shore 2001Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Disquiet Heart 2002Buy πΊπΈ |
Non-Fiction Series
Likely Complete4 books (1998β2021)
Start with The 50 Greatest Dads of All Time, the first of 4 books in the Non-Fiction series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The 50 Greatest Dads of All Time 1998Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Heart So Hungry 2004Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | North of Unknown 2005Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | From the Mirror: Reflections on Living, Writing, and Dying Well 2021Buy πΊπΈ |
Ryan DeMarco Mystery Series
Likely Complete5 books (2017β2021)
Start with Two Days Gone, the first of 5 books in the Ryan DeMarco Mystery series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Two Days Gone 2017Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Walking the Bones 2018Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | A Long Way Down, 2019Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | No Woods So Dark as These 2020Buy πΊπΈ |
| 5 | When All Light Fails 2021Buy πΊπΈ |
Short Stories/Novellas Series
Complete3 books (2012β2014)
Start with Flying Fish and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Flying Fish 2012Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | The Indian 2013Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Snap 2014Buy πΊπΈ |
Short Story Collections Series
Complete1 book (2019β2019)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Incident on Ten-Right Road 2019Buy πΊπΈ |
Standalone Novels Series
Likely Complete14 books (1984β2022)
Start with Luckiest Man in the World, the first of 14 books in the Standalone Novels series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Luckiest Man in the World 1984Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Excelsior 1988Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | An Occasional Hell 1993Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | Under the Rainbow 1993Buy πΊπΈ |
| 5 | Dead Man Falling 1996Buy πΊπΈ |
| 6 | Mysticus 1999Buy πΊπΈ |
| 7 | Doubly Dead 2004Buy πΊπΈ |
| 8 | In a Town Called Mundomuerto 2007Buy πΊπΈ |
| 9 | Hangtime 2009Buy πΊπΈ |
| 10 | The Boy Who Shoots Crows 2011Buy πΊπΈ |
| 11 | Blood & Ink 2015Buy πΊπΈ |
| 12 | Only the Rain 2017Buy πΊπΈ |
| 13 | First the Thunder 2018Buy πΊπΈ |
| 14 | The Deepest Black 2022Buy πΊπΈ |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Randall Silvis written?
- Randall Silvis has written 30 books across 7 series. Their published works span from 1984 to 2022.
- What is the first book in each Randall Silvis series?
- Here are the first books in Randall Silvis's series: Edgar Allan Poe: On Night's Shore; Non-Fiction: The 50 Greatest Dads of All Time; Ryan DeMarco Mystery: Two Days Gone; Short Stories/Novellas: Flying Fish.
- What order should I read Randall Silvis's books?
- We recommend reading Randall Silvis's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are Randall Silvis's series complete?
- Randall Silvis has 4 completed series.

