Randy Wayne White Reading Order
6 series · 62 books
Randy Wayne White is a prolific American author known for his captivating crime fiction and adventurous non-fiction. With a remarkable catalog of 62 books spanning six series, including the acclaimed Doc Ford, Dusky MacMorgan, and Hannah Smith, he has captivated readers since 1981. His work, celebrated for its vivid storytelling and immersive settings, continues to resonate with fans through 2025 and beyond.
Doc Ford Series
Ongoing28 books (1990–2025)
Start with Sanibel Flats, the first of 28 books in the Doc Ford series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 |  Sanibel Flats 1990Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  The Heat Islands 1992Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  The Man Who Invented Florida 1993Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  Captiva 1996Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 | North of Havana 1997Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  The Mangrove Coast 1998Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  Ten Thousand Islands 2000Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  Shark River 2001Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  Twelve Mile Limit 2002Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  Everglades 2003Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 |  Tampa Burn 2004Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 | Dead of Night 2005Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 |  Dark Light 2006Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 |  Hunter's Moon 2007Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 15 |  Black Widow 2008Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 16 |  Dead Silence 2009Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 17 |  Deep Shadow 2010Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 18 |  Night Vision 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 19 |  Chasing Midnight 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 20 | Night Moves 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 21 |  Bone Deep 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 22 |  Cuba Straits 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 23 | Deep Blue 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 24 |  Mangrove Lightning 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 25 |  Caribbean Rim 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 26 |  Salt River 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 27 |  One Deadly Eye 2024Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 28 | Tomlinson's Wake 2025Buy 🇺🇸 |
Dusky MacMorgan Series
Complete7 books (1981–1982)
Start with Assassin's Shadow(As: Randy Striker), the first of 7 books in the Dusky MacMorgan series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Assassin's Shadow(As: Randy Striker) 1981Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  Cuban Death-Lift(As: Randy Striker) 1981Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  Key West Connection(As: Randy Striker) 1981Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  The Deadlier Sex(As: Randy Striker) 1981Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  The Deep Six(As: Randy Striker) 1981Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  Everglades Assault(As: Randy Striker) 1982Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  Grand Cayman Slam(As: Randy Striker) 1982Buy 🇺🇸 |
Hannah Smith Series
Complete4 books (2012–2016)
Start with Gone, the first of 4 books in the Hannah Smith series.
Hawker Series
Complete11 books (1984–2015)
Start with Chicago Assault, the first of 11 books in the Hawker series.
Non-Fiction Series
Complete8 books (1991–2013)
Start with Batfishing in the Rainforest, the first of 8 books in the Non-Fiction series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 |  Batfishing in the Rainforest 1991Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  The Sharks of Lake Nicaragua 1999Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  Last Flight Out 2002Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  A Fishing Guide's Guide to Tropical Cooking 2003Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  An American Traveler 2003Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  Randy Wayne White's Gulf Coast Cookbook 2006Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  Randy Wayne White's Ultimate Tarpon Book 2010Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 | Doc Ford Country 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
Sharks Incorporated Series
Likely Complete4 books (2020–2023)
Start with Fins, the first of 4 books in the Sharks Incorporated series.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Randy Wayne White written?
- Randy Wayne White has written 62 books across 6 series. Their published works span from 1981 to 2025.
- What is the first book in each Randy Wayne White series?
- Here are the first books in Randy Wayne White's series: Doc Ford: Sanibel Flats; Dusky MacMorgan: Assassin's Shadow(As: Randy Striker); Hannah Smith: Gone; Hawker: Chicago Assault; Non-Fiction: Batfishing in the Rainforest.
- What order should I read Randy Wayne White's books?
- We recommend reading Randy Wayne White's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Randy Wayne White still writing new books?
- Yes, Randy Wayne White has 1 ongoing series: Doc Ford.