Randy Wayne White Reading Order
6 series · 62 books
Randy Wayne White is a bestselling author who crafts crime thrillers and adventure narratives across multiple series set primarily in Florida's coastal regions. His most acclaimed work follows Doc Ford, a former NSA operative turned marine biologist whose mysteries have become a defining series in contemporary crime fiction. Beyond his novels, White has demonstrated versatility across non-fiction, documentary work, and other series featuring characters like the mercenary Hawker and investigator Hannah Smith, establishing him as a prolific voice in thriller and mystery writing since the early 1980s.
Doc Ford Series
Ongoing28 books (1990–2025)
Start with Sanibel Flats, the first of 28 books in the Doc Ford series.
Start this series with Sanibel Flats
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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.
Start this series with Assassin's Shadow(As: Randy Striker)
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Hannah Smith Series
Complete4 books (2012–2016)
Start with Gone, the first of 4 books in the Hannah Smith series.
Start this series with Gone
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Hawker Series
Complete11 books (1984–2015)
Start with Chicago Assault, the first of 11 books in the Hawker series.
Start this series with Chicago Assault
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Non-Fiction Series
Complete8 books (1991–2013)
Start with Batfishing in the Rainforest, the first of 8 books in the Non-Fiction series.
Start this series with Batfishing in the Rainforest
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Sharks Incorporated Series
Likely Complete4 books (2020–2023)
Start with Fins, the first of 4 books in the Sharks Incorporated series.
Start this series with Fins
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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.