Reading Order List โ€” Book Series Reading Order Guide
Robert W. Walker

Robert W. Walker Reading Order

19 series ยท 122 books ยท Born 1948

Robert W. Walker is a prolific author known for his gripping thrillers and horror novels. With a remarkable total of 122 books spanning 19 series, including notable titles like Abraham Stroud/Bloodscreams and Children of Salem, his work showcases a unique style that keeps readers on the edge of their seats. Active from 1979 to 2025, Walker's contributions to literature solidify his reputation as a significant voice in the genre.

Abraham Stroud/Bloodscreams Series

Likely Complete

10 books (2010โ€“2021)

Start with Curse Of The Vampire / Vampire Dreams, the first of 10 books in the Abraham Stroud/Bloodscreams series.

#Title
1
Curse Of The Vampire / Vampire Dreams
2
Cover of Legion Of The Dead / Zombie Eyes
Legion Of The Dead / Zombie Eyes
3
Wake Of The Werewolf / Werewolf's Grief
4
5
Random Violence
6
The Subterraneans
7
8
Cover of Vampire Dreams
Vampire Dreams
9
10

Alastair Ransom Series

Complete

6 books (2005โ€“2018)

Start with City for Ransom, the first of 6 books in the Alastair Ransom series.

#Title
1
Cover of City for Ransom
City for Ransom
2
Cover of City of the Absent
City of the Absent
3
Cover of Shadows in the White City
Shadows in the White City
4
Cover of Titanic 2012
Titanic 2012
5
City of Lies
6
City of Serpents

Anthologies Series

Likely Complete

4 books (2008โ€“2021)

Start with Mipoesias: December 2008, the first of 4 books in the Anthologies series.

#Title
1
Mipoesias: December 2008
2
For the Night is Dark
3
Horror 101: The Way Forward
4
Shallow Waters Vol.7

Blue Series

Ongoing

3 books (2006โ€“2024)

Start with PSI: Blue and read in order.

#Title
1
2
3
Trรฉs Blue

Chicaghosts Series

Complete

4 books (2016โ€“2018)

Start with Gone Gorilla, the first of 4 books in the Chicaghosts series.

#Title
1
Gone Gorilla
2
The Monster Pit
3
4
The Heads Have Eyes

Children Of Salem Series

Complete

3 books (2014โ€“2014)

Start with Children of Salem and read in order.

#Title
1
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Children of Salem
2
Cover of Children of Salem Book Three
Children of Salem Book Three
3
Children of Salem Book Two

Dean Grant Series

Complete

4 books (1989โ€“1989)

Start with Burning Obsession / Front Burners, the first of 4 books in the Dean Grant series.

#Title
1
Burning Obsession / Front Burners
2
Dead Man's Float / Floaters
3
Dying Breath / Dying Breath
4
Razor's Edge / Scalpers

Flesh Wars Series

Complete

2 books (2009โ€“2009)

Start with Return of the Serpentine Fire and read in order.

#Title
1
Return of the Serpentine Fire
2
The Serpentine Fire

Jessica Coran/Instinct Series

Complete

17 books (1992โ€“2020)

Start with Killer Instinct, the first of 17 books in the Jessica Coran/Instinct series.

#Title
1
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Killer Instinct
2
Cover of Primal Instinct
Primal Instinct
3
Fatal Instinct
4
Cover of Pure Instinct
Pure Instinct
5
Cover of Darkest Instinct
Darkest Instinct
6
Cover of Extreme Instinct
Extreme Instinct
7
Cover of Blind Instinct
Blind Instinct
8
Cover of Bitter Instinct
Bitter Instinct
9
Cover of Unnatural Instinct
Unnatural Instinct
10
Grave Instinct
11
Cover of Absolute Instinct
Absolute Instinct
12
Rules of Fog
13
The Edge of Instinct
14
Cover of The Fear Collectors
The Fear Collectors
15
The Devil's Instinct
16
Dead on Instinct
17
True Instinct

Killing Time Series

Ongoing

3 books (2017โ€“2025)

Start with Under the Dead Man's Hat and read in order.

#Title
1
Cover of Under the Dead Man's Hat
Under the Dead Man's Hat
2
Under the Dead Lady's Corset
3
Under the Hair of the Dog

Love Amid the Ruins Series

Complete

1 book (2013โ€“2013)

#Title
1

Lucas Stonecoat/Edge Series

Complete

6 books (1997โ€“2018)

Start with Cutting Edge, the first of 6 books in the Lucas Stonecoat/Edge series.

#Title
1
Cutting Edge
2
3
4
5
The Edge of Instinct
6
Satan's Edge

Non-Fiction Series

Complete

8 books (2009โ€“2012)

Start with Dead on Writing, the first of 8 books in the Non-Fiction series.

#Title
1
Dead on Writing
2
Demystifying & Transforming Your Grammar
3
Greatest Secrets of Successful Commercial Fiction Authors
4
Psychology 101 for Writers & Their Characters
5
Story Web Structure - Crafting the Focused Story
6
The Perils of Pauline - Crafting the Female Voice in Genre Fiction
7
The Writer's Challenge & Passion
8
Writing Craft - Convertx Tellx Narrative to Showx via Dialogue

Ryne Lanark/Decoy Series

Complete

4 books (2010โ€“2010)

Start with Blood Tells / Wind Slayers, the first of 4 books in the Ryne Lanark/Decoy series.

#Title
1
Blood Tells / Wind Slayers
2
Blood Ties / Blood Seers
3
Decoy / Hunting Lure
4
The Handyman / Hand-To-Hand

Short Stories/Novellas Series

Complete

3 books (2012โ€“2015)

Start with Pet Project and read in order.

#Title
1
2
Stump Grinder
3

Short Story Collections Series

Complete

4 books (2009โ€“2015)

Start with Thrice Told Tales, the first of 4 books in the Short Story Collections series.

#Title
1
Thrice Told Tales
2
Shy One Pearl & Ghost of an Addiction - 2 Raw Stories ala Walker
3
Party of 8: The One That Got Away
4
Darkness Chasing Light

Standalone Novels Series

Likely Complete

18 books (1979โ€“2021)

Start with Sub-Zero!, the first of 18 books in the Standalone Novels series.

#Title
1
2
Cover of Daniel Webster Jackson and the Wrong Way Railway
Daniel Webster Jackson and the Wrong Way Railway
3
4
5
Cover of Salem's Child
Salem's Child
6
7
Cover of Decoy(As: S. Robertson)
Decoy(As: S. Robertson)
8
Cover of Dr. O(As: Glenn Hale)
Dr. O(As: Glenn Hale)
9
Cover of Fire and Flesh(As: Evan Kingsbury)
Fire and Flesh(As: Evan Kingsbury)
10
11
Cuba Blue(With: Lyn Polkabla)
12
13
14
Animiki & the Keepers of the Fire
15
Ragner & The Battlestormer
16
The Red Path: Indian Brigades in the Civil War
17
Vampire Babies
18
The Cannoneers(With: Robert W.Walker)

Time Machine Series

Complete

18 books (1984โ€“1989)

Start with Civil War Secret Agent(By: Steve Perry), the first of 18 books in the Time Machine series.

#Title
1
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Civil War Secret Agent(By: Steve Perry)
2
Cover of Search for Dinosaurs(By: David Bischoff)
Search for Dinosaurs(By: David Bischoff)
3
Cover of Sword of the Samurai(By: Michael Reaves)
Sword of the Samurai(By: Michael Reaves)
4
American Revolutionary(By: Arthur Byron Cover)
5
Ice Age Explorer(By: Dougal Dixon)
6
Cover of The Rings of Saturn(By: Arthur Byron Cover)
The Rings of Saturn(By: Arthur Byron Cover)
7
Cover of Wild West Rider(By: Steve Leialoha,Stephen Overholser)
Wild West Rider(By: Steve Leialoha,Stephen Overholser)
8
Cover of Blade of the Guillotine(By: Arthur Byron Cover)
Blade of the Guillotine(By: Arthur Byron Cover)
9
Cover of Flame of the Inquisition(By: John Pierard,Marc Kornblatt)
Flame of the Inquisition(By: John Pierard,Marc Kornblatt)
10
Mission to World War II(By: Susan Nanus)
11
Search for the Nile
12
Cover of Time Machine 11: Mission to World War II(By: Susan Nanus)
Time Machine 11: Mission to World War II(By: Susan Nanus)
13
Cover of Quest for the Cities of Gold(By: Josรฉ Gonzalez Navaroo,Richard Glatzer)
Quest for the Cities of Gold(By: Josรฉ Gonzalez Navaroo,Richard Glatzer)
14
Cover of Scotland Yard Detective(By: Seymour Reit)
Scotland Yard Detective(By: Seymour Reit)
15
Cover of Sword of Caesar(By: Bruce Stevenson)
Sword of Caesar(By: Bruce Stevenson)
16
Cover of Last of the Dinosaurs(By: Peter Lerangis)
Last of the Dinosaurs(By: Peter Lerangis)
17
Cover of World War I Flying Ace(By: George Pratt,Richard Mueller)
World War I Flying Ace(By: George Pratt,Richard Mueller)
18
Cover of World War II Code Breaker(By: Peter Lerangis)
World War II Code Breaker(By: Peter Lerangis)

Watery Grave Series

Likely Complete

4 books (2010โ€“2023)

Start with Titanic 2012, the first of 4 books in the Watery Grave series.

#Title
1
Cover of Titanic 2012
Titanic 2012
2
3
Dead Ship Down
4
Marnie and the Edmund Fitzgerald

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Robert W. Walker written?
Robert W. Walker has written 122 books across 19 series. Their published works span from 1979 to 2025.
What is the first book in each Robert W. Walker series?
Here are the first books in Robert W. Walker's series: Abraham Stroud/Bloodscreams: Curse Of The Vampire / Vampire Dreams; Alastair Ransom: City for Ransom; Anthologies: Mipoesias: December 2008; Blue: PSI: Blue; Chicaghosts: Gone Gorilla.
What order should I read Robert W. Walker's books?
We recommend reading Robert W. Walker's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Robert W. Walker still writing new books?
Yes, Robert W. Walker has 2 ongoing series: Blue, Killing Time.

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