Robert W. Walker Reading Order

10 books (2010–2021)

The Abraham Stroud/Bloodscreams series comprises ten horror and thriller novels published between 2010 and 2021, likely concluding the sequence. Reading the books in publication order beginning with Curse Of The Vampire provides the intended narrative progression through this complete series by Robert W. Walker.

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

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1	Curse Of The Vampire / Vampire Dreams 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Legion Of The Dead / Zombie Eyes 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Wake Of The Werewolf / Werewolf's Grief 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Bayou Wulf 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Random Violence 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	The Subterraneans 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	Satanipedes 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	Vampire Dreams 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	Skitters 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10	Mindbreach 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

6 books (2005–2018)

The Alastair Ransom series comprises six mystery and thriller novels published between 2005 and 2018, now complete. These books should be read in publication order, beginning with City for Ransom and continuing through City of the Absent, Shadows in the White City, Titanic 2012, City of Lies, and City of Serpents. Robert W. Walker's finished series blends mystery, thriller, and horror elements across its installments.

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

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1	City for Ransom 2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	City of the Absent 2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Shadows in the White City 2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Titanic 2012 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	City of Lies 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	City of Serpents 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

5 books (2008–2021)

Robert W. Walker's Anthologies series consists of four short story collections published between 2008 and 2021, beginning with Mipoesias: December 2008. The series spans mystery, thriller, horror, and young adult fiction across its volumes. These anthologies should be read in publication order to experience the evolution of Walker's curated selections. The series appears to be complete as of 2021.

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

3 books (2006–2024)

Robert W. Walker's Blue series comprises three books published between 2006 and 2024, with the first installment arriving in 2006 and the most recent in 2024. The series remains ongoing and should be read in publication order beginning with PSI: Blue, followed by Deja Blue and Trés Blue. Walker blends mystery, thriller, and horror elements across this series that spans nearly two decades of storytelling.

Start with PSI: Blue and read in order.

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1	PSI: Blue 2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Deja Blue 2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Trés Blue 2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

4 books (2016–2018)

The Chicaghosts series consists of four horror and mystery books published between 2016 and 2018. This complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with Gone Gorilla and continuing through The Monster Pit, Goatbusters, and concluding with The Heads Have Eyes. Each entry builds on the supernatural mysteries established in previous installments.

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

3 books (2014–2014)

Robert W. Walker's Children of Salem trilogy, completed in 2014, blends mystery, thriller, and horror elements for young adult readers. The three-book series should be read in publication order beginning with Children of Salem, followed by the second and third installments. This complete series combines fiction with elements grounded in real historical events and locations.

Start with Children of Salem and read in order.

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1	Children of Salem 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Children of Salem Book Three 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Children of Salem Book Two 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

4 books (1989–1989)

The Dean Grant series consists of four mystery and thriller novels by Robert W. Walker, all published in 1989, forming a complete story arc that should be read in publication order. Beginning with Burning Obsession (also titled Front Burners), the series continues through Dead Man's Float (Floaters), Dying Breath, and concludes with Razor's Edge (Scalpers). These books are best approached sequentially to follow the overarching narrative thread.

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

2 books (2009–2009)

The Flesh Wars series consists of two complete novels by Robert W. Walker, published in 2009. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with Return of the Serpentine Fire followed by The Serpentine Fire. This thriller and horror series blends mystery elements into its narrative framework.

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

17 books (1992–2020)

The Jessica Coran/Instinct series comprises 17 mystery and thriller novels published between 1992 and 2020, following FBI profiler Jessica Coran as she investigates complex criminal cases. The complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with Killer Instinct and concluding with the final entries released in 2020. Walker's lengthy series blends procedural mystery with psychological thriller elements across nearly three decades of storytelling.

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

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1	Killer Instinct 1992Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Primal Instinct 1994Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Fatal Instinct 1995Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Pure Instinct 1995Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Darkest Instinct 1996Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Extreme Instinct 1998Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	Blind Instinct 2000Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	Bitter Instinct 2001Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	Unnatural Instinct 2002Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10	Grave Instinct 2003Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11	Absolute Instinct 2004Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12	Rules of Fog 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13	The Edge of Instinct 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
14	The Fear Collectors 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
15	The Devil's Instinct 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
16	Dead on Instinct 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
17	True Instinct 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

3 books (2017–2025)

The Killing Time series by Robert W. Walker consists of three books published between 2017 and 2025, with the series still ongoing. These mystery and thriller novels should be read in publication order, beginning with Under the Dead Man's Hat, followed by Under the Dead Lady's Corset, and Under the Hair of the Dog. The series blends suspenseful storytelling with darker elements across its expanding collection.

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

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1	Under the Dead Man's Hat 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Under the Dead Lady's Corset 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Under the Hair of the Dog 2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

1 book (2013–2013)

6 books (1997–2018)

The Lucas Stonecoat/Edge series consists of six mystery and thriller novels following detective Lucas Stonecoat across cases that blend crime investigation with supernatural elements. Published between 1997 and 2018, the complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with Cutting Edge and concluding with Satan's Edge. Each installment builds on previous narratives while featuring the protagonist's evolving skills and darker encounters.

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

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1	Cutting Edge 1997Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Double Edge 1998Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Cold Edge 2001Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Final Edge 2004Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	The Edge of Instinct 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Satan's Edge 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

8 books (2009–2012)

Robert W. Walker's non-fiction series comprises eight instructional books published between 2009 and 2012, offering guidance on various aspects of writing craft and storytelling technique. The series covers topics ranging from grammar fundamentals and commercial fiction strategies to character development, narrative structure, and the craft of dialogue. All eight books are complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with Dead on Writing. These volumes are designed for aspiring and established writers seeking to strengthen their skills across multiple dimensions of the writing process.

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

4 books (2010–2010)

The Ryne Lanark/Decoy series consists of four complete books published in 2010, blending mystery, thriller, and horror elements. Read in publication order beginning with Blood Tells / Wind Slayers, followed by Blood Ties / Blood Seers, Decoy / Hunting Lure, and concluding with The Handyman / Hand-To-Hand. Robert W. Walker's series offers a finished narrative arc across its four installments.

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

3 books (2012–2015)

Robert W. Walker's three-book collection of short stories and novellas spans from 2012 to 2015 and should be read in publication order, beginning with Pet Project. The series is now complete, comprising Pet Project, Stump Grinder, and The Removal. Walker's work across mystery, thriller, and horror genres creates diverse narratives within this concise series.

Start with Pet Project and read in order.

4 books (2009–2015)

Robert W. Walker's Short Story Collections series comprises four complete books published between 2009 and 2015, blending mystery, thriller, and horror elements across the author's diverse range. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Thrice Told Tales and continuing through Shy One Pearl & Ghost of an Addiction - 2 Raw Stories ala Walker, Party of 8: The One That Got Away, and concluding with Darkness Chasing Light. Each collection showcases Walker's versatility as a storyteller across multiple genres and themes.

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

18 books (1979–2021)

Robert W. Walker's Standalone Novels collection comprises 18 books published between 1979 and 2021, spanning mystery, thriller, horror, and young adult genres. The series appears to be complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with Sub-Zero!. These independent stories were released under various author names and pseudonyms including S. Robertson, Glenn Hale, and Evan Kingsbury, with some entries co-written with collaborators.

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

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1	Sub-Zero! 1979Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Daniel Webster Jackson and the Wrong Way Railway 1982Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Brain Watch 1985Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Aftershock 1987Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Salem's Child 1987Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Disembodied 1988Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	Decoy(As: S. Robertson) 1989Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	Dr. O(As: Glenn Hale) 1991Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	Fire and Flesh(As: Evan Kingsbury) 2002Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10	Abaddon 2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11	Cuba Blue(With: Lyn Polkabla) 2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12	Dead on 2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13	Brain Stem 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
14	Animiki & the Keepers of the Fire 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
15	Ragner & The Battlestormer 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
16	The Red Path: Indian Brigades in the Civil War 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
17	Vampire Babies 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
18	The Cannoneers(With: Robert W.Walker) 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

19 books (1984–1989)

The Time Machine series is an 18-book collection of young adult adventures published between 1984 and 1989, now complete. Each book in this series was written by a different author and sends readers on time-traveling journeys through pivotal moments in history, from the American Civil War to ancient Rome to the French Revolution. The books should be read in publication order to follow the intended narrative progression. Start with Civil War Secret Agent and proceed through the numbered entries to experience the full scope of this historical adventure series.

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

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1	Civil War Secret Agent(By: Steve Perry) 1984Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Search for Dinosaurs(By: David Bischoff) 1984Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Sword of the Samurai(By: Michael Reaves) 1984Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	American Revolutionary(By: Arthur Byron Cover) 1985Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Ice Age Explorer(By: Dougal Dixon) 1985Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	The Rings of Saturn(By: Arthur Byron Cover) 1985Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	Wild West Rider(By: Stephen Overholser) 1985Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	Wild West Rider(By: Steve Leialoha,Stephen Overholser) 1985Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	Blade of the Guillotine(By: Arthur Byron Cover) 1986Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10	Flame of the Inquisition(By: John Pierard,Marc Kornblatt) 1986Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11	Mission to World War II(By: Susan Nanus) 1986Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12	Search for the Nile 1986Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13	Time Machine 11: Mission to World War II(By: Susan Nanus) 1986Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
14	Quest for the Cities of Gold(By: José Gonzalez Navaroo,Richard Glatzer) 1987Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
15	Scotland Yard Detective(By: Seymour Reit) 1987Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
16	Sword of Caesar(By: Bruce Stevenson) 1987Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
17	Last of the Dinosaurs(By: Peter Lerangis) 1988Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
18	World War I Flying Ace(By: George Pratt,Richard Mueller) 1988Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
19	World War II Code Breaker(By: Peter Lerangis) 1989Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

4 books (2010–2023)

The Watery Grave series consists of four mystery and thriller novels by Robert W. Walker, published between 2010 and 2023 and appearing to be complete. Read the books in publication order, beginning with Titanic 2012, followed by Bismark, Dead Ship Down, and Marnie and the Edmund Fitzgerald. The series blends historical maritime disasters with contemporary mystery elements across its four installments.

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

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1	Titanic 2012 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Bismark 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Dead Ship Down 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Marnie and the Edmund Fitzgerald 2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible