Sean Black Reading Order

4 books (2014–2026)

Sean Black's Byron Tibor series comprises four complete novels published between 2014 and 2017, following a former intelligence operative navigating a shadowy world of espionage and danger. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Post and continuing through Blood Country, Winter's Rage, and The Burn Pit. These action-driven thrillers blend Black's background in mystery, thriller, and non-fiction writing to deliver fast-paced narratives within a self-contained arc.

Start with Post and read in order.

#	Title
1	Post 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Blood Country 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Winter's Rage 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	The Burn Pit 2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

1 book (2013–2013)

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1	Extolziby Gruff and the 39th College 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

7 books (2015–2020)

The Malibu Mysteries is a complete seven-book mystery and thriller series by Sean Black, published between 2015 and 2020. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with A is for Asshat / Actress and continuing through G is for Groovy. This alphabetically-titled series follows a consistent reading sequence across all seven installments.

Start with A is for Asshat / Actress, the first of 7 books in the Malibu Mysteries series.

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1	A is for Asshat / Actress 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	B is for Bad Girls 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	C is for Coochy Coo 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	D is for Drunk 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	E is for Exposed 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	F is for Fred 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	G is for Groovy 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

1 book (2022–2022)

2 books (2012–2016)

Sean Black's two-book non-fiction series examines cultural phenomena and notable figures through investigative narrative. Published between 2012 and 2016, the series is now complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with A Million Shades of Green before moving to 10 Years 13 Seconds. Each entry stands as an independent work exploring different subjects within the mystery, thriller, and true crime landscape.

Start with A Million Shades of Green: The Real Story Behind Fifty Shades of Grey and read in order.

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1	A Million Shades of Green: The Real Story Behind Fifty Shades of Grey 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	10 Years 13 Seconds: The Conor McGregor Story 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

16 books (2009–2026)

The Ryan Lock & Ty Johnson series comprises 16 action-thriller novels published between 2009 and 2026, with the series ongoing. These books should be read in publication order, beginning with Lockdown. The series follows the exploits of protagonists Ryan Lock and Ty Johnson through interconnected adventures spanning mystery, thriller, and action elements.

Start with Lockdown, the first of 16 books in the Ryan Lock & Ty Johnson series.

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1	Lockdown 2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Deadlock 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Grid Lock 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Lock & Load 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	The Devil's Bounty 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Fire Point 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	The Innocent 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	Budapest/48 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	The Edge of Alone 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10	Second Chance 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11	Red Tiger 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12	The Deep Abiding 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13	Avenue of Thieves 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
14	The Last Bodyguard 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
15	The Yacht Girl 2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
16	The Removal 2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

1 book (2018–2018)