Sidney Sheldon Reading Order
7 series · 30 books · Born 11 February 1917
Sidney Sheldon was a renowned American writer known for his engaging thrillers and captivating storytelling. With a prolific career spanning from 1960 to 2019, he authored 30 books across 7 series, including the popular Tracy Whitney, Midnight, and The Blackwell Family, along with standalone novels and non-fiction works. His most notable title, "Master of the Game," exemplifies his mastery in crafting suspenseful plots that have captivated readers worldwide.
Midnight Series
Complete2 books (1973–1990)
Start with The Other Side of Midnight and read in order.
Non-Fiction Series
Complete1 book (2005–2005)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  The Other Side of Me 2005Buy 🇺🇸 |
Picture Series
Complete1 book (1996–1996)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  The Adventures of Drippy 1996Buy 🇺🇸 |
Plays Series
Complete2 books (1960–1961)
Start with Roman Candle and read in order.
Standalone Novels Series
Complete19 books (1970–2019)
Start with The Naked Face, the first of 19 books in the Standalone Novels series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  The Naked Face 1970Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  A Stranger in the Mirror 1976Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  Bloodline 1977Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  Rage of Angels 1980Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  Windmills of the Gods 1987Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  The Sands of Time 1988Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  The Doomsday Conspiracy 1991Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  The Stars Shine Down 1992Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  Nothing Lasts Forever 1994Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  Morning, Noon & Night 1995Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 |  The Best Laid Plans 1997Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 |  Tell Me Your Dreams 1998Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 |  The Sky is Falling 2000Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 |  Are You Afraid of the Dark? 2004Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 15 |  After the Darkness(With: Tilly Bagshawe) 2010Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 16 |  Angel of the Dark(With: Tilly Bagshawe) 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 17 | The Tides of Memory(With: Tilly Bagshawe) 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 18 |  The Phoenix(With: Tilly Bagshawe) 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 19 |  The Silent Widow(With: Tilly Bagshawe) 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
The Blackwell Family Series
Complete2 books (1982–1988)
Start with Master of the Game and read in order.
Tracy Whitney Series
Complete3 books (1985–2015)
Start with If Tomorrow Comes and read in order.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Sidney Sheldon written?
- Sidney Sheldon has written 30 books across 7 series. Their published works span from 1960 to 2019.
- What is the first book in each Sidney Sheldon series?
- Here are the first books in Sidney Sheldon's series: Midnight: The Other Side of Midnight; Plays: Roman Candle; The Blackwell Family: Master of the Game; Tracy Whitney: If Tomorrow Comes.
- What order should I read Sidney Sheldon's books?
- We recommend reading Sidney Sheldon's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are Sidney Sheldon's series complete?
- Sidney Sheldon has 7 completed series.