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Sidney Sheldon

Sidney Sheldon Reading Order

7 series · 30 books · Born 1917-02-11

Mystery & ThrillerNon-Fiction

Sidney Sheldon built a legendary career spanning television and literature, beginning as a screenwriter and producer who created iconic TV series including The Patty Duke Show and I Dream of Jeannie before shifting to fiction writing in his fifties. His transition to novels proved extraordinarily successful, producing bestselling thrillers like Master of the Game and The Other Side of Midnight that combined intricate plotting with compelling characters. Sheldon's mysteries and page-turning narratives made him one of the most widely read authors of his era, with a catalog of over thirty books that continue to captivate readers seeking intelligent, fast-paced entertainment.

Midnight Series

Complete

2 books (1973–1990)

Start with The Other Side of Midnight and read in order.

Start this series with The Other Side of Midnight

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1
The Other Side of Midnight
1973Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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Memories of Midnight
1990Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Non-Fiction Series

Complete

1 book (2005–2005)

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The Other Side of Me
2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Picture Series

Complete

1 book (1996–1996)

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1
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The Adventures of Drippy
1996Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Plays Series

Complete

2 books (1960–1961)

Start with Roman Candle and read in order.

Start this series with Roman Candle

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Roman Candle
1960Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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The Bachelor and the Bobby-Soxer
1961Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Standalone Novels Series

Complete

19 books (1970–2019)

Start with The Naked Face, the first of 19 books in the Standalone Novels series.

Start this series with The Naked Face

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1
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The Naked Face
1970Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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A Stranger in the Mirror
1976Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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4
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Rage of Angels
1980Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
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Windmills of the Gods
1987Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6
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The Sands of Time
1988Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7
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The Doomsday Conspiracy
1991Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8
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The Stars Shine Down
1992Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9
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Nothing Lasts Forever
1994Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10
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Morning, Noon & Night
1995Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11
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The Best Laid Plans
1997Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12
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Tell Me Your Dreams
1998Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13
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The Sky is Falling
2000Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
14
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Are You Afraid of the Dark?
2004Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
15
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After the Darkness(With: Tilly Bagshawe)
2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
16
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Angel of the Dark(With: Tilly Bagshawe)
2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
17
The Tides of Memory(With: Tilly Bagshawe)
2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
18
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The Phoenix(With: Tilly Bagshawe)
2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
19
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The Silent Widow(With: Tilly Bagshawe)
2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

The Blackwell Family Series

Complete

2 books (1982–1988)

Start with Master of the Game and read in order.

Start this series with Master of the Game

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Master of the Game
1982Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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Mistress of the Game(By: Tilly Bagshawe)
1988Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Tracy Whitney Series

Complete

3 books (1985–2015)

Start with If Tomorrow Comes and read in order.

Start this series with If Tomorrow Comes

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1
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If Tomorrow Comes
1985Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
Chasing Tomorrow(By: Tilly Bagshawe)
2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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Reckless(By: Tilly Bagshawe)
2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

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.

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