Tim Downs Reading Order

7 books (2003–2015)

The Bug Man series comprises seven mystery thrillers written by Tim Downs, published between 2003 and 2015. The complete series follows protagonist Nick Polchak, an entomologist who uses his expertise with insects to solve crimes. These books should be read in publication order, beginning with Shoofly Pie and concluding with The Bug Man Collection, to best experience the character's development and ongoing storylines throughout the series.

Start with Shoofly Pie, the first of 7 books in the Bug Man series.

#	Title
1	Shoofly Pie 2003Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Chop Shop 2004Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	First the Dead 2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Less than Dead 2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Ends of the Earth 2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Nick of Time 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	The Bug Man Collection 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

1 book (2014–2014)

#	Title
1	Where the Wind Leads: A Refugee Family's Miraculous Story of Loss, Rescue, and Redemption 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

3 books (2006–2010)

Tim Downs authored three standalone mystery and thriller novels between 2006 and 2010, beginning with Plague Maker and followed by Head Game and Wonders Never Cease. Though each book can be read independently, they are best enjoyed in publication order. The series is complete.

Start with Plague Maker and read in order.

#	Title
1	Plague Maker 2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Head Game 2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Wonders Never Cease 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible