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Tim Stevens Reading Order

5 series ยท 40 books

Tim Stevens is a British author of mystery, thriller, and horror fiction who has published over 40 novels across five distinct series since 2012. His most recognized works include the Joe Venn and John Purkiss series, alongside contributions to Lovecraftiana and the Martin Calvary collection, demonstrating his range within dark and suspenseful storytelling. With a prolific output spanning more than a decade, Stevens has established himself as a versatile voice in contemporary genre fiction.

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Joe Venn Series

Complete

6 books (2013โ€“2015)

The Joe Venn series by Tim Stevens consists of six completed mystery and horror thrillers published between 2013 and 2015. Read the books in publication order beginning with Omega Dog, followed by Alpha Kill, Delta Ghost, Sigma Curse, Epsilon Creed, and Gamma Blade. Each installment builds on the previous entries, making sequential reading essential to following the narrative arc.

Start with Omega Dog, the first of 6 books in the Joe Venn series.

John Purkiss Series

Complete

7 books (2012โ€“2015)

The John Purkiss series comprises seven complete novels published between 2012 and 2015, blending mystery, thriller, and horror elements. Follow the stories in publication order, beginning with Delivering Caliban and continuing through Haven, Ratcatcher, Jokerman, Cronos Rising, Tundra, and concluding with Nemesis. Tim Stevens crafted this finished series as a connected narrative arc best experienced from the first book onward.

Start with Delivering Caliban, the first of 7 books in the John Purkiss series.

Lovecraftiana Series

Ongoing

21 books (2020โ€“2025)

Lovecraftiana is an ongoing anthology series edited by Tim Stevens that collects horror and mystery fiction inspired by H.P. Lovecraft's literary universe. The series consists of 21 books published between 2020 and 2025, organized by volume and seasonal issue (Walpurgisnacht, Lammas Eve, Halloween, and Candlemas), featuring contributions from numerous authors. Readers should follow the publication order starting with Volume 5, Issue 1 from 2020 to experience the series as intended. Each volume contains multiple standalone stories that explore themes of cosmic horror and mystery within the Lovecraftian tradition.

Start with Lovecraftiana: Vol 5, Issue 1, Walpurgisnacht 2020(By: Mike Lee), the first of 21 books in the Lovecraftiana series.

Start this series with Lovecraftiana: Vol 5, Issue 1, Walpurgisnacht 2020(By: Mike Lee)

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Lovecraftiana: Vol 5, Issue 1, Walpurgisnacht 2020(By: Mike Lee)
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Lovecraftiana: Vol 5, Issue 2, Lammas Eve 2020(With: R.C. Mulhare,Lee Clarke Zumpe,Mike Adamson,Harris Coverley,TimKane,Josh Maybrook,Davy Kenney,Dean Wirth,Kieran Dacey Boylan,G. Large,Avery Kit Malone,Jason Radak)
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Lovecraftiana: Vol 5, Issue 3, Halloween 2020(By: David A. Riley,Sergio Palumbo,Kevin O'Brien,Carlton Herzog,Kieran Judge,Ngo Binh Anh Khoa,Daniel Purcell,Ed Nobody,Dean Wirth,James Toeken)
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Lovecraftiana: Vol 5, Issue 4, Candlemas 2021(By: David A. Riley,Glynn Owen Barrass,Oliver Smith,G. Large,James Toeken,Bryn Forty,Dean Wirth Alvarez,Josef Desade,Francis Edrman,Matthew Stern)
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Lovecraftiana: Vol 6, Issue 2, Lammas Eve 2021(By: David A. Riley,Bobby Cranestone,Carlton Herzog,ChristopherHawkins,C.M. Fields,Kyle J. Durrant,Mike T. Lyddon,Peter Emmett Naughton,Connor Orrico,John M. McCormick,Dawson Alexander Wohler)
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Lovecraftiana: Vol 6, Issue 3, Halloween 2021(By: Gavin Chappell,Gary Budgen,Carlton Herzog,Harris Coverley,Mike T. Lyddon,Benjamin DeHaan,Steven J. Alvarez,Will Shadbolt,Scott Arbuckle,Brittany Groves)
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Lovecraftiana: Vol 6, issue 1, Walpurgisnacht 2021(By: John B. Rosenman,Gavin Chappell,Lee Clark Zumpe,Sergio Palumbo,Scott J. Couturier,Mike Adamson,Charles Wilkinson,Alexander Nachaj,Lamont A. Turner,Josh Maybrook,Benjamin DeHaan,Dean Wirth,James Toeken,Petter Martinson,Ryan Klopp,Debasish Mishra)
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Lovecraftiana: Vol 6, Issue 4, Candlemas 2022(By: Matthew Wilson,David A. Riley,Rick Hudson,Chris McAuley,Mike T. Lyddon,Benjamin DeHaan,Davy Kenney,Dean Wirth,Aaron Pfau,Gabriel Rodin Lozada,Rose Banks,James Toeken,Ryan Patrick Ervin)
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Lovecraftiana: Vol 7, Issue 1, Walpurgisnacht 2022(By: Vincent H. O'Neil)
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Lovecraftiana: Vol 7, Issue 2, Lammas Eve 2022(By: Claire Fitzpatrick)
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Lovecraftiana: Vol 7, Issue 3, Halloween 2022(By: Matthew Wilson,David A. Riley,D.J. Tyrer,Lamont Turner,Carlton Herzog,Erik McHatton,Maxwell Gold,Jason Hudson,TS Fulk,Antony Daly)
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Lovecraftiana: Vol 7, Issue 4, Candlemas 2023(By: Jim Pitts,Lee Clark Zumpe,Tyree Campbell,John Delaughter,Simon Bleaken,Guy Riessen,Maxwell Gold,Scott J Couturier,Mohammed Rizwan,Miranda Yearwood,MS Swift)
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Lovecraftiana: Vol 8, Issue 1, Walpurgisnacht 2023(By: )
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Lovecraftiana: Vol 8, Issue 2, Lammas Eve 2023(By: Matthew Wilson,Jim Pitts,Lee Clark Zumpe,Lamont Turner,M. Stern,Carlton Herzog,Brian Barnett,Benjamin DeHaan,Tony Daly,Christopher Pate,Dean Wirth)
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Lovecraftiana: Volume 8, Issue 3, Halloween 2023(By: Jim Pitts,E.W. Farnsworth,Harold Hoss,Chris McAuley,Christopher Sartin,Toe Keen,Christopher Pate,Eli Wennstrom,Simon MacCulloch,Cam Marsollier,Bartek Kucharski)
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Lovecraftiana: Volume 8, Issue 4, Candlemas 2024(By: Don Webb,Tim Mendees,Glynn Barrass,Adam Newnham,Steve Passey,Katherine Kerestman,Mike Scofield,Vincent Metzo,Ian Bavian,Lee Zumpre)
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Lovecraftiana: Volume 9, Issue 1, Walpurgisnacht 2024(By: Lee Clark Zumpe,Scotty Milder,Emma Buckley,EW Farnsworth,Ken Foxe,CD Kester,Liam A Spinage,Naomi Simone Borwein,Zary Fekete,TS S Fulk)
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Lovecraftiana: Volume 9, Issue 2, Lammas Eve 2024(By: S.T. Joshi,Lee Clark Zumpe,Michaele Jordan,Carlton Herzog,Benjamin DeHaan,Paul Lonardo,Katherine Kerestman,Zachary Grant,Max Bindi,Renee Mulhare)
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Lovecraftiana: Volume 9, Issue 3, Halloween 2024(By: Matthew Wilson,Norbert Gรณra,Lee Clark Zumpe,Sergio Palumbo,Harris Coverley,Gary Battershell,Christopher Pate,Chris McGuinness,Renee Mulhare,Hala Dika)
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Lovecraftiana: Volume 10 Issue 3 Halloween 2025(By: Mike Adamson,William Clunie,Sara Bickley,Katherine Kerestman,Braden Benzinger,EW Farnsworth,Thomas George Reeves III,James B Pepe,RH Walker,CW Stevenson)
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Lovecraftiana: Volume 9, Issue 4, Candlemas Eve 2025(By: Matthew Wilson,Alex S. Johnson,Frank Coffman,Tyree Campbell,BretNelson,Laura J. Campbell,Trevor O. Childers,Dean Wirth,Kyle Cajka,Vincent deDiego Metzo)

Martin Calvary Series

Complete

3 books (2012โ€“2015)

The Martin Calvary trilogy is a complete mystery and horror series by Tim Stevens, consisting of three books published between 2012 and 2015. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Severance Kill, followed by Annihilation Myths, and concluding with Redemption Road. This dark thriller series unfolds its narrative across these three connected installments.

Start with Severance Kill and read in order.

Standalone Novels Series

Complete

3 books (2012โ€“2015)

Tim Stevens has written three complete standalone novels blending mystery, thriller, and horror elements. Published between 2012 and 2015, these booksโ€”Reunion, Snout, and The Devil's Secretโ€”should be read in publication order. While each novel stands alone, reading them sequentially allows you to experience Stevens's evolving approach to the genre across this period.

Start with Reunion and read in order.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Tim Stevens written?
Tim Stevens has written 40 books across 5 series. Their published works span from 2012 to 2025.
What is the first book in each Tim Stevens series?
Here are the first books in Tim Stevens's series: Joe Venn: Omega Dog; John Purkiss: Delivering Caliban; Lovecraftiana: Lovecraftiana: Vol 5, Issue 1, Walpurgisnacht 2020(By: Mike Lee); Martin Calvary: Severance Kill.
What order should I read Tim Stevens's books?
We recommend reading Tim Stevens's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Tim Stevens still writing new books?
Yes, Tim Stevens has 1 ongoing series: Lovecraftiana.

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