Wayne Simmons Reading Order
5 series · 10 books
Wayne Simmons is an Irish author known for blending literary fiction with dark genre elements across mystery, thriller, and horror narratives. His work spans standalone novels and interconnected stories, with particular acclaim for the Drop Dead Gorgeous series and his novel Flu, which showcases his ability to merge character-driven storytelling with unsettling premises. Published between 2008 and 2018, Simmons has established himself through a diverse body of work including short fiction and novellas that demonstrate his range across contemporary and speculative settings.
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Anthologies Series
Complete2 books (2012–2013)
This two-book anthology series by Wayne Simmons spans mystery, thriller, horror, and literary fiction with publications in 2012 and 2013. The complete collection should be read in publication order, beginning with Tales of the Nun and Dragon followed by Twisted Histories. Each volume offers a curated selection of short works across Simmons' signature genres.
Start with Tales of the Nun and Dragon and read in order.
Start this series with Tales of the Nun and Dragon
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Drop Dead Gorgeous Series
Complete2 books (2008–2012)
Wayne Simmons's Drop Dead Gorgeous series consists of two complete novels published between 2008 and 2012. The mysteries and horror entries should be read in publication order, beginning with Drop Dead Gorgeous followed by Doll Parts. This finished series blends thriller, horror, and literary fiction elements.
Start with Drop Dead Gorgeous and read in order.
Start this series with Drop Dead Gorgeous
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Flu Series
Complete2 books (2010–2012)
Wayne Simmons' Flu series is a two-book horror and thriller sequence completed between 2010 and 2012. Both novels should be read in publication order, beginning with Flu and continuing to Fever. The series blends literary fiction with the mystery and thriller genres, offering a complete narrative arc across its two installments.
Start with Flu and read in order.
Start this series with Flu
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Short Stories/Novellas Series
Complete1 book (2014–2014)
Standalone Novels Series
Complete3 books (2013–2018)
Wayne Simmons has completed a three-book collection of standalone novels blending mystery, thriller, horror, and literary fiction elements. Published between 2013 and 2018, the series consists of Plastic Jesus, Voodoo Child, and Xinners, each telling its own independent story without requiring knowledge of previous entries. While each novel stands alone, readers should approach them in publication order to experience Simmons' evolving style and thematic explorations across the trilogy's five-year span.
Start with Plastic Jesus and read in order.
Start this series with Plastic Jesus
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Wayne Simmons written?
- Wayne Simmons has written 10 books across 5 series. Their published works span from 2008 to 2018.
- What is the first book in each Wayne Simmons series?
- Here are the first books in Wayne Simmons's series: Anthologies: Tales of the Nun and Dragon; Drop Dead Gorgeous: Drop Dead Gorgeous; Flu: Flu.
- What order should I read Wayne Simmons's books?
- We recommend reading Wayne Simmons's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are Wayne Simmons's series complete?
- Wayne Simmons has 5 completed series.