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Start with Bethany's Sin and continue through all 28 books in the listed reading order.

28 books
Published 1980 to 2022
Status: Likely complete

About This Series

The Robert R McCammon Robert McCammon series is a captivating collection of horror and suspense novels penned by the acclaimed author Robert R McCammon. Known for his rich storytelling and atmospheric prose, McCammon's works delve into the darker aspects of human nature, often set against the backdrop of fantastical and horrifying scenarios. From small-town supernatural occurrences to epic battles between good and evil, each installment presents a gripping narrative that keeps readers on the edge of their seats.

This series is worth reading for its masterful blend of horror, psychological depth, and social commentary. McCammon explores themes such as the struggle between innocence and corruption, the power of memory, and the resilience of the human spirit. Ideal for fans of Stephen King and Clive Barker, readers will find themselves immersed in vividly drawn characters and meticulously crafted worlds where nightmare and reality intertwine. McCammon's ability to evoke fear while also prompting deeper reflection makes his books not just thrilling but thought-provoking as well.

Starting with the first book, "Bethany's Sin," sets the stage for understanding McCammon's unique narrative style and thematic explorations. While many of his novels can stand alone, reading them in order allows for a deeper appreciation of the recurring motifs and character arcs that develop throughout the series. Each new installment builds upon the last, creating a rich tapestry that rewards dedicated readers.

While there are currently no thought leaders who have specifically recommended books in this series, fans of horror and suspense will find a kindred spirit in McCammon's work. Whether you are a seasoned horror aficionado or a newcomer to the genre, this series promises to deliver a thrilling reading experience that resonates long after the final page is turned.

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Bethany's Sin

Start with Bethany's Sin

Book 1 by Robert R McCammon • Published 1980

Evan and Kay Reid think they’ve found a bargain in the quiet village of Bethany’s Sin, but the town’s eerie silence, mutilated men, and midnight riders reveal a violent secret that soon threatens their marriage, their...

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Robert R Mccammon Robert Mccammon reading order

Ends with Leviathan

  1. 1
    Bethany's Sin

    Book 1:Bethany's Sin

    Robert R McCammon • 1980

    Evan and Kay Reid think they’ve found a bargain in the quiet village of Bethany’s Sin, but the town’s eerie silence, mutilated men, and midnight riders reveal a violent secret that soon threatens their marriage, their...

  2. 2
    Usher's Passing

    Book 2:Usher's Passing

    Robert R McCammon • 1984

    Rix Usher returns to his family’s North Carolina estate to watch his dying father choose an heir to a vast weapons empire, only to uncover generations of madness, murder, and a secret beneath Usherland that echoes Edg...

  3. 3
    Swan Song

    Book 3:Swan Song

    Robert R. McCammon

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  4. 4
    Stinger

    Book 4:Stinger

    Robert R McCammon • 1987

    In a dying Texas border town already torn by poverty and gang tension, two alien rivals crash to Earth, one a desperate fugitive and the other a ruthless hunter named Stinger, trapping the inhabitants under a deadly d...

  5. 5
    The Wolf's Hour

    Book 5:The Wolf's Hour

    Robert McCammon

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  6. 6
    Mine

    Book 6:Mine

    Robert R McCammon • 1990

    Radical fugitive Mary Terror kidnaps a newborn from an Atlanta hospital, believing the child will reunite her with her old revolutionary lover, but the baby’s mother, Laura Clayborne, launches her own relentless cross...

  7. 7
    Boy's Life

    Book 7:Boy's Life

    Robert R McCammon • 1991

    Twelve-year-old Cory Mackenson grows up in Zephyr, Alabama, after he and his father witness a murdered man sink into a deep lake, and a year of wonders, horrors, and small-town secrets slowly teaches him what courage...

  8. 8
    Gone South

    Book 8:Gone South

    Robert R McCammon • 1992

    Dying from a cancer he blames on Vietnam, down-on-his-luck carpenter Dan Lambert panics during a bank meeting, kills a man, and flees into the Louisiana bayou, pursued by bizarre bounty hunters and traveling with a sc...

  9. 9
    Speaks the Nightbird

    Book 9:Speaks the Nightbird

    Robert R McCammon • 2002

    Magistrate Isaac Woodward and his young clerk Matthew Corbett arrive in the Carolina settlement of Fount Royal to judge an accused witch, but Matthew’s doubts about the case lead him into a dangerous investigation tha...

  10. 10
    The Queen of Bedlam

    Book 10:The Queen of Bedlam

    Robert R McCammon • 2007

    Now a clerk in 1703 New York, Matthew Corbett is drawn into the hunt for a masked serial killer and into the orbit of the mysterious Herrald Agency, as clues point toward a nameless woman in an asylum who may hold the...

  11. 11
    Mister Slaughter

    Book 11:Mister Slaughter

    Robert R McCammon • 2010

    Tasked with escorting notorious killer Tyranthus Slaughter from an asylum to a waiting ship, Matthew Corbett and Hudson Greathouse make one terrible choice that lets their prisoner loose, sending Matthew on a brutal c...

  12. 12
    The Hunter from the Woods

    Book 12:The Hunter from the Woods

    Robert R McCammon • 2011

    This collection of linked novellas follows werewolf agent Michael Gallatin through key missions before, during, and after *The Wolf’s Hour*, from tense sea voyages and desert marches to a doomed love affair in Berlin...

  13. 14
    The Providence Rider

    Book 14:The Providence Rider

    Robert R McCammon • 2012

    Summoned to the remote stronghold of criminal mastermind Professor Fell, Matthew Corbett is ordered to uncover a traitor within Fell’s inner circle, forcing him to navigate a web of assassins, pirates, and plots where...

  14. 15
    I Travel by Night

    Book 15:I Travel by Night

    Robert R McCammon • 2013

    Gunslinger Trevor Lawson, turned into a vampire on a Civil War battlefield, works as a nocturnal troubleshooter while hunting the queen who made him, and a ransom job to rescue a kidnapped woman draws him into a deadl...

  15. 16
    The River of Souls

    Book 16:The River of Souls

    Robert R McCammon • 2014

    In 1703 Carolina, a murdered girl, three escaped slaves, and a haunted plantation send Matthew Corbett upriver into treacherous swamp country, where human hunters, exiled warriors, and something strange born of the ma...

  16. 17
    Death of a Hunter

    Book 17:Death of a Hunter

    Robert R McCammon • 2014

    Set in Michael Gallatin’s world, this shorter tale finds an older, weary hunter reflecting on past missions and choices, as one last confrontation forces him to decide how much of his life he is willing to spend in se...

  17. 18
    The Great White Way

    Book 18:The Great White Way

    Robert R McCammon • 2014

    In this Michael Gallatin story, the werewolf spy navigates urban shadows and theatrical glamour, where a mission tied to the stage pulls him into deadly games behind the bright lights of a city that never suspects wha...

  18. 19
    The Man from London

    Book 19:The Man from London

    Robert R McCammon • 2014

    A brief adventure from Michael Gallatin’s later life, this story pairs him with an unexpected ally from London as old debts and wartime ghosts surface, reminding both men that the past’s unfinished business can still...

  19. 20
    The Room at the Bottom of the Stairs

    Book 20:The Room at the Bottom of the Stairs

    Robert R McCammon • 2014

    In war-torn Berlin, Michael Gallatin falls into a dangerous, intimate entanglement that leads to a hidden chamber and a terrible secret, forcing him to weigh personal feeling against the brutal demands of his clandest...

  20. 21
    Sea Chase

    Book 21:Sea Chase

    Robert R McCammon • 2014

    Assigned to spirit a defecting German scientist to safety across hostile waters, Michael Gallatin must keep his human cargo alive aboard a vulnerable ship, fending off threats from U-boats, traitors, and the beast ins...

  21. 22
    The Wolf and the Eagle

    Book 22:The Wolf and the Eagle

    Robert R McCammon • 2014

    In the North African desert, werewolf Michael Gallatin and a German fighter pilot are forced into an uneasy partnership to survive a deadly march, testing whether shared hardship can bridge the gulf between enemies br...

  22. 23
    The Border

    Book 23:The Border

    Robert R McCammon • 2015

    On an Earth ravaged by the war between two alien races, a teenage boy named Ethan awakens with no memory and strange abilities, and his struggle to protect a fragile human enclave may decide whether humanity survives...

  23. 24
    Freedom of the Mask

    Book 24:Freedom of the Mask

    Robert R McCammon • 2016

    After a mission goes wrong, Matthew Corbett vanishes from New York and resurfaces in grim London, where he must survive Newgate Prison, a sadistic gaoler, and a masked conspirator whose plans reach from filthy alleys...

  24. 25
    Last Train from Perdition

    Book 25:Last Train from Perdition

    Robert R McCammon • 2016

    Trevor Lawson and sharpshooter Ann Kingsley head to Montana to retrieve a young man from an outlaw gang, only to find themselves besieged by vampires on a snowbound train, where every car may hold another hungry enemy.

  25. 26
    The Listener

    Book 26:The Listener

    Robert R McCammon • 2018

    In 1934, New Orleans redcap Curtis Mayhew has a quiet gift for hearing unspoken thoughts, and when he catches the terrified mental cry of a kidnapped girl, he risks everything to challenge two ruthless con artists and...

  26. 27
    Cardinal Black

    Book 27:Cardinal Black

    Robert R McCammon • 2019

    Berry Grigsby’s mind is disintegrating under a poison devised by Professor Fell, and the only hope is a stolen book of potions, so Matthew Corbett partners with a charming killer to infiltrate London’s underworld and...

  27. 28
    The King of Shadows

    Book 28:The King of Shadows

    Robert R McCammon • 2022

    En route to Italy in search of a sorcerer’s mirror, Matthew Corbett and his companions are shipwrecked on a secluded island whose hospitable residents hide disturbing secrets, as the place slowly erodes their memories...

  28. 30
    Leviathan

    Book 30:Leviathan

    Thomas Hobbes

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Robert R Mccammon Robert Mccammon FAQ

What is the best order to read the Robert R Mccammon Robert Mccammon series?

The recommended reading order is the numbered order shown on this page, starting with Bethany's Sin.

How many books are in the Robert R Mccammon Robert Mccammon series?

There are 28 books currently listed in the Robert R Mccammon Robert Mccammon series on GurusReads.

Where should I start with the Robert R Mccammon Robert Mccammon series?

New readers should start with Bethany's Sin, the first book in the reading order.

Is the Robert R Mccammon Robert Mccammon series complete?

Based on the publication years we have, the series appears likely complete and spans releases from 1980 to 2022.