📚 Where to Start?

Publication Order of Anthologies Best for beginners - Start with "52 Stitches" (2009)
Publication Order of The Balance Books Popular choice - Start with "Realmshift" (2006)
Publication Order of Eli Carver Books Popular choice - Start with "Manifest Recall" (2018)
Publication Order of Tales From The Gulp Books Popular choice - Start with "The Gulp" (2021)

About the Author

Alan Baxter is one of the award winning authors of the British-Australian descent, who is famous for writing novels based on dark fantasy, urban horror, sci-fi, mystery, and supernatural thriller genres. He is particularly popular for writing the Balance and Alex Caine novel series. Baxter likes to ride motorcycles, and is fond of dogs. In addition to writing thriller and horror novels, he is also involved in teaching Kung Fu. Currently, he lives near the south coast of the beautiful New South Wales, Australia, along with his beautiful wife, his son, and a couple of pet animals. The Alex Caine novels written by him are dark thrillers based on urban fantasy. The series is comprised of 3 novels in total. Baxter’s books are published in Australia, UK, and the US, by different publishing. Alan Baxter is the author of over 52 books across 10 series. Their most famous work is the Publication Order of Anthologies series, which has garnered millions of readers worldwide. With such a prolific career, Alan Baxter has established themselves as one of the most influential authors in contemporary fiction.

Book Series in Publication Order

Publication Order of Alex Caine Books

3 books
  • Bound In 'Bound', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Alex Caine Books saga.
    (2014) ⭐ Start here
  • Obsidian The Publication Order of Alex Caine Books series continues with 'Obsidian', another thrilling entry from Alan Baxter.
    (2014) ⭐ Start here
  • Abduction Join the adventure in 'Abduction' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Alex Caine Books series by Alan Baxter.
    (2014) ⭐ Start here

Publication Order of The Balance Books

2 books
  • Realmshift 'Realmshift' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of The Balance Books series, set in the world Alan Baxter has created.
    (2006)
  • Magesign The Publication Order of The Balance Books series continues with 'Magesign', another thrilling entry from Alan Baxter.
    (2009)

Publication Order of Eli Carver Books

3 books
  • Manifest Recall Experience the magic of 'Manifest Recall' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Eli Carver Books universe.
    (2018)
  • Recall Night The Publication Order of Eli Carver Books series continues with 'Recall Night', another thrilling entry from Alan Baxter.
    (2020)
  • Ghost Recall Experience the magic of 'Ghost Recall' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Eli Carver Books universe.
    (2021)

Publication Order of Tales From The Gulp Books

3 books
  • The Gulp In 'The Gulp', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Tales From The Gulp Books saga.
    (2021)
  • The Fall The Publication Order of Tales From The Gulp Books series continues with 'The Fall', another thrilling entry from Alan Baxter.
    (2022)
  • The Rise 'The Rise' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Tales From The Gulp Books series, set in the world Alan Baxter has created.
    (2026)

Publication Order of Standalone Novels

7 books
  • The Book Club 'The Book Club' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, set in the world Alan Baxter has created.
    (2017)
  • Hidden City Join the adventure in 'Hidden City' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Alan Baxter.
    (2018)
  • Devouring Dark 'Devouring Dark' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, set in the world Alan Baxter has created.
    (2018)
  • The Roo In 'The Roo', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels saga.
    (2020)
  • Golden Fortune, Dragon Jade Epic fantasy awaits in 'Golden Fortune, Dragon Jade', a landmark novel in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Alan Baxter.
    (2020)
  • Sallow Bend 'Sallow Bend' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, set in the world Alan Baxter has created.
    (2022)
  • Blood Covenant Join the adventure in 'Blood Covenant' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Alan Baxter.
    (2024)

Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas

3 books
  • Ghost of the Black Join the adventure in 'Ghost of the Black' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas series by Alan Baxter.
    (2009)
  • Shall We Have Magic? 'Shall We Have Magic?' brings readers into a world of magic and wonder in the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas series by Alan Baxter.
    (2009)
  • The Darkest Shade of Grey The Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas series continues with 'The Darkest Shade of Grey', another thrilling entry from Alan Baxter.
    (2012)

Publication Order of Short Story Collections

2 books
  • Crow Shine Experience the magic of 'Crow Shine' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Short Story Collections universe.
    (2016)
  • Served Cold Join the adventure in 'Served Cold' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Short Story Collections series by Alan Baxter.
    (2019)

Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books

3 books
  • Write The Fight Right Join the adventure in 'Write The Fight Right' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series by Alan Baxter.
    (2011)
  • Bipolar Bared Experience the magic of 'Bipolar Bared' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books universe.
    (2015)
  • What Wives Don't Know Experience the magic of 'What Wives Don't Know' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books universe.
    (2015)

Publication Order of Essays

1 books
  • The Martial Art of Writing & Other Essays The Publication Order of Essays series continues with 'The Martial Art of Writing & Other Essays', another thrilling entry from Alan Baxter.
    (2021)

Publication Order of Anthologies

25 books
  • 52 Stitches Experience the magic of '52 Stitches' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Anthologies universe.
    (2009)
  • Seizure Offline 04 Experience the magic of 'Seizure Offline 04' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Anthologies universe.
    (2009)
  • Flesh and Bone: Rise of the Necromancers 'Flesh and Bone: Rise of the Necromancers' explores themes of love and relationships in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Anthologies series by Alan Baxter.
    (2010)
  • Anywhere but Earth Join the adventure in 'Anywhere but Earth' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Anthologies series by Alan Baxter.
    (2011)
  • Hope Experience the magic of 'Hope' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Anthologies universe.
    (2011)
  • Damnation and Dames Experience the magic of 'Damnation and Dames' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Anthologies universe.
    (2012)
  • From Stage Door Shadows Join the adventure in 'From Stage Door Shadows' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Anthologies series by Alan Baxter.
    (2012)
  • Bloodstones In 'Bloodstones', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Anthologies saga.
    (2012)
  • Urban Occult Join the adventure in 'Urban Occult' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Anthologies series by Alan Baxter.
    (2013)
  • Dreaming of Djinn Join the adventure in 'Dreaming of Djinn' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Anthologies series by Alan Baxter.
    (2013)
  • Midnight Echo Issue 9 Experience the magic of 'Midnight Echo Issue 9' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Anthologies universe.
    (2013)
  • A Killer Among Demons In 'A Killer Among Demons', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Anthologies series by Alan Baxter.
    (2013)
  • Suspended In Dusk The Publication Order of Anthologies series continues with 'Suspended In Dusk', another thrilling entry from Alan Baxter.
    (2014)
  • Far Voyager: A Postcripts Anthology 32/33 The Publication Order of Anthologies series continues with 'Far Voyager: A Postcripts Anthology 32/33', another thrilling entry from Alan Baxter.
    (2014)
  • Insert Title Here Experience the magic of 'Insert Title Here' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Anthologies universe.
    (2015)
  • Suspended in Dusk II Join the adventure in 'Suspended in Dusk II' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Anthologies series by Alan Baxter.
    (2018)
  • Timeshift: Tales of Time Experience the magic of 'Timeshift: Tales of Time' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Anthologies universe.
    (2018)
  • Fantasy Epic fantasy awaits in 'Fantasy', a landmark novel in the Publication Order of Anthologies series by Alan Baxter.
    (2019)
  • Halldark Holidays The Publication Order of Anthologies series continues with 'Halldark Holidays', another thrilling entry from Alan Baxter.
    (2020)
  • The Bad Book Experience the magic of 'The Bad Book' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Anthologies universe.
    (2021)
  • Professor Charlatan Bardot’s Travel Anthology to the MostHaunted Buildings in the Weird, Wild World 'Professor Charlatan Bardot’s Travel Anthology to the MostHaunted Buildings in the Weird, Wild World' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, set in the world Alan Baxter has created.
    (2021)
  • Death in the Deep: An Aquatic Horror Anthology In 'Death in the Deep: An Aquatic Horror Anthology', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Anthologies series by Alan Baxter.
    (2022)
  • Love, Death + Robots: The Official Anthology: Volumes 2 & 3 In 'Love, Death + Robots: The Official Anthology: Volumes 2 & 3', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Anthologies series by Alan Baxter.
    (2022)
  • Found Join the adventure in 'Found' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Anthologies series by Alan Baxter.
    (2022)
  • Damnation Games 'Damnation Games' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, set in the world Alan Baxter has created.
    (2022)

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Who is Alan Baxter?

Alan Baxter is a bestselling author known for 10 book series containing over 52 books. Popular series include Publication Order of Alex Caine Books, Publication Order of The Balance Books, Publication Order of Eli Carver Books. Their work has captivated millions of readers worldwide.

Q: What is the best Alan Baxter book series to start with?

For readers new to Alan Baxter's work, we recommend starting with the Publication Order of Anthologies series. This series showcases the author's signature style and is considered one of their most accessible and engaging works. With 25 books, it offers a perfect entry point to Alan Baxter's writing.

Q: How many books has Alan Baxter written?

Alan Baxter has written over 52 books across 10 different series. From thriller mysteries to fantasy adventures, their diverse body of work offers something for every reader.