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Alan Baxter

Bestselling Author • 10 Series • 52 Books

10
Series
52
Books
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🎯 Where Should I Start?

Best Starting Point
Publication Order of Anthologies
Start with: 52 Stitches (2009)
Popular Choice
Publication Order of The Balance Books
Start with: Realmshift (2006)
Popular Choice
Publication Order of Eli Carver Books
Start with: Manifest Recall (2018)

About Alan Baxter

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. Rising to prominence with the Publication Order of Anthologies series, Alan Baxter has since expanded their repertoire to include numerous successful works across various genres. Their writing style, characterized by compelling narratives and memorable characters, has earned them a dedicated global readership with millions of fans worldwide.

📚 All Book Series by Alan Baxter

Publication Order of Alex Caine Books
3 books 2014–2014
1

Bound

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Alex Caine Books with Bound, another outstanding contribution from Alan Baxter.

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2014
2

Obsidian

Obsidian continues the Publication Order of Alex Caine Books story arc with Alan Baxter's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2014
3

Abduction

Abduction continues the Publication Order of Alex Caine Books story arc with Alan Baxter's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2014
Publication Order of The Balance Books
2 books 2006–2009
1

Realmshift

Realmshift is an essential installment in the Publication Order of The Balance Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Alan Baxter have come to expect.

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2006
2

Magesign

Magesign continues the Publication Order of The Balance Books story arc with Alan Baxter's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2009
Publication Order of Eli Carver Books
3 books 2018–2021
1

Manifest Recall

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Eli Carver Books with Manifest Recall, another outstanding contribution from Alan Baxter.

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2018
2

Recall Night

Recall Night is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Eli Carver Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Alan Baxter have come to expect.

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2020
3

Ghost Recall

Ghost Recall continues the Publication Order of Eli Carver Books story arc with Alan Baxter's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2021
Publication Order of Tales From The Gulp Books
3 books 2021–2026
1

The Gulp

The Gulp is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Tales From The Gulp Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Alan Baxter have come to expect.

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2021
2

The Fall

The Fall is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Tales From The Gulp Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Alan Baxter have come to expect.

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2022
3

The Rise

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Tales From The Gulp Books with The Rise, another outstanding contribution from Alan Baxter.

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2026
Publication Order of Standalone Novels
7 books 2017–2024
1

The Book Club

The Book Club is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Alan Baxter have come to expect.

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2017
2

Hidden City

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with Hidden City, another outstanding contribution from Alan Baxter.

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2018
3

Devouring Dark

Devouring Dark is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Alan Baxter have come to expect.

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2018
4

The Roo

The Roo continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Alan Baxter's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2020
5

Golden Fortune, Dragon Jade

Epic adventure awaits in Golden Fortune, Dragon Jade, a landmark entry in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series that raises the stakes across the realm Alan Baxter has built.

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2020
6

Sallow Bend

Sallow Bend is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Alan Baxter have come to expect.

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2022
7

Blood Covenant

A gripping mystery unfolds in Blood Covenant as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series showcases Alan Baxter's mastery of suspense.

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2024
Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas
3 books 2009–2012
1

Ghost of the Black

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas with Ghost of the Black, another outstanding contribution from Alan Baxter.

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2009
2

Shall We Have Magic?

Magic takes center stage in Shall We Have Magic?, a spellbinding addition to the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas series that expands the enchanting world created by Alan Baxter.

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2009
3

The Darkest Shade of Grey

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas with The Darkest Shade of Grey, another outstanding contribution from Alan Baxter.

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2012
Publication Order of Short Story Collections
2 books 2016–2019
1

Crow Shine

Crow Shine is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Short Story Collections series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Alan Baxter have come to expect.

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2016
2

Served Cold

Served Cold continues the Publication Order of Short Story Collections story arc with Alan Baxter's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2019
Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books
3 books 2011–2015
1

Write The Fight Right

Conflict and courage define Write The Fight Right, an action-packed entry in the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series by Alan Baxter that puts the heroes through their toughest challenges yet.

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2011
2

Bipolar Bared

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books with Bipolar Bared, another outstanding contribution from Alan Baxter.

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2015
3

What Wives Don't Know

What Wives Don't Know continues the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books story arc with Alan Baxter's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2015
Publication Order of Essays
1 books 2021–2021
1

The Martial Art of Writing & Other Essays

The Martial Art of Writing & Other Essays continues the Publication Order of Essays story arc with Alan Baxter's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2021
Publication Order of Anthologies
25 books 2009–2022
1

52 Stitches

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with 52 Stitches, another outstanding contribution from Alan Baxter.

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2009
2

Seizure Offline 04

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with Seizure Offline 04, another outstanding contribution from Alan Baxter.

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2009
3

Flesh and Bone: Rise of the Necromancers

Flesh and Bone: Rise of the Necromancers explores the depths of love and connection in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Anthologies series by Alan Baxter.

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2010
4

Anywhere but Earth

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with Anywhere but Earth, another outstanding contribution from Alan Baxter.

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2011
5

Hope

Hope continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Alan Baxter's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2011
6

Damnation and Dames

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with Damnation and Dames, another outstanding contribution from Alan Baxter.

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2012
7

From Stage Door Shadows

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with From Stage Door Shadows, another outstanding contribution from Alan Baxter.

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2012
8

Bloodstones

A gripping mystery unfolds in Bloodstones as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Anthologies series showcases Alan Baxter's mastery of suspense.

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2012
9

Urban Occult

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with Urban Occult, another outstanding contribution from Alan Baxter.

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2013
10

Dreaming of Djinn

Dreaming of Djinn continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Alan Baxter's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2013
11

Midnight Echo Issue 9

Midnight Echo Issue 9 continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Alan Baxter's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2013
12

A Killer Among Demons

A gripping mystery unfolds in A Killer Among Demons as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Anthologies series showcases Alan Baxter's mastery of suspense.

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2013
13

Suspended In Dusk

Suspended In Dusk is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Alan Baxter have come to expect.

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2014
14

Far Voyager: A Postcripts Anthology 32/33

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with Far Voyager: A Postcripts Anthology 32/33, another outstanding contribution from Alan Baxter.

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2014
15

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Insert Title Here continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Alan Baxter's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2015
16

Suspended in Dusk II

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with Suspended in Dusk II, another outstanding contribution from Alan Baxter.

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2018
17

Timeshift: Tales of Time

Timeshift: Tales of Time is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Alan Baxter have come to expect.

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2018
18

Fantasy

Fantasy is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Alan Baxter have come to expect.

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2019
19

Halldark Holidays

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with Halldark Holidays, another outstanding contribution from Alan Baxter.

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2020
20

The Bad Book

The Bad Book continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Alan Baxter's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2021
21

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 continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Alan Baxter's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2021
22

Death in the Deep: An Aquatic Horror Anthology

A gripping mystery unfolds in Death in the Deep: An Aquatic Horror Anthology as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Anthologies series showcases Alan Baxter's mastery of suspense.

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2022
23

Love, Death + Robots: The Official Anthology: Volumes 2 & 3

A gripping mystery unfolds in Love, Death + Robots: The Official Anthology: Volumes 2 & 3 as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Anthologies series showcases Alan Baxter's mastery of suspense.

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2022
24

Found

Found is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Alan Baxter have come to expect.

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2022
25

Damnation Games

Damnation Games is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Alan Baxter have come to expect.

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2022

? Frequently Asked Questions

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 spans multiple genres and has captivated millions of readers worldwide.

What is the best Alan Baxter series to start with?

For readers new to Alan Baxter's work, the Publication Order of Anthologies series is the ideal entry point. It showcases the author's signature style and contains 25 books. Begin with 52 Stitches to start from the very beginning.

How many books has Alan Baxter written?

Alan Baxter has written over 52 books across 10 series. This prolific output covers multiple genres, making them one of the most versatile authors in contemporary fiction.

Should I read Alan Baxter books in order?

Yes, reading Alan Baxter's series in publication order is strongly recommended. Most series feature evolving character arcs, ongoing story threads, and references to earlier events that are most rewarding when experienced in sequence. Our complete reading order guides are listed above.

What genre does Alan Baxter write in?

Alan Baxter writes primarily in fiction. With 10 series across 52 books, the author has explored a wide range of themes and storytelling approaches throughout their career.

Are Alan Baxter's books standalone or must they be read as a series?

Most of Alan Baxter's books are part of ongoing series and deliver the most satisfying experience when read in order. However, several standalone novels and short story collections provide excellent entry points without requiring prior knowledge of other series.

What is Alan Baxter's most popular book?

Based on reader reviews and sales data, Alan Baxter's most celebrated works come from the Publication Order of Anthologies series. The first book, 52 Stitches, is widely considered the ideal starting point and consistently receives outstanding reader ratings.