📚 Where to Start?

Publication Order of Badger Thompson Books Best for beginners - Start with "Edge of the Pit" (2016)
Publication Order of Hunt for the Wild Books Popular choice - Start with "Hunt for the Wild Honu" (2021)
Publication Order of Standalone Novels Popular choice - Start with "The Oil Eater" (2013)
Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas Popular choice - Start with "A Present for Kainani" (2022)

About the Author

Bill Thesken is an American author that writes action, adventure, and crime novels. Thesken was a bit of a late bloomer writing-wise but once he got going, it didn’t take him long to find his place in publishing. +Biography Bill Thesken comes from Whittier in East Los Angeles. That is where he was born back in 1957. Circumstances saw the family move to Mission Viejo in 1967 where the author spent most of his childhood. Thesken left school in 1975. Having graduated from high school, he saw fit to go to Alaska. There he struggled to carve out a living through the work he did at the docks. The author didn’t stay long, eventually choosing to go off to Hawaii. Bill Thesken did not necessarily set out to settle in Hawaii. He just wanted to surf and Hawaii was as good a place as any to do just th. Bill Thesken is the author of over 14 books across 4 series. Their most famous work is the Publication Order of Badger Thompson Books series, which has garnered millions of readers worldwide. With such a prolific career, Bill Thesken has established themselves as one of the most influential authors in contemporary fiction.

Book Series in Publication Order

Publication Order of Badger Thompson Books

3 books
  • Edge of the Pit Experience the magic of 'Edge of the Pit' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Badger Thompson Books universe.
    (2016) ⭐ Start here
  • The Catalina Cabal The Publication Order of Badger Thompson Books series continues with 'The Catalina Cabal', another thrilling entry from Bill Thesken.
    (2017) ⭐ Start here
  • Quick Read Experience the magic of 'Quick Read' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Badger Thompson Books universe.
    (2020) ⭐ Start here

Publication Order of Hunt for the Wild Books

3 books
  • Hunt for the Wild Honu The Publication Order of Hunt for the Wild Books series continues with 'Hunt for the Wild Honu', another thrilling entry from Bill Thesken.
    (2021)
  • Hunt for the Wild Taro In 'Hunt for the Wild Taro', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Hunt for the Wild Books saga.
    (2021)
  • Hunt for the Wild Pue'o Experience the magic of 'Hunt for the Wild Pue'o' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Hunt for the Wild Books universe.
    (2021)

Publication Order of Standalone Novels

7 books
  • The Oil Eater Experience the magic of 'The Oil Eater' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Standalone Novels universe.
    (2013)
  • The Lords of Xibalba The Publication Order of Standalone Novels series continues with 'The Lords of Xibalba', another thrilling entry from Bill Thesken.
    (2013)
  • Blocking Paris Experience the magic of 'Blocking Paris' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Standalone Novels universe.
    (2014)
  • Exodus From Orion In 'Exodus From Orion', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels saga.
    (2019)
  • Legend of the Broken Paddle Join the adventure in 'Legend of the Broken Paddle' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Bill Thesken.
    (2020)
  • The Island Classic In 'The Island Classic', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels saga.
    (2021)
  • Scottish Roots In 'Scottish Roots', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels saga.
    (2023)

Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas

1 books
  • A Present for Kainani Experience the magic of 'A Present for Kainani' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas universe.
    (2022)

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Who is Bill Thesken?

Bill Thesken is a bestselling author known for 4 book series containing over 14 books. Popular series include Publication Order of Badger Thompson Books, Publication Order of Hunt for the Wild Books, Publication Order of Standalone Novels. Their work has captivated millions of readers worldwide.

Q: What is the best Bill Thesken book series to start with?

For readers new to Bill Thesken's work, we recommend starting with the Publication Order of Badger Thompson Books series. This series showcases the author's signature style and is considered one of their most accessible and engaging works. With 3 books, it offers a perfect entry point to Bill Thesken's writing.

Q: How many books has Bill Thesken written?

Bill Thesken has written over 14 books across 4 different series. From thriller mysteries to fantasy adventures, their diverse body of work offers something for every reader.