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ⓘ About Chuck Wendig
Chuck Wendig is a well-known screenwriter and a novelist and is also the game designer of the popular game – Hunder: Game of the Vigil. He has authored several series of books, most popular being – Miriam Black, The Heartland Trilogy, The Star Wars, Mookie Pearl, Atlanta Burns, Heartland YA, Blue Blazes, Dinocalypse Trilogy and is also known for his screen writing for This Guy, SmallSmall Thing (2013) and Pandemic (2011) along with other works in comics, games genre with him already having contributed over 2 million words to this industry. He was also a finalist of the John W. Campbell Award for Best New Writer and the cowriter of the Emmy-nominated storyline Collapsus. He is also writes his popular blog, terribleminds.com. Rising to prominence with the Publication Order of Atlanta Burns Books series, Chuck Wendig 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 Chuck Wendig
Shotgun Gravy
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Atlanta Burns Books with Shotgun Gravy, another outstanding contribution from Chuck Wendig.
Bait Dog
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Atlanta Burns Books with Bait Dog, another outstanding contribution from Chuck Wendig.
Atlanta Burns
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Atlanta Burns Books with Atlanta Burns, another outstanding contribution from Chuck Wendig.
The Hunt
The Hunt is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Atlanta Burns Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Chuck Wendig have come to expect.
Dinocalypse Now
Dinocalypse Now continues the Publication Order of Dinocalypse Trilogy Books story arc with Chuck Wendig's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Beyond Dinocalypse
Beyond Dinocalypse continues the Publication Order of Dinocalypse Trilogy Books story arc with Chuck Wendig's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Double Dead
A gripping mystery unfolds in Double Dead as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Double Dead Books series showcases Chuck Wendig's mastery of suspense.
Bad Blood
A gripping mystery unfolds in Bad Blood as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Double Dead Books series showcases Chuck Wendig's mastery of suspense.
Unclean Spirits
Unclean Spirits continues the Publication Order of Gods & Monsters Books story arc with Chuck Wendig's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Under the Empyrean Sky
Under the Empyrean Sky is an essential installment in the Publication Order of The Heartland Trilogy Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Chuck Wendig have come to expect.
Blightborn
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of The Heartland Trilogy Books with Blightborn, another outstanding contribution from Chuck Wendig.
The Harvest
The Harvest continues the Publication Order of The Heartland Trilogy Books story arc with Chuck Wendig's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Aftermath
Aftermath continues the Publication Order of Journey To Star Wars: The Force Awakens Books story arc with Chuck Wendig's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Life Debt
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Journey To Star Wars: The Force Awakens Books with Life Debt, another outstanding contribution from Chuck Wendig.
Empire's End
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Journey To Star Wars: The Force Awakens Books with Empire's End, another outstanding contribution from Chuck Wendig.
Blackbirds
Blackbirds continues the Publication Order of Miriam Black Books story arc with Chuck Wendig's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Mockingbird
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Miriam Black Books with Mockingbird, another outstanding contribution from Chuck Wendig.
The Cormorant
The Cormorant continues the Publication Order of Miriam Black Books story arc with Chuck Wendig's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Thunderbird
Thunderbird is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Miriam Black Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Chuck Wendig have come to expect.
The Raptor & the Wren
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Miriam Black Books with The Raptor & the Wren, another outstanding contribution from Chuck Wendig.
Vultures
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Miriam Black Books with Vultures, another outstanding contribution from Chuck Wendig.
The Blue Blazes
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Mookie Pearl Books with The Blue Blazes, another outstanding contribution from Chuck Wendig.
The Hellsblood Bride
A gripping mystery unfolds in The Hellsblood Bride as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Mookie Pearl Books series showcases Chuck Wendig's mastery of suspense.
Red Devils Rise
Red Devils Rise is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Mookie Pearl Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Chuck Wendig have come to expect.
Wanderers
Wanderers is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Wanderers Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Chuck Wendig have come to expect.
Wayward
Conflict and courage define Wayward, an action-packed entry in the Publication Order of Wanderers Books series by Chuck Wendig that puts the heroes through their toughest challenges yet.
Zeroes
Zeroes continues the Publication Order of Zer0es Books story arc with Chuck Wendig's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Invasive
Invasive is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Zer0es Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Chuck Wendig have come to expect.
Damn Fine Story
Damn Fine Story continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Chuck Wendig's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Book of Accidents
The Book of Accidents is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Chuck Wendig have come to expect.
Dust & Grim
Dust & Grim continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Chuck Wendig's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Black River Orchard
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with Black River Orchard, another outstanding contribution from Chuck Wendig.
The Staircase in the Woods
The Staircase in the Woods is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Chuck Wendig have come to expect.
The Calamities
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with The Calamities, another outstanding contribution from Chuck Wendig.
The Wind Has Teeth Tonight
The Wind Has Teeth Tonight continues the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas story arc with Chuck Wendig's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Forever Endeavor
The Forever Endeavor continues the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas story arc with Chuck Wendig's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Irregular Creatures
Irregular Creatures is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Short Story Collections series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Chuck Wendig have come to expect.
Confessions of a Freelance Penmonkey
Confessions of a Freelance Penmonkey continues the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books story arc with Chuck Wendig's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
250 Things You Should Know About Writing
250 Things You Should Know About Writing continues the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books story arc with Chuck Wendig's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Revenge of the Penmonkey
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books with Revenge of the Penmonkey, another outstanding contribution from Chuck Wendig.
500 Ways to Be a Better Writer
500 Ways to Be a Better Writer is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Chuck Wendig have come to expect.
500 More Ways To Be A Better Writer
500 More Ways To Be A Better Writer continues the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books story arc with Chuck Wendig's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
500 Ways to Tell a Better Story
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books with 500 Ways to Tell a Better Story, another outstanding contribution from Chuck Wendig.
The Kick-Ass Writer
The Kick-Ass Writer continues the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books story arc with Chuck Wendig's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
30 Days in the Word Mines
30 Days in the Word Mines is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Chuck Wendig have come to expect.
You Can Do Anything, Magic Skeleton!
Magic takes center stage in You Can Do Anything, Magic Skeleton!, a spellbinding addition to the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series that expands the enchanting world created by Chuck Wendig.
Gentle Writing Advice: How to Be a Writer Without Destroying Yourself
Gentle Writing Advice: How to Be a Writer Without Destroying Yourself continues the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books story arc with Chuck Wendig's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Armory
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of New World of Darkness Books with Armory, another outstanding contribution from Chuck Wendig.
From a Certain Point of View Star Wars
Conflict and courage define From a Certain Point of View Star Wars, an action-packed entry in the Publication Order of Star Wars: From a Certain Point of View Books series by Chuck Wendig that puts the heroes through their toughest challenges yet.
From a Certain Point of View: The Empire Strikes Back
From a Certain Point of View: The Empire Strikes Back is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Star Wars: From a Certain Point of View Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Chuck Wendig have come to expect.
From a Certain Point of View: Return of the Jedi
From a Certain Point of View: Return of the Jedi is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Star Wars: From a Certain Point of View Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Chuck Wendig have come to expect.
Turok#1
Turok#1 is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Turok Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Chuck Wendig have come to expect.
Turok#2
Turok#2 is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Turok Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Chuck Wendig have come to expect.
Turok#3
Turok#3 is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Turok Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Chuck Wendig have come to expect.
Turok#4
Turok#4 is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Turok Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Chuck Wendig have come to expect.
Turok#5
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Turok Books with Turok#5, another outstanding contribution from Chuck Wendig.
The Force Awakens, Volume 3
The Force Awakens, Volume 3 continues the Publication Order of Star Wars: The Force Awakens Adaptation Books story arc with Chuck Wendig's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Force Awakens, Volume 5
The Force Awakens, Volume 5 continues the Publication Order of Star Wars: The Force Awakens Adaptation Books story arc with Chuck Wendig's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Force Awakens, Volume 6
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Star Wars: The Force Awakens Adaptation Books with The Force Awakens, Volume 6, another outstanding contribution from Chuck Wendig.
World of Darkness: Ghost Stories
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with World of Darkness: Ghost Stories, another outstanding contribution from Chuck Wendig.
The Bones
The Bones is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Chuck Wendig have come to expect.
Feeding Kate
Feeding Kate is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Chuck Wendig have come to expect.
Gimme Shelter
Gimme Shelter is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Chuck Wendig have come to expect.
Don't Read This Book
Don't Read This Book is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Chuck Wendig have come to expect.
The Malfeasance Occasional
The Malfeasance Occasional is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Chuck Wendig have come to expect.
Trouble in the Heartland
Trouble in the Heartland explores the depths of love and connection in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Anthologies series by Chuck Wendig.
Exigencies
Exigencies continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Chuck Wendig's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
From a Certain Point of View Star Wars
Conflict and courage define From a Certain Point of View Star Wars, an action-packed entry in the Publication Order of Anthologies series by Chuck Wendig that puts the heroes through their toughest challenges yet.
Appalachian Strong: A Charity Anthology Benefiting the Survivors of Hurricane Helene
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with Appalachian Strong: A Charity Anthology Benefiting the Survivors of Hurricane Helene, another outstanding contribution from Chuck Wendig.
? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Chuck Wendig?
Chuck Wendig is a bestselling author known for 19 book series containing over 69 books. Popular series include Publication Order of Atlanta Burns Books, Publication Order of Dinocalypse Trilogy Books, Publication Order of Double Dead Books. Their work spans multiple genres and has captivated millions of readers worldwide.
What is the best Chuck Wendig series to start with?
For readers new to Chuck Wendig's work, the Publication Order of Atlanta Burns Books series is the ideal entry point. It showcases the author's signature style and contains 4 books. Begin with Shotgun Gravy to start from the very beginning.
How many books has Chuck Wendig written?
Chuck Wendig has written over 69 books across 19 series. This prolific output covers multiple genres, making them one of the most versatile authors in contemporary fiction.
Should I read Chuck Wendig books in order?
Yes, reading Chuck Wendig'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 Chuck Wendig write in?
Chuck Wendig writes primarily in fiction. With 19 series across 69 books, the author has explored a wide range of themes and storytelling approaches throughout their career.
Are Chuck Wendig's books standalone or must they be read as a series?
Most of Chuck Wendig'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 Chuck Wendig's most popular book?
Based on reader reviews and sales data, Chuck Wendig's most celebrated works come from the Publication Order of Atlanta Burns Books series. The first book, Shotgun Gravy, is widely considered the ideal starting point and consistently receives outstanding reader ratings.