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ⓘ About Craig Halloran
Craig Halloran is an American author that writes fantasy fiction. Halloran is known for the Darkslayer series of novels. Even though he had a bit of a late start, it hasn’t taken the author long to generate a strong following. Before making a name in publishing, Craig Halloran was a military man. A native of Charleston in West Virginia where he chose to set up roots with his kids and their cats and dogs, the author attended West Virginia University. He eventually made his way into the United States Airforce, though the urge to write never left him. Writing came into the picture at the perfect time. With his career as a military policeman firmly behind him, Halloran found that he had boundless creative energy bubbling away within him.
All Book Series by Craig Halloran
The Hero, The Sword and The Dragons
Series opener · book 1 of 10 · published 2013
Nath Dragon Meets The Darkslayer, Book 3
Latest in the series · book 3 of 3 · published 2018
The Darkslayer: Bish and Bone Collector's Edition: A Sword and Sorcery Epic Saga
Latest in the series · book 11 of 11 · published 2018
The Scarab's Curse / The Sorcerer's Curse
Series opener · book 1 of 5 · published 2017
The Red Citadel and the Sorcerer's Power
Latest in the series · book 2 of 2 · published 2018
? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Craig Halloran?
Craig Halloran is an American author that writes fantasy fiction. Halloran is known for the Darkslayer series of novels. Even though he had a bit of a late start, it hasn’t taken the author long to generate a strong following.
Which Craig Halloran series should I start with?
The best place to start is The Darkslayer series, the earliest of Craig Halloran's multi-book series: it opens with Wrath of the Royals (2009) and runs to 7 books across 2009–2017, ending with Brutal Beginnings (2017). Craig Halloran's other series stand alone, so they can be read in any order.
How many books has Craig Halloran written?
Craig Halloran has 106 books catalogued in this guide, published between 2009 and 2026. 103 of them belong to 16 named series — the largest being the Dragon Wars series with 20 books — and 3 are standalone titles, collections or anthologies.
In what order should Craig Halloran's series be read?
Read each series in publication order — the numbered entries in each series follow the year each book first appeared. Craig Halloran's series do not depend on one another, so they can be started in any order; by start date they are The Darkslayer (2009–2017, 7 books), Impact (2009–2014, 3 books) and Chronicles of Dragon (2013–2014, 10 books), plus 13 more.
How are Craig Halloran's books organised into series?
This guide splits Craig Halloran's 106 books into 16 named series and 3 titles that stand alone or appear only in collections: Dragon Wars (20 books, 2020–2021); Darkslayer: Bish and Bone (11 books, 2014–2018); Chronicles of Dragon (10 books, 2013–2014); The Chronicles of Dragon: Tail of the Dragon (10 books, 2015–2017); Supernatural Bounty Hunter Files (10 books, 2015–2018), plus 11 further series.