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Frank Tayell

Bestselling Author • 7 Series • 41 Books

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🎯 Where Should I Start?

Best Starting Point
Publication Order of Surviving The Evacuation Books
Start with: Zombies vs The Living Dead (2013)
Popular Choice
Publication Order of Surviving the Evacuation: Here We Stand Books
Start with: Infected (2016)
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Publication Order of Surviving the Evacuation: Life Goes On Books
Start with: Outback Outbreak (2019)

About Frank Tayell

Frank Tayell is an author of horror, crime, near-future science fiction, and post-apocalyptic fiction but mainly writes books with a focus on democracies wrestling against dystopia. Tayell became a published author in 2013 when Zombies Vs. The Living Dead, the first book in Surviving the Evacuation series was released. The author is also known for Here We Stand and Strike a Match series of books. Tayell admits that the debut book in Surviving the Evacuation began as a journal written by a survivor after the outbreak, but the story evolved into a series that narrates the story of the epidemic, how those in power responded and an old conspiracy. Rising to prominence with the Publication Order of Surviving The Evacuation Books series, Frank Tayell 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 Frank Tayell

Publication Order of Surviving The Evacuation Books
25 books 2013–2025
1

Zombies vs The Living Dead

A gripping mystery unfolds in Zombies vs The Living Dead as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Surviving The Evacuation Books series showcases Frank Tayell's mastery of suspense.

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2013
2

London

London is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Surviving The Evacuation Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Frank Tayell have come to expect.

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2013
3

Wasteland

Wasteland continues the Publication Order of Surviving The Evacuation Books story arc with Frank Tayell's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2014
4

Family

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Surviving The Evacuation Books with Family, another outstanding contribution from Frank Tayell.

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2014
5

Unsafe Haven

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Surviving The Evacuation Books with Unsafe Haven, another outstanding contribution from Frank Tayell.

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2014
6

Reunion

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Surviving The Evacuation Books with Reunion, another outstanding contribution from Frank Tayell.

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2015
7

Harvest

Harvest continues the Publication Order of Surviving The Evacuation Books story arc with Frank Tayell's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2015
8

Home

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Surviving The Evacuation Books with Home, another outstanding contribution from Frank Tayell.

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2015
9

Anglesey

Anglesey is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Surviving The Evacuation Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Frank Tayell have come to expect.

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2016
10

Ireland

Ireland is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Surviving The Evacuation Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Frank Tayell have come to expect.

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2017
11

The Last Candidate

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Surviving The Evacuation Books with The Last Candidate, another outstanding contribution from Frank Tayell.

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2017
12

Search and Rescue

Search and Rescue is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Surviving The Evacuation Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Frank Tayell have come to expect.

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2017
13

Britain's End

Britain's End continues the Publication Order of Surviving The Evacuation Books story arc with Frank Tayell's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2018
14

Future's Beginning

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Surviving The Evacuation Books with Future's Beginning, another outstanding contribution from Frank Tayell.

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2018
15

Mort Vivant

Mort Vivant is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Surviving The Evacuation Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Frank Tayell have come to expect.

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2018
16

Where There's Hope

Where There's Hope continues the Publication Order of Surviving The Evacuation Books story arc with Frank Tayell's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2018
17

Unwanted Visitors, Unwelcome Guests

Unwanted Visitors, Unwelcome Guests is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Surviving The Evacuation Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Frank Tayell have come to expect.

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2019
18

There We Stood

There We Stood is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Surviving The Evacuation Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Frank Tayell have come to expect.

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2020
19

Rebuilt in a Day

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Surviving The Evacuation Books with Rebuilt in a Day, another outstanding contribution from Frank Tayell.

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2021
20

Welcome to the End of the Earth

Welcome to the End of the Earth is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Surviving The Evacuation Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Frank Tayell have come to expect.

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2022
21

Small Cogs in the Survival Machine

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Surviving The Evacuation Books with Small Cogs in the Survival Machine, another outstanding contribution from Frank Tayell.

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2023
22

Our Home, Too

Our Home, Too continues the Publication Order of Surviving The Evacuation Books story arc with Frank Tayell's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2023
23

Letters from Yesterday

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Surviving The Evacuation Books with Letters from Yesterday, another outstanding contribution from Frank Tayell.

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2024
24

One Minute More

One Minute More is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Surviving The Evacuation Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Frank Tayell have come to expect.

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2025
25

An Imperfect Utopia

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Surviving The Evacuation Books with An Imperfect Utopia, another outstanding contribution from Frank Tayell.

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2025
Publication Order of Surviving the Evacuation: Here We Stand Books
2 books 2016–2016
1

Infected

Infected continues the Publication Order of Surviving the Evacuation: Here We Stand Books story arc with Frank Tayell's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2016
2

Divided

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Surviving the Evacuation: Here We Stand Books with Divided, another outstanding contribution from Frank Tayell.

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2016
Publication Order of Surviving the Evacuation: Life Goes On Books
5 books 2019–2021
1

Outback Outbreak

Outback Outbreak is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Surviving the Evacuation: Life Goes On Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Frank Tayell have come to expect.

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2019
2

No More News

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Surviving the Evacuation: Life Goes On Books with No More News, another outstanding contribution from Frank Tayell.

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2020
3

While the Lights Are On

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Surviving the Evacuation: Life Goes On Books with While the Lights Are On, another outstanding contribution from Frank Tayell.

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2020
4

If Not Us

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Surviving the Evacuation: Life Goes On Books with If Not Us, another outstanding contribution from Frank Tayell.

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2021
5

No Turning Back

No Turning Back is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Surviving the Evacuation: Life Goes On Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Frank Tayell have come to expect.

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2021
Publication Order of Brawl of the Worlds Books
2 books 2022–2023
1

First Contact

First Contact continues the Publication Order of Brawl of the Worlds Books story arc with Frank Tayell's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2022
2

Wish You Were Here

Wish You Were Here is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Brawl of the Worlds Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Frank Tayell have come to expect.

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2023
Publication Order of Strike a Match Books
5 books 2015–2022
1

Serious Crimes

The investigation intensifies in Serious Crimes, as this installment of the Publication Order of Strike a Match Books series takes readers deeper into the criminal underworld of Frank Tayell's creation.

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2015
2

Counterfeit Conspiracy

Counterfeit Conspiracy continues the Publication Order of Strike a Match Books story arc with Frank Tayell's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2016
3

Endangered Nation

Endangered Nation is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Strike a Match Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Frank Tayell have come to expect.

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2017
4

Over By Christmas

Over By Christmas is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Strike a Match Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Frank Tayell have come to expect.

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2021
5

Thin Ice

Thin Ice is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Strike a Match Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Frank Tayell have come to expect.

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2022
Publication Order of Standalone Novels
1 books 2014–2014
1

Work. Rest. Repeat.

Work. Rest. Repeat. is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Frank Tayell have come to expect.

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2014
Publication Order of Anthologies
1 books 2014–2014
1

At Hell's Gates

At Hell's Gates continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Frank Tayell's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2014

? Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Frank Tayell?

Frank Tayell is a bestselling author known for 7 book series containing over 41 books. Popular series include Publication Order of Surviving The Evacuation Books, Publication Order of Surviving the Evacuation: Here We Stand Books, Publication Order of Surviving the Evacuation: Life Goes On Books. Their work spans multiple genres and has captivated millions of readers worldwide.

What is the best Frank Tayell series to start with?

For readers new to Frank Tayell's work, the Publication Order of Surviving The Evacuation Books series is the ideal entry point. It showcases the author's signature style and contains 25 books. Begin with Zombies vs The Living Dead to start from the very beginning.

How many books has Frank Tayell written?

Frank Tayell has written over 41 books across 7 series. This prolific output covers multiple genres, making them one of the most versatile authors in contemporary fiction.

Should I read Frank Tayell books in order?

Yes, reading Frank Tayell'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 Frank Tayell write in?

Frank Tayell writes primarily in fiction. With 7 series across 41 books, the author has explored a wide range of themes and storytelling approaches throughout their career.

Are Frank Tayell's books standalone or must they be read as a series?

Most of Frank Tayell'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 Frank Tayell's most popular book?

Based on reader reviews and sales data, Frank Tayell's most celebrated works come from the Publication Order of Surviving The Evacuation Books series. The first book, Zombies vs The Living Dead, is widely considered the ideal starting point and consistently receives outstanding reader ratings.