📚 Where to Start?

Publication Order of Laura Cardinal Books Best for beginners - Start with "Darkness on the Edge of Town" (2005)
Publication Order of Cyril Landry Books Popular choice - Start with "The Shop" (2011)
Publication Order of Maggie O'Neil Books Popular choice - Start with "Roadside Attraction" (2013)
Publication Order of Standalone Novels Popular choice - Start with "Darkscope" (1990)

About the Author

J. Carson Black is a well-established author, who specializes in crime fiction. After J. Carson Black read the Shining by Stephen King, she became inspired and thus began to work on her first novel. J. Carson is widely known for the Laura Cardinal book series. Currently, Black resides in Tucson, Arizona, a region, where she was born and raised. In the year 1990, J. Carson Black became a full-time author, with Darkscope being her debut novel. Black penned down the novel, Darkscope using her pseudonym, Margaret Falk. The darkness of Edge was the very first novel that J. Carson Black penned down using her real names in the year 2004. J. Carson Black Best Books The Shop The Shop is the first installment in the Cyril Landry book series. This installment begins with an assassination in Aspen Col. J. Carson Black is the author of over 22 books across 8 series. Their most famous work is the Publication Order of Laura Cardinal Books series, which has garnered millions of readers worldwide. With such a prolific career, J. Carson Black has established themselves as one of the most influential authors in contemporary fiction.

Book Series in Publication Order

Publication Order of Laura Cardinal Books

5 books
  • Darkness on the Edge of Town Experience the magic of 'Darkness on the Edge of Town' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Laura Cardinal Books universe.
    (2005) ⭐ Start here
  • Dark Side of the Moon 'Dark Side of the Moon' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Laura Cardinal Books series, set in the world J. Carson Black has created.
    (2006) ⭐ Start here
  • The Devil's Hour Join the adventure in 'The Devil's Hour' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Laura Cardinal Books series by J. Carson Black.
    (2007) ⭐ Start here
  • Cry Wolf Experience the magic of 'Cry Wolf' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Laura Cardinal Books universe.
    (2013) ⭐ Start here
  • Flight 12 In 'Flight 12', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Laura Cardinal Books saga.
    (2014) ⭐ Start here

Publication Order of Cyril Landry Books

3 books
  • The Shop Experience the magic of 'The Shop' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Cyril Landry Books universe.
    (2011)
  • Hard Return In 'Hard Return', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Cyril Landry Books saga.
    (2014)
  • Spectre Black 'Spectre Black' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Cyril Landry Books series, set in the world J. Carson Black has created.
    (2015)

Publication Order of Maggie O'Neil Books

2 books
  • Roadside Attraction 'Roadside Attraction' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Maggie O'Neil Books series, set in the world J. Carson Black has created.
    (2013)
  • Vicious Cycle 'Vicious Cycle' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Maggie O'Neil Books series, set in the world J. Carson Black has created.
    (2018)

Publication Order of Standalone Novels

7 books
  • Darkscope Experience the magic of 'Darkscope' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Standalone Novels universe.
    (1990)
  • Dark Horse In 'Dark Horse', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels saga.
    (1995)
  • The Desert Waits Experience the magic of 'The Desert Waits' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Standalone Novels universe.
    (1996)
  • The Tombstone Rose In 'The Tombstone Rose', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels saga.
    (2000)
  • Icon Join the adventure in 'Icon' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by J. Carson Black.
    (2012)
  • Superstitions Experience the magic of 'Superstitions' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Standalone Novels universe.
    (2012)
  • The Survivors Club In 'The Survivors Club', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels saga.
    (2013)

Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas

1 books
  • Pony Rides Experience the magic of 'Pony Rides' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas universe.
    (2011)

Publication Order of Short Story Collections

2 books
  • The BlueLight Special Join the adventure in 'The BlueLight Special' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Short Story Collections series by J. Carson Black.
    (2011)
  • Bad Mojo Experience the magic of 'Bad Mojo' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Short Story Collections universe.
    (2017)

Publication Order of Flight 12 Begins Books

1 books
  • Flight 12 In 'Flight 12', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Flight 12 Begins Books saga.
    (2014)

Publication Order of Anthologies

1 books
  • Uncommon Assassins The Publication Order of Anthologies series continues with 'Uncommon Assassins', another thrilling entry from J. Carson Black.
    (2012)

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Who is J. Carson Black?

J. Carson Black is a bestselling author known for 8 book series containing over 22 books. Popular series include Publication Order of Laura Cardinal Books, Publication Order of Cyril Landry Books, Publication Order of Maggie O'Neil Books. Their work has captivated millions of readers worldwide.

Q: What is the best J. Carson Black book series to start with?

For readers new to J. Carson Black's work, we recommend starting with the Publication Order of Laura Cardinal Books series. This series showcases the author's signature style and is considered one of their most accessible and engaging works. With 5 books, it offers a perfect entry point to J. Carson Black's writing.

Q: How many books has J. Carson Black written?

J. Carson Black has written over 22 books across 8 different series. From thriller mysteries to fantasy adventures, their diverse body of work offers something for every reader.