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ⓘ About J. R. Rain
J. R. Rain is a well renowned fiction and mystery writer form The United States of America. Born on November 13, 1971 in Norwalk, California, the author is currently living in the Pacific Northwest with his little dog, Sally. Since childhood, the author started writing short stories and novels and when he ended up in college his portfolio has over 80 short stories and novels. After college, two weeks later actually, he got married and started his new job as an insurance claims investigator. He has a degree in anthropology that he claimed it was kind of totally useless. After many other jobs and many hard times with absolutely no money in his pockets, his wife left and he started writing his first books: Cursed, Moon Dance and Dark Horse.
All Book Series by J. R. Rain
1
Moon Dance
Series opener · book 1 of 45 · published 2009
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3
American Vampire
Book 3 of 45 · published 2011
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14
Midnight Moon
Book 14 of 45 · published 2017
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17
Moon Master
Book 17 of 45 · published 2019 Co-authored · Matthew S. Cox
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18
Dead Moon
Book 18 of 45 · published 2019 Co-authored · Matthew S. Cox
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19
Lost Moon
Book 19 of 45 · published 2019 Co-authored · Matthew S. Cox
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20
Vampire Destiny
Book 20 of 45 · published 2020 Co-authored · Matthew S. Cox
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22
Infinite Moon
Book 22 of 45 · published 2020 Co-authored · Matthew S. Cox
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23
Vampire Empress
Book 23 of 45 · published 2020 Co-authored · Matthew S. Cox
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25
Moon Elder
Book 25 of 45 · published 2021 Co-authored · Matthew S. Cox
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26
Wicked Moon
Book 26 of 45 · published 2021 Co-authored · Matthew S. Cox
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Winter Moon
Book 27 of 45 · published 2021 Co-authored · Matthew S. Cox
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28
Moon Blade
Book 28 of 45 · published 2022 Co-authored · Matthew S. Cox
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29
Sasquatch Moon
Book 29 of 45 · published 2022
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31
Wild Moon
Book 31 of 45 · published 2022 Co-authored · Matthew S. Cox
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32
Moon Magic
Book 32 of 45 · published 2022 Co-authored · Matthew S. Cox
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33
Moon World
Book 33 of 45 · published 2022 Co-authored · Matthew S. Cox
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40
Moon Vacation
Book 40 of 45 · published 2024 Co-authored · Matthew S. Cox
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41
Artificial Moon
Book 41 of 45 · published 2025
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42
Dinosaur Moon
Book 42 of 45 · published 2026
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44
Gladiator Moon
Book 44 of 45 · published 2026
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45
Sherwood Moon
Latest in the series · book 45 of 45 · published 2027
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1
Banshee Moon
Series opener · book 1 of 9 · published 2019
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9
Vampire Widow and Other Stories
Latest in the series · book 9 of 9 · published 2020
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1
Moon Bayou
Series opener · book 1 of 3 · published 2015 Co-authored · Rod Kierkegaard Jr.
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2
Blood Moon
Book 2 of 3 · published 2018 Co-authored · Matthew S. Cox
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3
Parallel Moon
Latest in the series · book 3 of 3 · published 2019 Co-authored · Kris Carey
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1
New Moon Rising
Series opener · book 1 of 4 · published 2017 Co-authored · Matthew S. Cox
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2
Moon Mourning
Book 2 of 4 · published 2018 Co-authored · Matthew S. Cox
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3
Haunted Moon
Book 3 of 4 · published 2019 Co-authored · Matthew S. Cox
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4
Egyptian Moon: A Paranormal Mystery Novel
Latest in the series · book 4 of 4 · published 2027
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1
Vampire Dreams
Series opener · book 1 of 25 · published 2012
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5
Dark Side of the Moon
Book 5 of 25 · published 2014
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6
Vampire Blues and Other Stories
Book 6 of 25 · published 2014
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7
Vampire Requiem
Book 7 of 25 · published 2015
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12
Vampire Widow and Other Stories
Book 12 of 25 · published 2020
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14
Silver Hammer
Book 14 of 25 · published 2020
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15
When Sam Met Santa and Other Stories
Book 15 of 25 · published 2020
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17
Teeth: Fang's Story
Book 17 of 25 · published 2021
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20
Leprechaun Moon
Book 20 of 25 · published 2022
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21
Vampire Reich
Book 21 of 25 · published 2022
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22
Moon Impossible
Book 22 of 25 · published 2023
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23
Thanksgiving Moon
Book 23 of 25 · published 2023
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24
Tammy Moon and the Tooth Fairy
Book 24 of 25 · published 2025
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25
Twin Moons
Latest in the series · book 25 of 25 · published 2026
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1
Vampire for Hire: The Complete Short Story Collection
Single-title series · published 2024
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1
The Accidental Superheroine
Series opener · book 1 of 3 · published 2015 Co-authored · Kris Carey
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2
My Big Fat Accidental Superheroine Wedding
Book 2 of 3 · published 2018 Co-authored · Kris Carey
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3
Accidental No More
Latest in the series · book 3 of 3 · published 2020 Co-authored · Matthew S. Cox
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1
Silver Light
Series opener · book 1 of 9 · published 2017
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7
Silver Collector
Book 7 of 9 · published 2025
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9
Silver War
Latest in the series · book 9 of 9 · published 2027
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1
Lone Wolf
Series opener · book 1 of 3 · published 2021
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3
Dark Wolf
Latest in the series · book 3 of 3 · published 2022
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1
Hell on Earth
Series opener · book 1 of 3 · published 2021 Co-authored · H.P. Mallory
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2
Hell to Pay
Book 2 of 3 · published 2022 Co-authored · H.P. Mallory
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3
Heaven of Hell
Latest in the series · book 3 of 3 · published 2022 Co-authored · H.P. Mallory
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1
The Man with the Violet Eyes
Series opener · book 1 of 3 · published 2022
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2
The Assassin in the Castle
Book 2 of 3 · published 2022
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3
The Kingdom of Deceit
Latest in the series · book 3 of 3 · published 2022
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1
Chronology
Series opener · book 1 of 3 · published 2015
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3
Darkscapes
Latest in the series · book 3 of 3 · published 2017
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1
The Girl Who Joined the Circus
Series opener · book 1 of 3 · published 2022
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2
The Girl on the Poster
Book 2 of 3 · published 2022
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3
The Girl in the Dark
Latest in the series · book 3 of 3 · published 2022
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1
The Dead Detective
Series opener · book 1 of 4 · published 2014
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2
Ghosts of Christmas Present
Book 2 of 4 · published 2014
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4
Dead Mom Walking
Latest in the series · book 4 of 4 · published 2027
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1
Grudges
Series opener · book 1 of 3 · published 2020
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3
Shadows
Latest in the series · book 3 of 3 · published 2022
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1
The Elementalist
Series opener · book 1 of 3 · published 2019
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3
The Wakefield Curse
Latest in the series · book 3 of 3 · published 2019
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1
The Soul Taker
Series opener · book 1 of 2 · published 2019
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2
The Ghost Maker
Latest in the series · book 2 of 2 · published 2020
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1
Wrath of the Gods
Series opener · book 1 of 5 · published 2022
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3
Daughter of Aphrodite
Book 3 of 5 · published 2022
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5
The Fifth Gate
Latest in the series · book 5 of 5 · published 2023
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1
Ghost College
Series opener · book 1 of 9 · published 2011 Co-authored · Scott Nicholson
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2
Ghost Soldier
Book 2 of 9 · published 2012 Anthology · Evelyn Klebert
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3
Ghost Fire
Book 3 of 9 · published 2012 Anthology · Eve Paludan
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4
Ghost Hall
Book 4 of 9 · published 2012 Anthology · Michelle Wright
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5
Ghost Crypt
Book 5 of 9 · published 2013 Anthology · Chanel Smith
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6
Ghost Town
Book 6 of 9 · published 2015 Anthology · Chanel Smith
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7
Ghost Writer
Book 7 of 9 · published 2016 Anthology · Chanel Smith
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8
Ghost Castle
Book 8 of 9 · published 2016 Anthology · Chanel Smith
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9
Ghost Ship
Latest in the series · book 9 of 9 · published 2016 Anthology · Chanel Smith
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1
Dance with the Dead
Series opener · book 1 of 6 · published 2023
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6
Wake the Dead
Latest in the series · book 6 of 6 · published 2023
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1
Gypsy Magic
Series opener · book 1 of 49 · published 2020
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2
Cashmere Curses
Book 2 of 49 · published 2020
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3
Faerie Enchantment
Book 3 of 49 · published 2021
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4
Spandex Sorcery
Book 4 of 49 · published 2021
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7
Taffeta Trickery
Book 7 of 49 · published 2021
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8
The Black Cat Cocktail Club
Book 8 of 49 · published 2021
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9
French Country Frights
Book 9 of 49 · published 2021
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10
All Hallow\'s Eve
Book 10 of 49 · published 2021
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13
The Broken Mirror
Book 13 of 49 · published 2022
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14
Art Deco Apparitions
Book 14 of 49 · published 2022
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15
The Vampire\'s Grave
Book 15 of 49 · published 2022
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16
Herringbone Hexes
Book 16 of 49 · published 2022
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18
Druid's Curse
Book 18 of 49 · published 2022
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19
Colonial Corpses
Book 19 of 49 · published 2022
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20
Angora Alchemy
Book 20 of 49 · published 2022
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22
Ritzy Business
Book 22 of 49 · published 2022
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23
Pan's Delight
Book 23 of 49 · published 2022
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24
Armed and Charmed
Book 24 of 49 · published 2022
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25
The Christmas Spirit
Book 25 of 49 · published 2022
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28
Georgian Ghouls
Book 28 of 49 · published 2023
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29
Velvet Voodoo
Book 29 of 49 · published 2023
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31
Summer Solstice
Book 31 of 49 · published 2023
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33
Enchanted Emporium
Book 33 of 49 · published 2023
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37
Hexes and Hoarfrost
Book 37 of 49 · published 2024
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38
Satin Superstition
Book 38 of 49 · published 2024
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40
Silk Skullduggery
Book 40 of 49 · published 2025
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43
Nightmares and Numerology
Book 43 of 49 · published 2025
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44
Adepts and Alchemists
Book 44 of 49 · published 2025
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45
Dragon's Blood
Book 45 of 49 · published 2026
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48
Damask Dreams
Book 48 of 49 · published 2026
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49
Oracles and Oddyseys
Latest in the series · book 49 of 49 · published 2027
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1
Princess of Lost Memories
Series opener · book 1 of 3 · published 2021
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2
The Faraway Crown
Book 2 of 3 · published 2022
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3
Heir to a Distant Land
Latest in the series · book 3 of 3 · published 2022
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1
Broken Ice
Series opener · book 1 of 2 · published 2019
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2
Broken Wing
Latest in the series · book 2 of 2 · published 2021
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1
Dark Horse
Series opener · book 1 of 8 · published 2010
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7
Nightmare-by-the-Sea
Book 7 of 8 · published 2025
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8
Night Watch
Latest in the series · book 8 of 8 · published 2026
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1
The Secret of the Sphinx
Series opener · book 1 of 2 · published 2011
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2
The Treasure of Oak Island
Latest in the series · book 2 of 2 · published 2022 Co-authored · Randy Keys
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1
Incan Moon
Series opener · book 1 of 6 · published 2023
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6
Amazon Moon
Latest in the series · book 6 of 6 · published 2023
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1
Fountain of Lies
Single-title series · published 2025
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1
Neither Hyde Nor Hair
Series opener · book 1 of 3 · published 2020
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2
Gallant Ghosts and Ghastly Gentlemen
Book 2 of 3 · published 2020
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3
Beauty and the Barbarous Barber
Latest in the series · book 3 of 3 · published 2022
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1
The Devil's Eye
Series opener · book 1 of 4 · published 2017 Co-authored · Matthew S. Cox
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2
The Drifting Gloom
Book 2 of 4 · published 2018 Co-authored · Matthew S. Cox
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3
Dark Mercy
Book 3 of 4 · published 2019 Co-authored · Matthew S. Cox
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4
Primal Wrath
Latest in the series · book 4 of 4 · published 2020 Co-authored · Matthew S. Cox
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1
The Spear
Series opener · book 1 of 2 · published 2017
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2
Major Quatermain and the Garden of Eden
Latest in the series · book 2 of 2 · published 2025 Co-authored · K.T. Tomb
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1
Wolf City
Series opener · book 1 of 4 · published 2024
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4
Wolf World
Latest in the series · book 4 of 4 · published 2027
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1
The Mermaid Next Door
Series opener · book 1 of 3 · published 2021
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2
Gentlemen Prefer Mermaids
Book 2 of 3 · published 2021
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3
A Mermaid to Remember
Latest in the series · book 3 of 3 · published 2022
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1
Mermaid Mayhem
Series opener · book 1 of 8 · published 2023
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2
Big Girls Don't Scry
Book 2 of 8 · published 2023
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3
Gorgon Gone Wild
Book 3 of 8 · published 2023
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4
Fangs and the Furriest
Book 4 of 8 · published 2024
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7
Coiled Conjunctions
Book 7 of 8 · published 2024
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8
As the Crow Dies
Latest in the series · book 8 of 8 · published 2025
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1
Temple of the Jaguar
Series opener · book 1 of 11 · published 2012 Co-authored · Aiden James
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2
Treasure of the Deep
Book 2 of 11 · published 2013 Co-authored · Aiden James
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3
Pyramid of the gods
Book 3 of 11 · published 2013 Co-authored · Aiden James
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4
Map of the Masons
Book 4 of 11 · published 2016 Anthology · K.T. Tomb
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5
Blade of the Ripper
Book 5 of 11 · published 2018 Anthology · K.T. Tomb
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6
Order of the Cyclops
Book 6 of 11 · published 2019 Anthology · K.T. Tomb
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7
Mountains of the Moon
Book 7 of 11 · published 2019 Anthology · K.T. Tomb
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8
Labyrinth of the Minotaur
Book 8 of 11 · published 2019 Anthology · K.T. Tomb
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9
Curse of the Druids
Book 9 of 11 · published 2021 Anthology · Aiden James
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10
Secret of the Loch
Book 10 of 11 · published 2021 Anthology · Aiden James
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11
River of the Damned
Latest in the series · book 11 of 11 · published 2021 Anthology · Aiden James
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1
Fat Cat Stew
Single-title series · published 2024
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1
Hear No Evil
Series opener · book 1 of 5 · published 2013
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5
Touch No Evil
Latest in the series · book 5 of 5 · published 2018
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1
The Body Departed
Series opener · book 1 of 9 · published 2009
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2
Elvis Has Not Left the Building
Book 2 of 9 · published 2010
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6
All the Way Back Home
Book 6 of 9 · published 2019
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7
The Pale Cold Light
Book 7 of 9 · published 2019
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9
Killer Whale
Latest in the series · book 9 of 9 · published 2020
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1
Aladdin Relighted
Series opener · book 1 of 3 · published 2011
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2
Aladdin Sins Bad
Book 2 of 3 · published 2011
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3
Aladdin and the Flying Dutchman
Latest in the series · book 3 of 3 · published 2012
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1
The Mystery of the Walking Statue
Series opener · book 1 of 2 · published 2011
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2
The Secret of Stonehead Island
Latest in the series · book 2 of 2 · published 2015 Co-authored · J.K. Drew
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1
Bad Blood
Series opener · book 1 of 3 · published 2011 Anthology · H.T. Night
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2
Spider Web
Book 2 of 3 · published 2013 Co-authored · Scott Nicholson
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3
Spider Bite
Latest in the series · book 3 of 3 · published 2020 Co-authored · Scott Nicholson
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1
The Vampire with the Dragon Tattoo
Series opener · book 1 of 4 · published 2010
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2
The Vampire Who Played Dead
Book 2 of 4 · published 2011
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3
The Vampire in the Iron Mask
Book 3 of 4 · published 2012
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4
The Vampire on the Train
Latest in the series · book 4 of 4 · published 2015
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1
Shotguns and Shifters
Series opener · book 1 of 6 · published 2022
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2
Hillbillies and HellHounds
Book 2 of 6 · published 2022
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3
Gut Rot and Gargoyles
Book 3 of 6 · published 2023
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4
Bumpkins and Banshees
Book 4 of 6 · published 2023
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5
Rednecks and Redcaps
Book 5 of 6 · published 2023
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6
Trappers and Trolls
Latest in the series · book 6 of 6 · published 2023
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1
Zombie Patrol
Series opener · book 1 of 3 · published 2013 Co-authored · Elizabeth Basque
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2
Zombie Rage
Book 2 of 3 · published 2013 Co-authored · Elizabeth Basque
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3
Zombie Mountain
Latest in the series · book 3 of 3 · published 2014 Co-authored · Elizabeth Basque
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1
Sherlock Holmes and the Missing Shakespeare
Series opener · book 1 of 4 · published 2016 Co-authored · Chanel Smith
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2
Sherlock Holmes and the Lost Da Vinci
Book 2 of 4 · published 2017 Co-authored · Chanel Smith
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3
Sherlock Holmes and the Werewolf of West End
Book 3 of 4 · published 2018 Co-authored · Chanel Smith
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4
Sherlock Holmes and the Vampire's Kiss
Latest in the series · book 4 of 4 · published 2021 Co-authored · Chanel Smith
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1
Convergence
Series opener · book 1 of 4 · published 2017
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4
Catacombs
Latest in the series · book 4 of 4 · published 2020
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1
The Witch and the Gentleman
Series opener · book 1 of 5 · published 2013
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2
The Witch and the Englishman
Book 2 of 5 · published 2014
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3
The Witch and the Huntsman
Book 3 of 5 · published 2015 Co-authored · Rod Kierkegaard Jr.
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4
The Witch and the Wolfman
Book 4 of 5 · published 2018 Co-authored · Rod Kierkegaard Jr.
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5
The Witch and the Hangman
Latest in the series · book 5 of 5 · published 2020 Co-authored · Matthew S. Cox
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1
The Viking Wolf
Series opener · book 1 of 3 · published 2021
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2
Wolves of Winter
Book 2 of 3 · published 2022
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3
Wolves of Asgard
Latest in the series · book 3 of 3 · published 2023
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1
Deep Sea Danger
Series opener · book 1 of 3 · published 2011
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2
The Legend of Eagle Eye Mountain
Book 2 of 3 · published 2011
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3
Playoff Pressure
Latest in the series · book 3 of 3 · published 2011
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1
The Beast of Devil's Creek
Series opener · book 1 of 5 · published 2021
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2
Wanted: Undead or Alive
Book 2 of 5 · published 2021
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3
The Witch of Silver Mesa
Book 3 of 5 · published 2024
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4
Ghost Train of Eagle’s Pass
Book 4 of 5 · published 2024
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5
The Legend of the Lost Dutchman's Goldmine
Latest in the series · book 5 of 5 · published 2025
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1
Ararat
Series opener · book 1 of 20 · published 2006
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2
Lost Eden
Book 2 of 20 · published 2010 Co-authored · Elizabeth Basque
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3
Cursed
Book 3 of 20 · published 2010 Co-authored · Scott Nicholson
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4
The Vampire Club
Book 4 of 20 · published 2011 Co-authored · Scott Nicholson
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5
Dare to Enter a Distant World
Book 5 of 20 · published 2011
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7
The Angel and the Gift
Book 7 of 20 · published 2011
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8
The Emerald River
Book 8 of 20 · published 2011
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9
Dragon Assassin
Book 9 of 20 · published 2013 Co-authored · Piers Anthony
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10
Dolfin Tayle
Book 10 of 20 · published 2013 Co-authored · Piers Anthony
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11
Jack and the Giants
Book 11 of 20 · published 2014 Co-authored · Piers Anthony
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12
Judas Silver
Book 12 of 20 · published 2014 Co-authored · Elizabeth Basque
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13
Lavabull
Book 13 of 20 · published 2015 Co-authored · Piers Anthony
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14
Spirit Mountain
Book 14 of 20 · published 2016 Co-authored · Alexandra Swan
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15
The Enchantress
Book 15 of 20 · published 2016 Co-authored · Randy Keys
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16
The Worm Returns
Book 16 of 20 · published 2016 Co-authored · Piers Anthony
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18
The Journey
Book 18 of 20 · published 2017 Co-authored · Piers Anthony
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20
Master Nicolo
Latest in the series · book 20 of 20 · published 2024 Co-authored · H.P. Mallory
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1
Skeleton Jim
Series opener · book 1 of 13 · published 2016
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4
Vampire Campfire
Book 4 of 13 · published 2021
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11
Silver Escape
Book 11 of 13 · published 2023
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13
Land Shark
Latest in the series · book 13 of 13 · published 2025
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1
The Santa Call and Other Stories
Series opener · book 1 of 9 · published 2009
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2
The Bleeder and Other Stories
Book 2 of 9 · published 2010
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3
Vampire Nights and Other Stories
Book 3 of 9 · published 2010
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4
Vampire Dreams and Other Stories
Book 4 of 9 · published 2012
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5
Halloween Moon and Other Stories
Book 5 of 9 · published 2012
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7
Moonlight & Monsters
Book 7 of 9 · published 2017
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9
Moon Shots
Latest in the series · book 9 of 9 · published 2020
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1
Primetime
Series opener · book 1 of 5 · published 2013
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2
The Black Fang Betrayal
Book 2 of 5 · published 2014
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4
The Indomitable Ten
Book 4 of 5 · published 2016
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5
Seasoned Magic
Latest in the series · book 5 of 5 · published 2021
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? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is J. R. Rain?
J. R. Rain is a well renowned fiction and mystery writer form The United States of America. Born on November 13, 1971 in Norwalk, California, the author is currently living in the Pacific Northwest with his little dog, Sally. Since childhood, the author started writing short stories and novels and when he ended up in college his portfolio has over 80 short stories and novels.
Which J. R. Rain series should I start with?
The best place to start is the Vampire For Hire series, the earliest of J. R. Rain's multi-book series: it opens with Moon Dance (2009) and runs to 45 books across 2009–2027, ending with Sherwood Moon (2027). J. R. Rain's other series stand alone, so they can be read in any order.
How many books has J. R. Rain written?
J. R. Rain has 360 books catalogued in this guide, published between 2006 and 2027. 313 of them belong to 50 named series — the largest being the Haven Hollow series with 49 books — and 47 are standalone titles, collections or anthologies.
In what order should J. R. Rain's series be read?
Read each series in publication order — the numbered entries in each series follow the year each book first appeared. J. R. Rain's series do not depend on one another, so they can be started in any order; by start date they are Vampire For Hire (2009–2027, 45 books), Rain Collective (2009–2020, 9 books) and Jim Knighthorse (2010–2026, 8 books), plus 47 more.
How are J. R. Rain's books organised into series?
This guide splits J. R. Rain's 360 books into 50 named series and 47 titles that stand alone or appear only in collections: Haven Hollow (49 books, 2020–2027); Vampire For Hire (45 books, 2009–2027); Samantha Moon Short Stories/Novellas (25 books, 2012–2026); Nick Caine (11 books, 2012–2021); Samantha Moon Adventures / Moon Vacation (9 books, 2019–2020), plus 45 further series.
