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ⓘ About Joe McKinney
Author Joe McKinney has written novels from many genres, some of which include: ghost story, horror, virus thriller, science fiction, and crime. With all that he has written, he is also with the San Antonio Police Department working as a sergeant and works as a patrol supervisor for San Antonio’s west side. Before this, he worked as a detective in homicide, and a specialist in disaster mitigation. He also assisted with the running of the 911 Dispatch Center. He works and lives in a tiny town outside of San Antonio with a wife and two kids. Much of his fiction work features a sense of realism and quite a bit of realism that comes from his years spent working in the field of law enforcement. Rising to prominence with the Publication Order of Anthologies series, Joe McKinney 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 Joe McKinney
Dead City
A gripping mystery unfolds in Dead City as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Dead World Books series showcases Joe McKinney's mastery of suspense.
Apocalypse of the Dead
A gripping mystery unfolds in Apocalypse of the Dead as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Dead World Books series showcases Joe McKinney's mastery of suspense.
Flesh Eaters
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Dead World Books with Flesh Eaters, another outstanding contribution from Joe McKinney.
Mutated
Mutated continues the Publication Order of Dead World Books story arc with Joe McKinney's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Plague of the Undead
A gripping mystery unfolds in The Plague of the Undead as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Dead Lands Books series showcases Joe McKinney's mastery of suspense.
The Dead Won't Die
A gripping mystery unfolds in The Dead Won't Die as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Dead Lands Books series showcases Joe McKinney's mastery of suspense.
Quarantined
Quarantined continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Joe McKinney's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Dodging Bullets
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with Dodging Bullets, another outstanding contribution from Joe McKinney.
The Red Empire
The Red Empire is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Joe McKinney have come to expect.
Inheritance
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with Inheritance, another outstanding contribution from Joe McKinney.
Crooked House
Crooked House is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Joe McKinney have come to expect.
The Savage Dead
A gripping mystery unfolds in The Savage Dead as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series showcases Joe McKinney's mastery of suspense.
Dog Days
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with Dog Days, another outstanding contribution from Joe McKinney.
The Crossing
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas with The Crossing, another outstanding contribution from Joe McKinney.
Bury My Heart at Marvin Gardens
Bury My Heart at Marvin Gardens explores the depths of love and connection in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas series by Joe McKinney.
Lost and Found
Lost and Found is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Joe McKinney have come to expect.
Dead World Resurrection
A gripping mystery unfolds in Dead World Resurrection as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Short Story Collections series showcases Joe McKinney's mastery of suspense.
Demonic Visions: 50 Horror Tales
Demonic Visions: 50 Horror Tales is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Demonic Visions: 50 Horror Tales Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Joe McKinney have come to expect.
Demonic Visions: 50 Horror Tales # 2
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Demonic Visions: 50 Horror Tales Books with Demonic Visions: 50 Horror Tales # 2, another outstanding contribution from Joe McKinney.
Demonic Visions: 50 Horror Tales #3
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Demonic Visions: 50 Horror Tales Books with Demonic Visions: 50 Horror Tales #3, another outstanding contribution from Joe McKinney.
Demonic Visions 50 Horror Tales #4
Demonic Visions 50 Horror Tales #4 is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Demonic Visions: 50 Horror Tales Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Joe McKinney have come to expect.
Demonic Visions 50 Horror Tales #5
Demonic Visions 50 Horror Tales #5 is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Demonic Visions: 50 Horror Tales Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Joe McKinney have come to expect.
Demonic Visions 50 Horror Tales #6
Demonic Visions 50 Horror Tales #6 continues the Publication Order of Demonic Visions: 50 Horror Tales Books story arc with Joe McKinney's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Pandemic
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of The Retreat Books with Pandemic, another outstanding contribution from Joe McKinney.
Slaughterhouse
Slaughterhouse continues the Publication Order of The Retreat Books story arc with Joe McKinney's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Die Laughing
Die Laughing continues the Publication Order of The Retreat Books story arc with Joe McKinney's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Alamo
Alamo continues the Publication Order of The Retreat Books story arc with Joe McKinney's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Crucible
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of The Retreat Books with Crucible, another outstanding contribution from Joe McKinney.
Forlorn Hope
Forlorn Hope continues the Publication Order of The Retreat Books story arc with Joe McKinney's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
History is Dead
A gripping mystery unfolds in History is Dead as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Anthologies series showcases Joe McKinney's mastery of suspense.
Murdermouth: Zombie Bits
A gripping mystery unfolds in Murdermouth: Zombie Bits as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Anthologies series showcases Joe McKinney's mastery of suspense.
Best New Zombie Tales Vol. 3
Best New Zombie Tales Vol. 3 continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Joe McKinney's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Undead Tales
A gripping mystery unfolds in Undead Tales as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Anthologies series showcases Joe McKinney's mastery of suspense.
Help! Wanted: Tales of On-the-Job Terror
Help! Wanted: Tales of On-the-Job Terror continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Joe McKinney's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Before Plan 9: Plans 1-8 From Outer Space
Before Plan 9: Plans 1-8 From Outer Space continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Joe McKinney's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Zombie Writing!
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with Zombie Writing!, another outstanding contribution from Joe McKinney.
Attic Toys
Attic Toys is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Joe McKinney have come to expect.
Horror for Good
Horror for Good continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Joe McKinney's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Read the End First
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with Read the End First, another outstanding contribution from Joe McKinney.
A Feast of Frights from The Horror Zine
A Feast of Frights from The Horror Zine is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Joe McKinney have come to expect.
Welcome To Hell: An Anthology Of Western Weirdness
Welcome To Hell: An Anthology Of Western Weirdness continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Joe McKinney's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Dark Light
Dark Light continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Joe McKinney's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Alt-Zombie
Alt-Zombie is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Joe McKinney have come to expect.
Blood Rites
A gripping mystery unfolds in Blood Rites as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Anthologies series showcases Joe McKinney's mastery of suspense.
High Stakes: A Vampire Anthology
High Stakes: A Vampire Anthology continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Joe McKinney's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Zombies
Zombies continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Joe McKinney's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Bleed
Bleed is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Joe McKinney have come to expect.
Fear the Reaper
Fear the Reaper is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Joe McKinney have come to expect.
Best Tales of the Apocalypse
Best Tales of the Apocalypse is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Joe McKinney have come to expect.
The Best of the Horror Society 2013
The Best of the Horror Society 2013 continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Joe McKinney's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Dark Discoveries - Issue #28
Dark Discoveries - Issue #28 is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Joe McKinney have come to expect.
Zombies: More Recent Dead
A gripping mystery unfolds in Zombies: More Recent Dead as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Anthologies series showcases Joe McKinney's mastery of suspense.
Limbus, Inc. - Book II
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with Limbus, Inc. - Book II, another outstanding contribution from Joe McKinney.
Seize the Night
Seize the Night is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Joe McKinney have come to expect.
V-Wars: Night Terrors
Conflict and courage define V-Wars: Night Terrors, an action-packed entry in the Publication Order of Anthologies series by Joe McKinney that puts the heroes through their toughest challenges yet.
The Forsaken
The Forsaken is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Joe McKinney have come to expect.
Joe Ledger: Unstoppable
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with Joe Ledger: Unstoppable, another outstanding contribution from Joe McKinney.
? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Joe McKinney?
Joe McKinney is a bestselling author known for 8 book series containing over 57 books. Popular series include Publication Order of Dead World Books, Publication Order of Dead Lands Books, Publication Order of Standalone Novels. Their work spans multiple genres and has captivated millions of readers worldwide.
What is the best Joe McKinney series to start with?
For readers new to Joe McKinney's work, the Publication Order of Anthologies series is the ideal entry point. It showcases the author's signature style and contains 28 books. Begin with History is Dead to start from the very beginning.
How many books has Joe McKinney written?
Joe McKinney has written over 57 books across 8 series. This prolific output covers multiple genres, making them one of the most versatile authors in contemporary fiction.
Should I read Joe McKinney books in order?
Yes, reading Joe McKinney'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 Joe McKinney write in?
Joe McKinney writes primarily in fiction. With 8 series across 57 books, the author has explored a wide range of themes and storytelling approaches throughout their career.
Are Joe McKinney's books standalone or must they be read as a series?
Most of Joe McKinney'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 Joe McKinney's most popular book?
Based on reader reviews and sales data, Joe McKinney's most celebrated works come from the Publication Order of Anthologies series. The first book, History is Dead, is widely considered the ideal starting point and consistently receives outstanding reader ratings.