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John Everson

Bestselling Author • 10 Series • 62 Books

10
Series
62
Books
10
Active

🎯 Where Should I Start?

Best Starting Point
Publication Order of Anthologies
Start with: Distant Journeys (1996)
Popular Choice
Publication Order of NightWhere Books
Start with: NightWhere (2012)
Popular Choice
Publication Order of NightWhere Books
Start with: NightWhere (2012)

About John Everson

John Everson is an American author of science fiction, fantasy, horror, mystery, and thrillers books. He is a retired newspaper reporter. Everson is the author of the Bram Stroker Award-winning book Covenant and award finalist book NightWhere, dubbed the “50 Shades Meets Hellraisers.” He is the creator of Danika and Mila Dubov, featured in the Netflix series V-Wars, a series based on the books authored by Jonathan Maberry. According to Booklist, Everson’s novel set in New Orleans, Voodoo Heart, offers a seamless fusion of supernatural horror and gritty detective storytelling. The book is certainly to captivate both fans of horror and mystery. Meanwhile, Living Dead Magazine hailed him as “the ultimate authority on all things dark and alluring. Rising to prominence with the Publication Order of Anthologies series, John Everson 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 John Everson

Publication Order of The Curburide Chronicles Books
3 books 2004–2017
1

Covenant

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of The Curburide Chronicles Books with Covenant, another outstanding contribution from John Everson.

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2004
2

Sacrifice

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of The Curburide Chronicles Books with Sacrifice, another outstanding contribution from John Everson.

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2007
3

Redemption

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of The Curburide Chronicles Books with Redemption, another outstanding contribution from John Everson.

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2017
Publication Order of NightWhere Books
3 books 2012–2023
1

NightWhere

NightWhere continues the Publication Order of NightWhere Books story arc with John Everson's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2012
2

Field of Flesh

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of NightWhere Books with Field of Flesh, another outstanding contribution from John Everson.

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2017
3

The Night Mother

The Night Mother is an essential installment in the Publication Order of NightWhere Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of John Everson have come to expect.

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2023
Publication Order of NightWhere Books
3 books 2012–2023
1

NightWhere

NightWhere continues the Publication Order of NightWhere Books story arc with John Everson's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2012
2

Field of Flesh

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of NightWhere Books with Field of Flesh, another outstanding contribution from John Everson.

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2017
3

The Night Mother

The Night Mother is an essential installment in the Publication Order of NightWhere Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of John Everson have come to expect.

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2023
Publication Order of Standalone Novels
7 books 2009–2024
1

The 13th

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with The 13th, another outstanding contribution from John Everson.

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2009
2

Siren

Siren is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of John Everson have come to expect.

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2010
3

The Pumpkin Man

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with The Pumpkin Man, another outstanding contribution from John Everson.

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2011
4

Violet Eyes

Violet Eyes continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with John Everson's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2013
5

The Family Tree

The Family Tree is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of John Everson have come to expect.

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2014
6

Five Deaths for Seven Songbirds

A gripping mystery unfolds in Five Deaths for Seven Songbirds as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series showcases John Everson's mastery of suspense.

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2022
7

The Bloodstained Doll

A gripping mystery unfolds in The Bloodstained Doll as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series showcases John Everson's mastery of suspense.

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2024
Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas
5 books 2007–2014
1

Letting Go

Letting Go continues the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas story arc with John Everson's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2007
2

Failure

Failure is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of John Everson have come to expect.

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2008
3

Violet Lagoon

Violet Lagoon is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of John Everson have come to expect.

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2013
4

Fish Bait

Fish Bait continues the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas story arc with John Everson's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2013
5

Eardrum Buzz

Eardrum Buzz continues the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas story arc with John Everson's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2014
Publication Order of Short Story Collections
7 books 2000–2025
1

Cage of Bones & Other Deadly Obsessions

A gripping mystery unfolds in Cage of Bones & Other Deadly Obsessions as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Short Story Collections series showcases John Everson's mastery of suspense.

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2000
2

Vigilantes of Love

Vigilantes of Love explores the depths of love and connection in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Short Story Collections series by John Everson.

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2003
3

Needles & Sins

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Short Story Collections with Needles & Sins, another outstanding contribution from John Everson.

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2007
4

Creeptych

Creeptych is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Short Story Collections series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of John Everson have come to expect.

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2010
5

Christmas Tales

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Short Story Collections with Christmas Tales, another outstanding contribution from John Everson.

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2010
6

Sacrificing Virgins

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Short Story Collections with Sacrificing Virgins, another outstanding contribution from John Everson.

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2015
7

All Triggers, No Warnings

Conflict and courage define All Triggers, No Warnings, an action-packed entry in the Publication Order of Short Story Collections series by John Everson that puts the heroes through their toughest challenges yet.

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2025
Publication Order of Picture Books
1 books 2012–2012
1

Peteyboo and the Worm

Peteyboo and the Worm is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Picture Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of John Everson have come to expect.

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2012
Publication Order of Gothic Fantasy Books
1 books 2019–2019
1

Haunted House Short Stories

Haunted House Short Stories is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Gothic Fantasy Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of John Everson have come to expect.

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2019
Publication Order of Fiction Without Frontiers Books
3 books 2018–2020
1

The House by the Cemetery

The House by the Cemetery continues the Publication Order of Fiction Without Frontiers Books story arc with John Everson's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2018
2

The Devil's Equinox

The Devil's Equinox is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Fiction Without Frontiers Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of John Everson have come to expect.

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2019
3

Voodoo Heart

Voodoo Heart explores the depths of love and connection in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Fiction Without Frontiers Books series by John Everson.

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2020
Publication Order of Anthologies
29 books 1996–2024
1

Distant Journeys

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with Distant Journeys, another outstanding contribution from John Everson.

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1996
2

Spooks!

Spooks! continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with John Everson's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2004
3

Fear: An Anthology of Horror and Suspense

Fear: An Anthology of Horror and Suspense continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with John Everson's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2006
4

Dark Doorways

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with Dark Doorways, another outstanding contribution from John Everson.

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2006
5

Candy in the Dumpster

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with Candy in the Dumpster, another outstanding contribution from John Everson.

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2006
6

Kolchak: The Night Stalker Casebook

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with Kolchak: The Night Stalker Casebook, another outstanding contribution from John Everson.

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2006
7

Exposed!

Exposed! continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with John Everson's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2007
8

Sins of the Sirens

Sins of the Sirens is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of John Everson have come to expect.

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2008
9

Like a Chinese Tattoo

Like a Chinese Tattoo is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of John Everson have come to expect.

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2008
10

Horror Library, Volume 3

Horror Library, Volume 3 is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of John Everson have come to expect.

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2008
11

Terrible Beauty, Fearful Symmetry

Terrible Beauty, Fearful Symmetry is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of John Everson have come to expect.

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2009
12

Infernally Yours

Infernally Yours continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with John Everson's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2009
13

The Death Panel: Murder, Mayhem, and Madness

A gripping mystery unfolds in The Death Panel: Murder, Mayhem, and Madness as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Anthologies series showcases John Everson's mastery of suspense.

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2009
14

When the Night Comes Down

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with When the Night Comes Down, another outstanding contribution from John Everson.

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2010
15

Best New Zombie Tales Vol. 2

Best New Zombie Tales Vol. 2 is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of John Everson have come to expect.

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2010
16

Fell Beasts

Fell Beasts is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of John Everson have come to expect.

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2010
17

Best New Vampire Tales, Vol. 1

Best New Vampire Tales, Vol. 1 continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with John Everson's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2011
18

Necro Files

Necro Files continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with John Everson's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2011
19

Waiting For October

Waiting For October is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of John Everson have come to expect.

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2011
20

Best New Werewolf Tales

Best New Werewolf Tales continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with John Everson's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2012
21

Appalachian Undead

A gripping mystery unfolds in Appalachian Undead as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Anthologies series showcases John Everson's mastery of suspense.

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2012
22

The Carnival 13

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with The Carnival 13, another outstanding contribution from John Everson.

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2013
23

Equilibrium Overturned: A Volume of Apocalyptic Horrors

Equilibrium Overturned: A Volume of Apocalyptic Horrors is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of John Everson have come to expect.

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2014
24

Suspended In Dusk

Suspended In Dusk is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of John Everson have come to expect.

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2014
25

V-Wars: A Chronicle of the Vampire Wars

Conflict and courage define V-Wars: A Chronicle of the Vampire Wars, an action-packed entry in the Publication Order of Anthologies series by John Everson that puts the heroes through their toughest challenges yet.

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2014
26

Eulogies III

Eulogies III continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with John Everson's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2015
27

Cemetery Riots

Cemetery Riots is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of John Everson have come to expect.

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2016
28

Beyond the Veil

Beyond the Veil continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with John Everson's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2021
29

The Horror Collection: Topaz Edition

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with The Horror Collection: Topaz Edition, another outstanding contribution from John Everson.

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2024

? Frequently Asked Questions

Who is John Everson?

John Everson is a bestselling author known for 10 book series containing over 62 books. Popular series include Publication Order of The Curburide Chronicles Books, Publication Order of NightWhere Books, Publication Order of NightWhere Books. Their work spans multiple genres and has captivated millions of readers worldwide.

What is the best John Everson series to start with?

For readers new to John Everson's work, the Publication Order of Anthologies series is the ideal entry point. It showcases the author's signature style and contains 29 books. Begin with Distant Journeys to start from the very beginning.

How many books has John Everson written?

John Everson has written over 62 books across 10 series. This prolific output covers multiple genres, making them one of the most versatile authors in contemporary fiction.

Should I read John Everson books in order?

Yes, reading John Everson'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 John Everson write in?

John Everson writes primarily in fiction. With 10 series across 62 books, the author has explored a wide range of themes and storytelling approaches throughout their career.

Are John Everson's books standalone or must they be read as a series?

Most of John Everson'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 John Everson's most popular book?

Based on reader reviews and sales data, John Everson's most celebrated works come from the Publication Order of Anthologies series. The first book, Distant Journeys, is widely considered the ideal starting point and consistently receives outstanding reader ratings.