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Michael McBride

Bestselling Author • 12 Series • 52 Books

12
Series
52
Books
12
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🎯 Where Should I Start?

Best Starting Point
Publication Order of Standalone Novels
Start with: The Legacy (2004)
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Publication Order of God's End Books
Start with: The Fall (2007)
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Publication Order of Necromancer Books
Start with: Necromancer: The Ultimate Sin (2011)

About Michael McBride

Author Michael McBride lives in the Rocky Mountains’ shadow in Westminster, Colorado, which is where he has spent all of his life. This despite hating snow. You can McBride hammering away on his keyboard day and night, near cold and hot caffeinated beverages. His work is from the genres of horror, thriller, and science fiction. Michael McBride has written the “Species” series, the “Snowblind” series, the “Unit 51” series, the “God’s End” series, and the “Necromancer” series. He has written many stand alone novels, as well. McBride’s debut novel “Species” was released in the year 2004. Besides writing, he loves to read and is a hockey fanatic, who hopes to have season tickets near the glass at the home of the Avalanche, the Pepsi Center. Rising to prominence with the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, Michael McBride 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 Michael McBride

Publication Order of The Creature Files Books
2 books 2025–2026
1

Spores

Spores continues the Publication Order of The Creature Files Books story arc with Michael McBride's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2025
2

Venom

Venom is an essential installment in the Publication Order of The Creature Files Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Michael McBride have come to expect.

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2026
Publication Order of God's End Books
3 books 2007–2008
1

The Fall

The Fall is an essential installment in the Publication Order of God's End Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Michael McBride have come to expect.

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2007
2

Blizzard of Souls

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of God's End Books with Blizzard of Souls, another outstanding contribution from Michael McBride.

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2007
3

Trail of Blood

A gripping mystery unfolds in Trail of Blood as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of God's End Books series showcases Michael McBride's mastery of suspense.

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2008
Publication Order of Necromancer Books
2 books 2011–2014
1

Necromancer: The Ultimate Sin

Necromancer: The Ultimate Sin explores the depths of love and connection in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Necromancer Books series by Michael McBride.

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2011
2

Necromancer II: The Return

Necromancer II: The Return explores the depths of love and connection in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Necromancer Books series by Michael McBride.

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2014
Publication Order of Snowblind Books
2 books 2012–2015
1

Snowblind

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Snowblind Books with Snowblind, another outstanding contribution from Michael McBride.

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2012
2

The Killing Grounds

A gripping mystery unfolds in The Killing Grounds as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Snowblind Books series showcases Michael McBride's mastery of suspense.

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2015
Publication Order of Species Books
2 books 2004–2006
1

Species

Species is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Species Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Michael McBride have come to expect.

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2004
2

Chronicles of the Apocalypse

Chronicles of the Apocalypse is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Species Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Michael McBride have come to expect.

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2006
Publication Order of Unit 51 Books
3 books 2017–2020
1

Subhuman

Subhuman continues the Publication Order of Unit 51 Books story arc with Michael McBride's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2017
2

Forsaken

Forsaken continues the Publication Order of Unit 51 Books story arc with Michael McBride's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2018
3

Mutation

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Unit 51 Books with Mutation, another outstanding contribution from Michael McBride.

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2020
Publication Order of Viral Apocalypse Books
3 books 2022–2024
1

Contagion

Contagion is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Viral Apocalypse Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Michael McBride have come to expect.

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2022
2

Ruination

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Viral Apocalypse Books with Ruination, another outstanding contribution from Michael McBride.

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2023
3

Extinction

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Viral Apocalypse Books with Extinction, another outstanding contribution from Michael McBride.

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2024
Publication Order of Standalone Novels
17 books 2004–2021
1

The Legacy

The Legacy continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Michael McBride's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2004
2

The Infected

The Infected continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Michael McBride's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2008
3

Remains

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with Remains, another outstanding contribution from Michael McBride.

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2009
4

Spectral Crossings

Spectral Crossings is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Michael McBride have come to expect.

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2009
5

Bloodletting

A gripping mystery unfolds in Bloodletting as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series showcases Michael McBride's mastery of suspense.

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2009
6

Innocents Lost

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with Innocents Lost, another outstanding contribution from Michael McBride.

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2010
7

Burial Ground

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with Burial Ground, another outstanding contribution from Michael McBride.

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2011
8

Predatory Instinct

Predatory Instinct continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Michael McBride's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2011
9

Vector Borne

Vector Borne continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Michael McBride's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2011
10

The Coyote

The Coyote continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Michael McBride's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2012
11

The Event

The Event is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Michael McBride have come to expect.

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2013
12

Fearful Symmetry

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with Fearful Symmetry, another outstanding contribution from Michael McBride.

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2014
13

Sunblind

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

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2014
14

Condemned

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

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2015
15

Subterrestrial

Subterrestrial continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Michael McBride's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2015
16

Ancient Enemy

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with Ancient Enemy, another outstanding contribution from Michael McBride.

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2021
17

Chimera

Chimera continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Michael McBride's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2021
Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas
11 books 2008–2021
1

Hunt Hunted Murder Murdered

A gripping mystery unfolds in Hunt Hunted Murder Murdered as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas series showcases Michael McBride's mastery of suspense.

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2008
2

Immune

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas with Immune, another outstanding contribution from Michael McBride.

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2010
3

Blindspot

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

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2011
4

Natures Way

Natures Way continues the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas story arc with Michael McBride's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2011
5

Exact / Stray Dog

Exact / Stray Dog continues the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas story arc with Michael McBride's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2011
6

Friendly Fire / Sunniside

Friendly Fire / Sunniside is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Michael McBride have come to expect.

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2011
7

Firebug

Firebug continues the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas story arc with Michael McBride's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2015
8

wordsmith

wordsmith continues the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas story arc with Michael McBride's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2016
9

Unidentified

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas with Unidentified, another outstanding contribution from Michael McBride.

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2018
10

Zero

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

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2020
11

Extant

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas with Extant, another outstanding contribution from Michael McBride.

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2021
Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books
1 books 2013–2013
1

The Last Wilderness

The Last Wilderness is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Michael McBride have come to expect.

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2013
Publication Order of Cemetery Dance Select Books
1 books 2016–2016
1

Cemetery Dance Select: Michael McBride

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Cemetery Dance Select Books with Cemetery Dance Select: Michael McBride, another outstanding contribution from Michael McBride.

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2016
Publication Order of Anthologies
5 books 2007–2018
1

High Seas Cthulhu

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with High Seas Cthulhu, another outstanding contribution from Michael McBride.

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2007
2

The Mad and the Macabre

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with The Mad and the Macabre, another outstanding contribution from Michael McBride.

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2010
3

Black Ink Horror

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with Black Ink Horror, another outstanding contribution from Michael McBride.

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2012
4

The Library of the Dead

A gripping mystery unfolds in The Library of the Dead as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Anthologies series showcases Michael McBride's mastery of suspense.

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2015
5

Hellhole: An Anthology of Subterranean Terror

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with Hellhole: An Anthology of Subterranean Terror, another outstanding contribution from Michael McBride.

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2018

? Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Michael McBride?

Michael McBride is a bestselling author known for 12 book series containing over 52 books. Popular series include Publication Order of The Creature Files Books, Publication Order of God's End Books, Publication Order of Necromancer Books. Their work spans multiple genres and has captivated millions of readers worldwide.

What is the best Michael McBride series to start with?

For readers new to Michael McBride's work, the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series is the ideal entry point. It showcases the author's signature style and contains 17 books. Begin with The Legacy to start from the very beginning.

How many books has Michael McBride written?

Michael McBride has written over 52 books across 12 series. This prolific output covers multiple genres, making them one of the most versatile authors in contemporary fiction.

Should I read Michael McBride books in order?

Yes, reading Michael McBride'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 Michael McBride write in?

Michael McBride writes primarily in fiction. With 12 series across 52 books, the author has explored a wide range of themes and storytelling approaches throughout their career.

Are Michael McBride's books standalone or must they be read as a series?

Most of Michael McBride'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 Michael McBride's most popular book?

Based on reader reviews and sales data, Michael McBride's most celebrated works come from the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series. The first book, The Legacy, is widely considered the ideal starting point and consistently receives outstanding reader ratings.