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ⓘ About Ray Garton
Ray Garton is an American published author. It is the pen name used by Joseph Locke. Born in Redding, California, on December 2, 1962, Ray writes novels that fall into a number of genres. His books are anything from horror based to mystery, thrillers, and fantasy stories for young adults. He is known for writing his novel Live Girls, which is being adapted into a movie. In addition to writing books and series, he’s penned various short stories as well as novellas. He has also been the author of a variety of tie-ins to television and movie for younger readers for television shows. He has by now composed dozens of books. Garton resides in the state of California along with Dawn, his wife. Ray Garton is the creator and the author of the Davey Owen series. Rising to prominence with the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, Ray Garton 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 Ray Garton
Live Girls
Live Girls is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Davey Owen Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Ray Garton have come to expect.
Night Life
Night Life continues the Publication Order of Davey Owen Books story arc with Ray Garton's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Folks
The Folks continues the Publication Order of Folks Books story arc with Ray Garton's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
No Place Like Home
No Place Like Home is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Folks Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Ray Garton have come to expect.
Frankenstorm
Frankenstorm is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Frankenstorm Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Ray Garton have come to expect.
Severe Risk
Severe Risk continues the Publication Order of Frankenstorm Books story arc with Ray Garton's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Hurricane Quentin
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Frankenstorm Books with Hurricane Quentin, another outstanding contribution from Ray Garton.
Category 8
Category 8 is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Frankenstorm Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Ray Garton have come to expect.
Deranged
Deranged continues the Publication Order of Frankenstorm Books story arc with Ray Garton's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Chaos Theory
Chaos Theory is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Frankenstorm Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Ray Garton have come to expect.
Survivors
Survivors is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Frankenstorm Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Ray Garton have come to expect.
Vampire Heart
Vampire Heart explores the depths of love and connection in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Blood and Lace Books series by Ray Garton.
Deadly Relations
A gripping mystery unfolds in Deadly Relations as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Blood and Lace Books series showcases Ray Garton's mastery of suspense.
Seductions
Seductions continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Ray Garton's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Darklings
Darklings is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Ray Garton have come to expect.
Invaders From Mars
Invaders From Mars continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Ray Garton's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Crucifax Autumn
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with Crucifax Autumn, another outstanding contribution from Ray Garton.
Warlock
Conflict and courage define Warlock, an action-packed entry in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Ray Garton that puts the heroes through their toughest challenges yet.
Trade Secrets
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with Trade Secrets, another outstanding contribution from Ray Garton.
Lot Lizards
Lot Lizards is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Ray Garton have come to expect.
The New Neighbor
The New Neighbor continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Ray Garton's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Dark Channel
Dark Channel is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Ray Garton have come to expect.
Biofire
Biofire is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Ray Garton have come to expect.
Website
Website is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Ray Garton have come to expect.
Shackled
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with Shackled, another outstanding contribution from Ray Garton.
Can't Hardly Wait
Can't Hardly Wait continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Ray Garton's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
411
411 continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Ray Garton's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Sex and Violence in Hollywood
Sex and Violence in Hollywood is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Ray Garton have come to expect.
Zombie Love
Zombie Love explores the depths of love and connection in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Ray Garton.
Scissors
Scissors is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Ray Garton have come to expect.
Crawlers!
Crawlers! is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Ray Garton have come to expect.
The Loveliest Dead
A gripping mystery unfolds in The Loveliest Dead as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series showcases Ray Garton's mastery of suspense.
Ravenous
Ravenous continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Ray Garton's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Serpent Girl
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with Serpent Girl, another outstanding contribution from Ray Garton.
Bestial
Bestial continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Ray Garton's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Murder Was My Alibi
A gripping mystery unfolds in Murder Was My Alibi as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series showcases Ray Garton's mastery of suspense.
Trailer Park Noir
Trailer Park Noir continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Ray Garton's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Loveless
Loveless explores the depths of love and connection in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Ray Garton.
Meds
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with Meds, another outstanding contribution from Ray Garton.
The Man in the Palace Theater
The Man in the Palace Theater continues the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas story arc with Ray Garton's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Invitation Only
Invitation Only is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Ray Garton have come to expect.
The Man Who Killed Halloween
A gripping mystery unfolds in The Man Who Killed Halloween as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas series showcases Ray Garton's mastery of suspense.
Methods of Madness
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Short Story Collections with Methods of Madness, another outstanding contribution from Ray Garton.
Pieces of Hate
Pieces of Hate is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Short Story Collections series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Ray Garton have come to expect.
'Nids
'Nids is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Short Story Collections series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Ray Garton have come to expect.
Slivers of Bone
Slivers of Bone continues the Publication Order of Short Story Collections story arc with Ray Garton's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Girl in the Basement and Other Stories
The Girl in the Basement and Other Stories continues the Publication Order of Short Story Collections story arc with Ray Garton's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Wailing and Gnashing of Teeth
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Short Story Collections with Wailing and Gnashing of Teeth, another outstanding contribution from Ray Garton.
In a Dark Place
In a Dark Place is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Ray Garton have come to expect.
Resurrecting Ravana
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Buffy the Vampire Slayer Books with Resurrecting Ravana, another outstanding contribution from Ray Garton.
All That Glitters
All That Glitters continues the Publication Order of Sabrina The Teenage Witch Books story arc with Ray Garton's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Lights, Camera, Action!
Lights, Camera, Action! continues the Publication Order of The Secret World of Alex Mack Books story arc with Ray Garton's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Bone Yard
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with The Bone Yard, another outstanding contribution from Ray Garton.
Hot Blood Tales of Erotic Horror
A gripping mystery unfolds in Hot Blood Tales of Erotic Horror as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Anthologies series showcases Ray Garton's mastery of suspense.
Splatter-Punks: The Definitive Anthology
Splatter-Punks: The Definitive Anthology is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Ray Garton have come to expect.
Cafe Purgatorium
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with Cafe Purgatorium, another outstanding contribution from Ray Garton.
Hotter Blood: More Tales of Erotic Horror
A gripping mystery unfolds in Hotter Blood: More Tales of Erotic Horror as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Anthologies series showcases Ray Garton's mastery of suspense.
Best New Horror 2
Best New Horror 2 is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Ray Garton have come to expect.
Dante's Disciples
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with Dante's Disciples, another outstanding contribution from Ray Garton.
Dark Terrors 3
Dark Terrors 3 is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Ray Garton have come to expect.
Kiss and Kill
A gripping mystery unfolds in Kiss and Kill as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Anthologies series showcases Ray Garton's mastery of suspense.
Shivers
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with Shivers, another outstanding contribution from Ray Garton.
Shivers II
Shivers II is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Ray Garton have come to expect.
Masques V
Masques V is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Ray Garton have come to expect.
The Best of Cemetery Dance II
The Best of Cemetery Dance II continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Ray Garton's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Smoke and Mirrors
Smoke and Mirrors continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Ray Garton's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Cut Corners Volume 1
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with Cut Corners Volume 1, another outstanding contribution from Ray Garton.
The Crane House
The Crane House is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Ray Garton have come to expect.
Horror for Good
Horror for Good continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Ray Garton's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Dark Light
Dark Light continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Ray Garton's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Nightscapes: Volume 1
Nightscapes: Volume 1 continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Ray Garton's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Dark Visions of Modern Horror; Volume One
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with Dark Visions of Modern Horror; Volume One, another outstanding contribution from Ray Garton.
Splatterlands
Splatterlands continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Ray Garton's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Horror Library, Volume 5
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with Horror Library, Volume 5, another outstanding contribution from Ray Garton.
Eulogies III
Eulogies III continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Ray Garton's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
18 Wheels of Horror: A Trailer Full of Trucking Terrors
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with 18 Wheels of Horror: A Trailer Full of Trucking Terrors, another outstanding contribution from Ray Garton.
Cemetery Riots
Cemetery Riots is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Ray Garton have come to expect.
Lakes & Other Bodies
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with Lakes & Other Bodies, another outstanding contribution from Ray Garton.
In Darkness, Delight: Creatures of the Night
In Darkness, Delight: Creatures of the Night continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Ray Garton's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Horror Collection: Purple Edition: THC Book 3
The Horror Collection: Purple Edition: THC Book 3 continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Ray Garton's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Dark Tides
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with Dark Tides, another outstanding contribution from Ray Garton.
Leaders of the Pack
Leaders of the Pack continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Ray Garton's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Sunny Pines
Sunny Pines is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Ray Garton have come to expect.
You're Not Alone in the Dark
You're Not Alone in the Dark is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Ray Garton have come to expect.
? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Ray Garton?
Ray Garton is a bestselling author known for 12 book series containing over 84 books. Popular series include Publication Order of Davey Owen Books, Publication Order of Folks Books, Publication Order of Frankenstorm Books. Their work spans multiple genres and has captivated millions of readers worldwide.
What is the best Ray Garton series to start with?
For readers new to Ray Garton's work, the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series is the ideal entry point. It showcases the author's signature style and contains 26 books. Begin with Seductions to start from the very beginning.
How many books has Ray Garton written?
Ray Garton has written over 84 books across 12 series. This prolific output covers multiple genres, making them one of the most versatile authors in contemporary fiction.
Should I read Ray Garton books in order?
Yes, reading Ray Garton'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 Ray Garton write in?
Ray Garton writes primarily in fiction. With 12 series across 84 books, the author has explored a wide range of themes and storytelling approaches throughout their career.
Are Ray Garton's books standalone or must they be read as a series?
Most of Ray Garton'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 Ray Garton's most popular book?
Based on reader reviews and sales data, Ray Garton's most celebrated works come from the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series. The first book, Seductions, is widely considered the ideal starting point and consistently receives outstanding reader ratings.