Darynda Jones is an American author known for her paranormal romance and urban fantasy novels. Born in Albuquerque, New Mexico, she has authored over 20 books in the Charley Davidson series and several standalone novels. Jones's Charley Davidson series follows the adventures of Charley, a half-human, half-Grim Reaper private investigator. The series has received critical acclaim for its unique blend of mystery and romance, along with its witty and sarcastic protagonist. Notable works include: * **First Grave on the Right** (2011) - First book in the Charley Davidson series * **Grave Secrets** (2012) - Second book in the series * **Second Grave on the Left** (2013) - Third book in the series Jones has won numerous awards for her writing, including the RITA Award for Best Paranormal Romance in 2012 and 2013. Her books have been translated into multiple languages and have sold over 2 million copies worldwide.
Reading Order
7 series · 62 booksBetwixt & Between Series
| # | Title | Year | Buy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Betwixt | 2020 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 2 | Bewitched | 2020 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 3 | Beguiled | 2021 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 4 | Moonlight and Magic | 2021 | Buy from Amazon |
Charley Davidson Series
| # | Title | Year | Buy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | First Grave on the Right | 2011 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 2 | For I Have Sinned (Short Story) | 2011 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 3 | Second Grave on the Left | 2011 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 4 | Third Grave Dead Ahead | 2012 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 5 | Fourth Grave Beneath My Feet | 2012 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 6 | Fifth Grave Past the Light | 2013 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 7 | Sixth Grave on the Edge | 2014 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 8 | Seventh Grave and No Body | 2014 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 9 | Eighth Grave After Dark | 2015 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 10 | Brighter Than the Sun (Short Story) | 2015 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 11 | Shimmer / Glow | 2015 | Search Amazon | |
| 12 | The Dirt on Ninth Grave | 2016 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 13 | The Curse of Tenth Grave | 2016 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 14 | A Very Charley Christmas | 2016 | Search Amazon | |
| 15 | Eleventh Grave in Moonlight | 2017 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 16 | The Trouble with Twelfth Grave | 2017 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 17 | Summoned to Thirteenth Grave | 2019 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 18 | The Graveyard Shift | 2020 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 19 | The Gravedigger’s Son | 2021 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 20 | ?The Graveside Bar and Grill (Short Story) | 2022 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 21 | The Grave Robber (Short Story) | 2023 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 22 | Graveyard Dog | 2024 | Buy from Amazon |
Charley Davidson SeriesChronological
| # | Title | Year | Buy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | First Grave on the Right | 2011 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 2 | Second Grave on the Left | 2011 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 3 | For I Have Sinned (Short Story) | 2011 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 4 | Third Grave Dead Ahead | 2012 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 5 | Fourth Grave Beneath My Feet | 2012 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 6 | Fifth Grave Past the Light | 2013 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 7 | Sixth Grave on the Edge | 2014 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 8 | Seventh Grave and No Body | 2014 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 9 | Eighth Grave After Dark | 2015 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 10 | Brighter Than the Sun (Short Story) | 2015 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 11 | Shimmer / Glow | 2015 | Search Amazon | |
| 12 | The Dirt on Ninth Grave | 2016 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 13 | The Curse of Tenth Grave | 2016 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 14 | A Very Charley Christmas | 2016 | Search Amazon | |
| 15 | Eleventh Grave in Moonlight | 2017 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 16 | The Trouble with Twelfth Grave | 2017 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 17 | Summoned to Thirteenth Grave | 2019 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 18 | The Graveyard Shift | 2020 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 19 | The Gravedigger’s Son | 2021 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 20 | ?The Graveside Bar and Grill (Short Story) | 2022 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 21 | The Grave Robber (Short Story) | 2023 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 22 | Graveyard Dog | 2024 | Buy from Amazon |
Darklight Series
| # | Title | Year | Buy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Death and the Girl Next Door | 2012 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 2 | Death, Doom and Detention | 2013 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 3 | Death, and the Girl He Loves | 2013 | Buy from Amazon |
Sunshine Vicram Series
| # | Title | Year | Buy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A Bad Day for Sunshine | 2020 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 2 | A Good Day for Chardonnay | 2021 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 3 | A Hard Day for a Hangover | 2022 | Buy from Amazon |
The NeverNeath Series
| # | Title | Year | Buy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Monster | 2018 | Search Amazon | |
| 2 | A Lovely Drop (Short Story) | 2020 | Buy from Amazon |
Darynda Jones Anthologies
| # | Title | Year | Buy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Heroes of Phenomena | 2014 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 2 | We (Heart) the Holidays | 2015 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 3 | Dark Screams: Volume Three | 2021 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 4 | Fire of the Frost | 2021 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 5 | Infinity: A Suspense Magazine Anthology | 2023 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 6 | Pride Not Prejudice | 2023 | Buy from Amazon |