Randy Wayne White
Randy Wayne White (born December 1, 1950) is an American author best known for his mystery novels set in the Everglades of Florida. Raised in Fort Myers, White, a former newspaper reporter and fishing guide, began writing professionally in the late 1970s. His 1990 novel, "Sanibel Flats," introduced marine biologist Doc Ford, a recurring character who has appeared in over 20 subsequent novels. White's books have won several awards, including the Florida Book Award and the John D. MacDonald Award. They have received critical acclaim for their vivid depictions of the natural world, suspenseful plots, and complex characters. With over 30 million copies in print, White is considered one of the most successful mystery writers working today.
Book Series by Randy Wayne White
Doc Ford Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Sanibel Flats | 1990 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Heat Islands | 1992 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Man Who Invented Florida | 1993 | Buy on Amazon |
| Captiva | 1996 | Buy on Amazon |
| North of Havana | 1997 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Mangrove Coast | 1998 | Buy on Amazon |
| Ten Thousand Islands | 2000 | Buy on Amazon |
| Shark River | 2001 | Buy on Amazon |
| Twelve Mile Limit | 2002 | Buy on Amazon |
| Everglades | 2003 | Buy on Amazon |
| Tampa Burn | 2004 | Buy on Amazon |
| Dead of Night | 2005 | Buy on Amazon |
| Dark Light | 2006 | Buy on Amazon |
| Hunter's Moon | 2007 | Buy on Amazon |
| Black Widow | 2008 | Buy on Amazon |
| Dead Silence | 2009 | Buy on Amazon |
| Deep Shadow | 2010 | Buy on Amazon |
| Night Vision | 2011 | Buy on Amazon |
| Chasing Midnight | 2012 | Buy on Amazon |
| Night Moves | 2012 | Buy on Amazon |
| Bone Deep | 2014 | Buy on Amazon |
| Cuba Straits | 2015 | Buy on Amazon |
| Deep Blue | 2016 | Buy on Amazon |
| Mangrove Lightning | 2017 | Buy on Amazon |
| Caribbean Rim | 2018 | Buy on Amazon |
| Salt River | 2020 | Buy on Amazon |
| One Deadly Eye | 2024 | Buy on Amazon |
Dusky MacMorgan Series as Randy Striker
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Key West Connection (As: Randy Striker) | 1981 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Deep Six (As: Randy Striker) | 1981 | Buy on Amazon |
| Cuban Death-Lift (As: Randy Striker) | 1981 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Deadlier Sex (As: Randy Striker) | 1981 | Buy on Amazon |
| Assassin's Shadow (As: Randy Striker) | 1981 | Buy on Amazon |
| Everglades Assault (As: Randy Striker) | 1982 | Buy on Amazon |
| Grand Cayman Slam (As: Randy Striker) | 1982 | Buy on Amazon |
Hannah Smith Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Gone | 2012 | Buy on Amazon |
| Deceived | 2013 | Buy on Amazon |
| Haunted | 2014 | Buy on Amazon |
| Seduced | 2016 | Buy on Amazon |
Hawker Series as Carl Ramm
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Florida Firefight | 1984 | Buy on Amazon |
| L.A. Wars | 1984 | Buy on Amazon |
| Chicago Assault | 1984 | Buy on Amazon |
| Deadly in New York | 1984 | Buy on Amazon |
| Houston Attack | 1985 | Buy on Amazon |
| Vegas Vengeance | 1985 | Buy on Amazon |
| Detroit Combat | 1986 | Buy on Amazon |
| Terror in D.C. | 1986 | Buy on Amazon |
| Denver Strike | 2015 | Buy on Amazon |
| Atlanta Extreme | 2015 | Buy on Amazon |
| Operation Norfolk (Short Story) | 2015 | Buy on Amazon |
Sharks Incorporated Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Fins | 2020 | Buy on Amazon |
| Stingers | 2021 | Buy on Amazon |
| Crocs | 2022 | Buy on Amazon |
| Megalops | 2023 | Buy on Amazon |
Randy Wayne White Non-Fiction Books
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Batfishing in the Rainforest | 1991 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Sharks of Lake Nicaragua | 1999 | Buy on Amazon |
| Last Flight Out | 2002 | Buy on Amazon |
| An American Traveler | 2003 | Buy on Amazon |
| A Fishing Guide's Guide to Tropical Cooking | 2003 | Buy on Amazon |
| Randy Wayne White's Gulf Coast Cookbook | 2006 | Buy on Amazon |
| Randy Wayne White's Ultimate Tarpon Book | 2010 | Buy on Amazon |
| Doc Ford Country | 2013 | Buy on Amazon |
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