Publication Reading Order
The After Dark is a Crime Fiction / Literary Fiction series by Garry Disher, made up of 29 books published between 1996 and 2021. It begins with The Bent-Back Bridge ( By: Gary Crew, Gregory Rogers) (1996), and is best read in publication order. The most recent entry is The Ghost of Deadman's Beach ( By: Venero Armanno, Dominique Falla) (2021), spanning 25 years of storytelling.
29books
25years active
3decades
~0.9yrs between books
2021latest release
| # | Title | Year | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | |||
| 1 | The Bent-Back Bridge ( By: Gary Crew, Gregory Rogers) | 1996 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 2 | The Crow ( By: Tom Jellett, Peter Lawrance) | 1996 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 3 | The Giant Spiders ( By: Stephen Measday, Mark L. Wilson) | 1996 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 4 | The Carriers ( By: Tom Jellet, Jonathan Harlen) | 1996 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 5 | The Twist in the Tale ( By: Laine Hall) | 1996 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 6 | The Barn ( By: Gary Crew, Tom Jellet) | 1996 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 7 | The Tunnel ( By: Matthew Condon) | 1997 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 8 | The Vampires (Short Story) ( By: Cameron Rogers) | 1997 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 9 | The Silver Eyes ( By: Jackie French) | 1997 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 10 | Misteri Sumur Tua (Short Story) ( By: Gary Crew) | 1997 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 11 | The Bats ( By: David Miller, Gavin Warner) | 1997 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 12 | The Goddess ( By: Robin Klein, Anne Spudvilas) | 1998 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 13 | The Mouth ( By: Carmel Bird, Anita Mertzlin) | 1999 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 14 | The Stray Cat (Short Story) ( By: Shaun Tan) | 1999 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 15 | The Snake Man ( By: Peter Gouldthorpe, James Moloney) | 1999 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 2000s | |||
| 16 | The Pipe (Short Story) ( By: James Moloney) | 2000 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 17 | The Wombat King ( By: Mark L. Wilson, Philip Neilsen) | 2000 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 18 | The Peppercorn Tree ( By: Sheryl Gardner) | 2000 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 19 | The Lie ( By: Philip Neilsen) | 2000 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 20 | The Cannibal Virus ( By: Peter Gouldthorpe, Sue Robinson) | 2000 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 21 | The Fort ( By: Gary Crew, Gregory Rogers) | 2000 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 22 | The Grandstand ( By: Gary Crew) | 2000 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 23 | The Ghost of Love Street ( By: Venero Armanno) | 2000 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 24 | The Darkroom ( By: Steven Woolman, Gerard Ross) | 2000 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 25 | The Rings ( By: Jenny Pausacker, Gregory Rogers) | 2000 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 26 | The Old Cattery ( By: Shaun Tan, Nette Hilton) | 2000 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 27 | The Doll ( By: Shaun Tan, Janine Burke) | 2007 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 2020s | |||
| 28 | The Half Dead ( With: Shaun Tan) | 2020 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 29 | The Ghost of Deadman's Beach ( By: Venero Armanno, Dominique Falla)Latest | 2021 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
After Dark series: frequently asked questions
What order should I read the After Dark series?
Start with The Bent-Back Bridge ( By: Gary Crew, Gregory Rogers) (1996), the first book in the After Dark series by Garry Disher. Follow the books in publication order for the best reading experience.
How many books are in the After Dark series?
There are 29 books in the After Dark series by Garry Disher, published between 1996 and 2021.
What is the first book in the After Dark series?
The first book in the After Dark series is The Bent-Back Bridge ( By: Gary Crew, Gregory Rogers), published in 1996 by Garry Disher.
What is the latest book in the After Dark series?
The most recent book in the After Dark series is The Ghost of Deadman's Beach ( By: Venero Armanno, Dominique Falla) (2021) by Garry Disher.
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