Darynda Jones Books in Order

This page lists Darynda Jones books in publication order by series, with Charley Davidson, Darklight, Sunshine Vicram, Betwixt and Between, NeverNeath, novella, and anthology placement.

Quick Index

  • Scope: Darynda Jones novels, novellas, short stories, collections, and series
  • Default Order: Publication order within each series
  • Best Starting Point: First Grave on the Right
  • Order Matters: Yes for Charley Davidson, Darklight, Sunshine Vicram, and Betwixt and Between
  • Includes: Charley Davidson, Darklight, Sunshine Vicram, Betwixt and Between, and The NeverNeath
  • Not to be confused with: Katie Lane, a separate romance author

Reading Paths

1. Publication Order

Use this route to follow each series by original release pattern.

  1. Charley Davidson
  2. Darklight
  3. Sunshine Vicram
  4. Betwixt and Between
  5. The NeverNeath
  6. Anthology stories and 1001 Dark Nights entries

2. Charley Davidson Path

Core route for the paranormal mystery series.

  1. First Grave on the Right
  2. Second Grave on the Left
  3. Third Grave Dead Ahead
  4. Fourth Grave Beneath My Feet
  5. Continue through Summoned to Thirteenth Grave
  6. Add the later Charley Davidson novellas after book 13

3. Sunshine Vicram Path

Compact mystery sequence with a closed three-book arc.

  1. A Bad Day for Sunshine
  2. A Good Day for Chardonnay
  3. A Hard Day for a Hangover

4. Beginner Path

Short starter route across the main catalog branches.

  1. First Grave on the Right
  2. Second Grave on the Left
  3. A Bad Day for Sunshine
  4. Betwixt
  5. Death and the Girl Next Door

5. Completionist Path

Full bibliography route for catalog tracking.

  1. Charley Davidson main novels
  2. Charley Davidson novellas
  3. Darklight trilogy
  4. Sunshine Vicram trilogy
  5. Betwixt and Between
  6. The NeverNeath
  7. Anthology contributions
  8. Bundles, collections, and reprint editions

Publication Order Master List

Catalog note: Darynda Jones’ official books page lists Charley Davidson, Darklight, Sunshine Vicram, Betwixt and Between, and short-story categories. Fantastic Fiction supplies compact publication-year sequencing for Charley Davidson, Darklight, Sunshine Vicram, Betwixt and Between, collections, and anthology entries.

Charley Davidson

  • First Grave on the Right (2011) – Novel – Charley Davidson 1
  • For I Have Sinned (2011) – Short story – Charley Davidson related
  • Second Grave on the Left (2011) – Novel – Charley Davidson 2
  • Third Grave Dead Ahead (2012) – Novel – Charley Davidson 3
  • Fourth Grave Beneath My Feet (2012) – Novel – Charley Davidson 4
  • Fifth Grave Past the Light (2013) – Novel – Charley Davidson 5
  • Sixth Grave on the Edge (2014) – Novel – Charley Davidson 6
  • Seventh Grave and No Body (2014) – Novel – Charley Davidson 7
  • Eighth Grave After Dark (2015) – Novel – Charley Davidson 8
  • Brighter Than the Sun (2015) – Novella – Charley Davidson related
  • The Dirt on Ninth Grave (2016) – Novel – Charley Davidson 9
  • The Curse of Tenth Grave (2016) – Novel – Charley Davidson 10
  • Eleventh Grave in Moonlight (2017) – Novel – Charley Davidson 11
  • The Trouble with Twelfth Grave (2017) – Novel – Charley Davidson 12
  • Summoned to Thirteenth Grave (2019) – Novel – Charley Davidson 13
  • The Graveyard Shift (2020) – Novella – Charley Davidson related
  • The Gravedigger’s Son (2021) – Novella – Charley Davidson related
  • The Graveside Bar and Grill (2022) – Novella – Charley Davidson related
  • The Grave Robber (2023) – Novella – Charley Davidson related
  • Graveyard Dog (2024) – Novella – Charley Davidson related

Darklight

  • Death and the Girl Next Door (2012) – Novel – Darklight 1
  • Death, Doom and Detention (2013) – Novel – Darklight 2
  • Death and the Girl He Loves (2013) – Novel – Darklight 3

Sunshine Vicram

  • A Bad Day for Sunshine (2020) – Novel – Sunshine Vicram 1
  • A Good Day for Chardonnay (2021) – Novel – Sunshine Vicram 2
  • A Hard Day for a Hangover (2022) – Novel – Sunshine Vicram 3

Betwixt and Between

  • Betwixt (2020) – Novel – Betwixt and Between 1
  • Bewitched (2020) – Novel – Betwixt and Between 2
  • Beguiled (2021) – Novel – Betwixt and Between 3
  • Moonlight and Magic (2022) – Novel – Betwixt and Between 4
  • Midnight & Magic – Novel – Betwixt and Between 5 – Upcoming, no release date announced

The NeverNeath

  • The Monster (2018) – Short story – The NeverNeath 1
  • A Lovely Drop (2020) – Short story – The NeverNeath 2

Collections, Anthologies, and Contributions

  • Suspense Magazine February 2012 (2012) – Magazine anthology – Contribution
  • Heroes of Phenomena: Audiomachine (2014) – Anthology project – Contribution
  • Dark Screams: Volume Three (2015) – Anthology – Contains Darynda Jones story material
  • We Heart the Holidays (2015) – Nonfiction collection – With other authors
  • Fire of the Frost (2021) – Anthology – With other authors
  • 1001 Dark Nights: Bundle Thirty-One (2021) – Bundle – Includes Darynda Jones material
  • 1001 Dark Nights: Bundle Thirty-Six (2022) – Bundle – Includes Darynda Jones material
  • Pride Not Prejudice: Volume III (2023) – Charity anthology – Contribution
  • Infinity (2023) – Suspense anthology – Contribution
  • 1001 Dark Nights: Bundle Forty-Two (2023) – Bundle – Includes Darynda Jones material
  • 1001 Dark Nights: Bundle Forty-Six (2024) – Bundle – Includes Darynda Jones material
  • From Friends to Forever: A Love Grows Collection (2025) – Collection – Includes The Gravedigger’s Son

Related Works and Where They Fit

Charley Davidson Novella Placement

  • For I Have Sinned – Read after First Grave on the Right or later as a supplemental short story.
  • Brighter Than the Sun – Read after Eighth Grave After Dark for safest placement.
  • The Graveyard Shift – Read after Summoned to Thirteenth Grave.
  • The Gravedigger’s Son – Read after The Graveyard Shift.
  • The Graveside Bar and Grill – Read after The Gravedigger’s Son.
  • The Grave Robber – Read after The Graveside Bar and Grill.
  • Graveyard Dog – Read after The Grave Robber.

1001 Dark Nights Placement

  • The Graveyard Shift, The Gravedigger’s Son, The Graveside Bar and Grill, The Grave Robber, and Graveyard Dog are Charley Davidson related novellas.
  • The related 1001 Dark Nights bundles are collection formats, not separate story steps.
  • Skip the bundle if the novella has already been read separately.

Betwixt and Between Note

  • The official site lists Midnight and Magic as book 5 and “Coming Soon.”
  • The author blog identifies the title as Midnight & Magic and states that the pre-order link and release date are coming soon.
  • Do not assign a publication year until the author or publisher confirms one.

The NeverNeath Note

  • The Monster and A Lovely Drop are shorter NeverNeath entries.
  • The NeverNeath should be kept separate from Charley Davidson unless a source confirms a continuity connection.
  • A Lovely Drop is also commonly listed under Jones’ short fiction.

Anthology Story Note

  • Dark Screams: Volume Three includes a Darynda Jones horror contribution.
  • Pride Not Prejudice and Infinity are anthology placements.
  • From Friends to Forever is a collection placement and does not change the main Charley Davidson reading order.

Dependencies & Notes

  • Charley Davidson should be read in numbered order.
  • Summoned to Thirteenth Grave is the final main Charley Davidson novel listed on the author’s official series page.
  • Later Charley Davidson novellas should be read after the main thirteen novels.
  • Darklight is a three-book YA paranormal sequence and should be read in order.
  • Sunshine Vicram is a three-book mystery sequence and should be read in order.
  • Betwixt and Between should begin with Betwixt and continue by series number.
  • The NeverNeath entries are shorter works and can be read after the main series paths.
  • Anthologies and bundles are optional unless tracking every Darynda Jones contribution.
  • Some sources vary on novella numbering. Use title sequence and series context before decimal numbering.

FAQs

What Darynda Jones book should I read first?

Start with First Grave on the Right. It begins the Charley Davidson series and is the clearest entry point.

Do Darynda Jones books need to be read in order?

Yes for the connected series. Charley Davidson, Darklight, Sunshine Vicram, and Betwixt and Between should each be read in internal order.

What is the Charley Davidson order?

Read First Grave on the Right, Second Grave on the Left, Third Grave Dead Ahead, Fourth Grave Beneath My Feet, Fifth Grave Past the Light, Sixth Grave on the Edge, Seventh Grave and No Body, Eighth Grave After Dark, The Dirt on Ninth Grave, The Curse of Tenth Grave, Eleventh Grave in Moonlight, The Trouble with Twelfth Grave, and Summoned to Thirteenth Grave.

Where do the Charley Davidson novellas fit?

Read For I Have Sinned and Brighter Than the Sun as supplemental stories. Read The Graveyard Shift through Graveyard Dog after the main thirteen novels.

What is the Sunshine Vicram order?

Read A Bad Day for Sunshine, A Good Day for Chardonnay, and A Hard Day for a Hangover.

What is the Darklight order?

Read Death and the Girl Next Door, Death, Doom and Detention, and Death and the Girl He Loves.

What is the Betwixt and Between order?

Read Betwixt, Bewitched, Beguiled, Moonlight and Magic, and then Midnight & Magic when it is released.

Is Midnight & Magic published?

No confirmed release date is listed here. The author’s site identifies it as Betwixt and Between book 5 with release details still pending.

Is Graveyard Dog part of Charley Davidson?

Yes. It is listed on the author’s Charley Davidson page as a Charley Davidson novella.

What is Darynda Jones’ most recent original story included here?

Graveyard Dog is the most recent original Charley Davidson story included here.

Change Log

  • Last checked: June 15, 2026
  • What changed: Added Midnight & Magic as Betwixt and Between book 5 with no confirmed release date; added Graveyard Dog as the latest Charley Davidson novella; separated The NeverNeath and anthology placements from the main series lists.
  • Most recent known original story included: Graveyard Dog (2024)