Charles Ripley Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Charles Ripley books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: January 2026
Publication Order
Freeze Thy Blood Less Coldly
Buy on Amazon1970
A Touch of Malice
Buy on Amazon1973
The Hard Hit
Buy on Amazon1974
Night Is a Time to Die
Buy on Amazon1974
Evil Intent
Buy on Amazon1975
Death of a Big Man
Buy on Amazon1979
Portrait in Shadows
Buy on Amazon1986
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Charles Ripley series is publication order: 1. Freeze Thy Blood Less Coldly (1970), 2. A Touch of Malice (1973), 3. The Hard Hit (1974), 4. Night Is a Time to Die (1974), 5. Evil Intent (1975), and 2 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Charles Ripley series by John Wainwright contains 7 books. The series began in 1970 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Charles Ripley series is written by John Wainwright. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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