J. W. Wells & Co. Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of J. W. Wells & Co. books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: January 2026
Publication Order
The Portable Door
Buy on Amazon2003
In Your Dreams
Buy on Amazon2004
Earth, Air, Fire and Custard
Buy on Amazon2005
You Don't Have to Be Evil to Work Here, But it Helps
Buy on Amazon2006
The Better Mousetrap
Buy on Amazon2008
May Contain Traces of Magic
Buy on Amazon2009
Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Sausages
Buy on Amazon2011
The Eight Reindeer of the Apocalypse
Buy on Amazon2023
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the J. W. Wells & Co. series is publication order: 1. The Portable Door (2003), 2. In Your Dreams (2004), 3. Earth, Air, Fire and Custard (2005), 4. You Don't Have to Be Evil to Work Here, But it Helps (2006), 5. The Better Mousetrap (2008), and 3 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The J. W. Wells & Co. series by Tom Holt contains 8 books. The series began in 2003 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The J. W. Wells & Co. series is written by Tom Holt. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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