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John Madden Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of John Madden books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: March 2026
Quick Answer
What order should I read the John Madden series? Start with "River of Darkness" (1999) and follow publication order through all 6 books.
The complete John Madden reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
River of Darkness
1999
The Blood-Dimmed Tide
2004
The Dead of Winter
2009
The Reckoning
2014
The Death of Kings
2017
The Decent Inn of Death
2020
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