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John Wells Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of John Wells 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 Wells series? Start with "The Trapdoor" (1988) and follow publication order through all 4 books.
The complete John Wells reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
The Trapdoor
1988
There Fell a Shadow
1988
The Rain
1988
Rough Justice
1989
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