Thorn Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Thorn books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: January 2026
Publication Order
Under Cover of Daylight
Buy on Amazon1987
Tropical Freeze
Buy on Amazon1989
Mean High Tide
Buy on Amazon1994
Gone Wild
Buy on Amazon1995
Buzz Cut
Buy on Amazon1996
Red Sky at Night
Buy on Amazon1997
Blackwater Sound
Buy on Amazon2002
Off the Chart
Buy on Amazon2003
Magic City
Buy on Amazon2007
Hell's Bay
Buy on Amazon2008
Silencer
Buy on Amazon2009
Dead Last
Buy on Amazon2011
Going Dark
Buy on Amazon2013
The Big Finish
Buy on Amazon2014
Bad Axe
Buy on Amazon2020
Trickster
Buy on Amazon2022
Stare Down
Buy on Amazon2024
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Thorn series is publication order: 1. Under Cover of Daylight (1987), 2. Tropical Freeze (1989), 3. Mean High Tide (1994), 4. Gone Wild (1995), 5. Buzz Cut (1996), and 12 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Thorn series by James W. Hall contains 17 books. The series began in 1987 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Thorn series is written by James W. Hall. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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