Breakthrough Reading Order#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| Genesis |
2016 |
N/A |
| Breakthrough |
2013 |
Buy |
| Leap |
2014 |
Buy |
| Catalyst |
2015 |
Buy |
| Ripple |
2017 |
Buy |
| Mosaic |
2019 |
Buy |
| Echo |
2021 |
Buy |
Evan Reading Order#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| Evan After / Through the Fog |
2014 |
Buy |
| Through the Fog |
2014 |
N/A |
| The Unexpected Hero |
2015 |
Buy |
Monument Reading Order#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| The Last Monument |
2020 |
Buy |
| The Desert of Glass |
2021 |
Buy |
Revival Reading Order#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| Revival 1. Estás entre amigos |
2012 |
N/A |
| Deep Freeze |
2024 |
Buy |
| Cold Storage |
2025 |
Buy |
| Revival, Vol. 3: A Faraway Place |
2014 |
N/A |
| Revival, Vol. 4: Escape to Wisconsin |
2014 |
N/A |
| Odrodzenie, Tom 5: Wezbrane wody |
2015 |
N/A |
| Odrodzenie, Tom 6: Lojalni synowie i córki |
2015 |
N/A |
| Revival, Vol. 7: Forward |
2016 |
N/A |
| Odrodzenie, Tom 8: Zostań jeszcze przez chwilę |
2017 |
N/A |
Rollback Reading Order#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| Rollback |
2025 |
Buy |
| The Mirage |
2025 |
Buy |
| The Circle |
2026 |
Buy |
Standalone Novels#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| Amid the Shadows |
2013 |
Buy |
Michael C. Grumley writes science fiction and techno-thrillers that mix scientific concepts with fast-paced plotting. His Breakthrough series, which started in 2013, has grown to seven books and follows a storyline involving marine biology, artificial intelligence, and discoveries that challenge human understanding of the natural world. The series has built a dedicated readership among fans of authors like Michael Crichton and James Rollins.
Beyond Breakthrough, Grumley has written the Revival series (nine books), the Rollback series (starting in 2025), and the two-book Monument sequence. His standalone Amid the Shadows and the Evan books aimed at younger readers show his range across different audiences. He publishes at a steady pace and has maintained a strong following among independent science fiction readers.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many books has Michael C. Grumley written?
Michael C. Grumley has written 25 books across six series.
What was Michael C. Grumley's first book?
Michael C. Grumley’s first book is Revival 1. Estás entre amigos, published in 2012.
In what order should you read Michael C. Grumley's books?
Most readers start with the Breakthrough series, beginning with Breakthrough (2013). The Breakthrough books form his longest and most interconnected sequence. The Monument and Rollback series can be read independently of each other.