Black Road books in order

The Black Road series is a post-apocalyptic horror trilogy by Simon Bestwick set in a devastated Britain where survivors face human and supernatural threats along dangerous roads.
Series · Horror · Post-Apocalyptic · Dark Fiction · Supernatural Horror

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 Hell’s Ditch 2015 Simon Bestwick Buy
2 Devil’s Highway 2016 Simon Bestwick Buy
3 Wolf’s Hill 2018 Simon Bestwick Buy

The Black Road trilogy begins with Hell’s Ditch (2015) and continues through Devil’s Highway (2016) and Wolf’s Hill (2018). Simon Bestwick builds a bleak vision of post-apocalyptic Britain where the roads between settlements are as deadly as any wilderness. The series combines survival horror with supernatural elements, keeping readers uncertain about which threats are human and which are something else entirely.

Each book expands the world and raises the stakes. The trilogy has been praised for its atmospheric dread and for Bestwick’s refusal to offer easy answers or comfortable resolutions. Readers who enjoy British horror with a strong sense of place will find the Black Road books worth the journey.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Black Road series?

There are three books in the Black Road series, published between 2015 and 2018.

What is the first book in the Black Road series?

The first book in the Black Road series is Hell’s Ditch, published in 2015.

What is the Black Road series about?

The trilogy is set in a ruined version of Britain after a catastrophe. The roads connecting settlements have become dangerous territories haunted by both human predators and supernatural horrors. Each book follows characters trying to survive and make sense of what the world has become.

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