Dead World books in order

The Dead World series by Lorie O'Clare is a six-book paranormal romance saga set in a post-apocalyptic world of werewolves and danger.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 Dead World 2006 Lorie O’Clare Buy
2 Red 2008 Lorie O’Clare N/A
3 Scarlet 2009 Lorie O’Clare N/A
4 Crimson 2009 Lorie O’Clare N/A
5 The Crossing 2011 Lorie O’Clare N/A
6 Dead World Resurrection 2014 Lorie O’Clare N/A

The Dead World series by Lorie O’Clare combines paranormal romance with post-apocalyptic fiction. Starting with the titular Dead World in 2006, the series follows werewolves navigating a dangerous, collapsed civilization where survival is never guaranteed.

The middle books carry color-themed titles: Red (2008), Scarlet (2009), and Crimson (2009), each following different characters within the same harsh setting. The Crossing (2011) and Dead World Resurrection (2014) continue and expand the story. The series stands out in O’Clare’s catalog for its darker tone and stronger science fiction elements.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Dead World series?

There are six books in the Dead World series, published between 2006 and 2014.

What is the first book in the Dead World series?

The first book in the Dead World series is Dead World, published in 2006.

What makes the Dead World series different from O'Clare's other werewolf books?

Dead World has a stronger dystopian and post-apocalyptic element compared to O’Clare’s other shapeshifter series. The setting is darker and more dangerous, with werewolves surviving in a broken world. The color-themed titles (Red, Scarlet, Crimson) signal the series’ grittier tone.

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