Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Girl in Green | 2017 | Derek B. Miller | Buy |
| 2 | Radio Life | 2021 | Derek B. Miller | Buy |
| 3 | Quiet Time | 2021 | Derek B. Miller | Buy |
| 4 | The Curse of Pietro Houdini | 2024 | Derek B. Miller | Buy |
Derek B. Miller’s standalone novels show the range of his interests as a writer. The Girl in Green draws on his time in the Middle East to tell a story set in Iraq, while Radio Life imagines a future society built around preserving knowledge through radio transmission. The Curse of Pietro Houdini moves to World War II-era Italy.
Each novel demonstrates Miller’s ability to inhabit different settings and time periods while maintaining his characteristic voice, which balances wry observation with genuine emotional weight. His standalone work has earned praise from critics who appreciate fiction that takes risks with form and subject matter.