Detective Ben Wade books in order

Q: "How many books are in the Detective Ben Wade series?"

"There are two books in the Detective Ben Wade series, published between 2017 and 2022."

Q: "What is the first book in the Detective Ben Wade series?"

"The first book in the Detective Ben Wade series is Shadow Man, published in 2017."

Q: "Do you need to read the Detective Ben Wade books in order?"

"Reading the Detective Ben Wade series in publication order starting with Shadow Man (2017) is recommended, as characters and storylines develop across the two books."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	Shadow Man	2017	Alan Drew	Buy
2	The Recruit	2022	Alan Drew	N/A

The Detective Ben Wade mystery series by Alan Drew begins with Shadow Man in 2017, with five years passing before the second book, The Recruit, arrived in 2022. That gap between entries is worth keeping in mind for readers who plan to read both books back to back.

With only two entries so far, this is a short series in the mystery genre. Reading them in order starting with Shadow Man is the natural way to follow Detective Ben Wade’s cases as the character and story develop across the two books.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Detective Ben Wade series?

There are two books in the Detective Ben Wade series, published between 2017 and 2022.

What is the first book in the Detective Ben Wade series?

The first book in the Detective Ben Wade series is Shadow Man, published in 2017.

Do you need to read the Detective Ben Wade books in order?

Reading the Detective Ben Wade series in publication order starting with Shadow Man (2017) is recommended, as characters and storylines develop across the two books.

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order