Mark Hayes books in order

Q: "How many books are in the Mark Hayes series?"

"There are three books in the Mark Hayes series, published between 2022 and 2025."

Q: "What is the first book in the Mark Hayes series?"

"The first book in the Mark Hayes series is Drowning are the Dead, published in 2022."

Q: "Do you need to read the Mark Hayes books in order?"

"Reading the Mark Hayes series in publication order starting with Drowning are the Dead (2022) is recommended, as characters and storylines develop across the three books."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	Drowning are the Dead	2022	Brent Towns	Buy
2	Dark Places	2023	Brent Towns	Buy
3	A Copper Grave	2025	Brent Towns	Buy

Brent Towns started the Mark Hayes series in 2022 with Drowning are the Dead. The second book, Dark Places, followed in 2023, and A Copper Grave arrived in 2025 as the third entry.

Because the books build on earlier events, reading them in publication order makes the most sense. New readers should start with Drowning are the Dead and work forward through each title.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Mark Hayes series?

There are three books in the Mark Hayes series, published between 2022 and 2025.

What is the first book in the Mark Hayes series?

The first book in the Mark Hayes series is Drowning are the Dead, published in 2022.

Do you need to read the Mark Hayes books in order?

Reading the Mark Hayes series in publication order starting with Drowning are the Dead (2022) is recommended, as characters and storylines develop across the three books.

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order