Matt Turner books in order

Q: "How many books are in the Matt Turner series?"

"There are six books in the Matt Turner series, published between 2010 and 2015."

Q: "What is the first book in the Matt Turner series?"

"The first book in the Matt Turner series is Dig, published in 2010."

Q: "What is the Matt Turner series about?"

"Matt Turner can experience the full history of any object he touches. The Dig (2010) sends him on an archaeological expedition that uncovers something far older than expected. The Opal (2012) and Return (2015) continue his story, with the short story Matty filling in background."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	Dig	2010	Michael Siemsen	N/A
2	The Dig	2010	Michael Siemsen	Buy
3	The Opal	2012	Michael Siemsen	Buy
4	Matty: A Matt Turner Series Short	2013	Michael Siemsen	N/A
5	Matty	2013	Michael Siemsen	Buy
6	Return	2015	Michael Siemsen	Buy

The Matt Turner series follows a man whose touch lets him experience the complete history of any object. The Dig (2010) puts this ability to use on an archaeological discovery, pulling Turner into a story that stretches back thousands of years. The Opal (2012) takes him to Africa for another artifact-driven mystery.

Matty (2013) is a short story that explores Turner’s childhood, and Return (2015) brings the series to its conclusion. The premise gives Siemsen a way to blend present-day thriller plotting with historical and prehistoric settings through Turner’s visions.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Matt Turner series?

There are six books in the Matt Turner series, published between 2010 and 2015.

What is the first book in the Matt Turner series?

The first book in the Matt Turner series is Dig, published in 2010.

What is the Matt Turner series about?

Matt Turner can experience the full history of any object he touches. The Dig (2010) sends him on an archaeological expedition that uncovers something far older than expected. The Opal (2012) and Return (2015) continue his story, with the short story Matty filling in background.

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order