Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fugue | 2008 | Rick R. Reed | Buy |
| 2 | Man-amorphosis | 2009 | Rick R. Reed | Buy |
| 3 | Through the Closet Door | 2009 | Rick R. Reed | Buy |
| 4 | Superstar | 2009 | Rick R. Reed | Buy |
| 5 | Reckless | 2009 | Rick R. Reed | Buy |
| 6 | Sluggo Snares a Vampire | 2010 | Rick R. Reed | Buy |
| 7 | Crime Scene | 2010 | Rick R. Reed | Buy |
| 8 | Moving Toward the Light | 2010 | Rick R. Reed | Buy |
| 9 | Class Distinctions | 2011 | Rick R. Reed | Buy |
| 10 | Matches | 2011 | Rick R. Reed | Buy |
| 11 | Beau and the Beast | 2012 | Rick R. Reed | Buy |
| 12 | I Heart Boston Terriers | 2012 | Rick R. Reed | Buy |
| 13 | Dreamboat | 2015 | Rick R. Reed | Buy |
| 14 | Meat Mallet | 2016 | Rick R. Reed | Buy |
| 15 | An Open Window | 2017 | Rick R. Reed | Buy |
| 16 | Tortilla Pie | 2019 | Rick R. Reed | Buy |
| 17 | Hope | 2019 | Rick R. Reed | Buy |
| 18 | Morbidly Obese | 2021 | Rick R. Reed | Buy |
Rick R. Reed’s shorter fiction includes 18 novellas and short stories published between 2008 and 2021. These pieces cover the same range as his novels, from horror-tinged tales to sweet romances, but in more concentrated form. Titles like I Heart Boston Terriers and Tortilla Pie suggest the lighter, more playful side of his writing, while Fugue and Crime Scene show his darker instincts.
The novellas work well as introductions to Reed’s style for readers who want to sample his work before committing to a full-length novel. They also serve as palette cleansers between his longer books, offering quick reads that still deliver emotional weight.