Sam Dryden books in order

Q: "How many books are in the Sam Dryden series?"

"There are three books in the Sam Dryden series, published between 2014 and 2019."

Q: "What is the first book in the Sam Dryden series?"

"The first book in the Sam Dryden series is Runner, published in 2014."

Q: "What is the correct reading order for the Sam Dryden series?"

"The three books read in publication order: Runner (2014), Signal (2015), and Dark Site (2019). Each book is largely self-contained but features Sam Dryden as the continuing protagonist, so publication order gives the best character continuity."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	Runner	2014	Patrick Lee	Buy
2	Signal	2015	Patrick Lee	Buy
3	Dark Site	2019	Patrick Lee	Buy

Sam Dryden is a former special forces soldier trying to live quietly when he encounters a terrified girl being chased by armed men in Runner (2014). The truth behind her situation — and why she’s being hunted — drives the first book into increasingly high-stakes territory involving capabilities that skirt the edge of science fiction.

Signal (2015) and Dark Site (2019) continue Dryden’s involvement with threats that combine government conspiracy with technology or abilities beyond the ordinary. Lee paces the books with the same urgency as the Travis Chase trilogy — short chapters, constant forward momentum — but the Sam Dryden books feel somewhat more grounded, the threats more human in origin even when their tools are extraordinary.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Sam Dryden series?

There are three books in the Sam Dryden series, published between 2014 and 2019.

What is the first book in the Sam Dryden series?

The first book in the Sam Dryden series is Runner, published in 2014.

What is the correct reading order for the Sam Dryden series?

The three books read in publication order: Runner (2014), Signal (2015), and Dark Site (2019). Each book is largely self-contained but features Sam Dryden as the continuing protagonist, so publication order gives the best character continuity.

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order