Serial books in order

A six-book horror series by J.A. Konrath co-authored with Blake Crouch, featuring serial killers and extreme violence, published from 2009 to 2011.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 Bad Girl 2010 J.A. Konrath N/A
2 Truck Stop 2009 J.A. Konrath N/A
3 Serial 2009 J.A. Konrath Buy
4 Serial Uncut (Bad Girl) 2011 J.A. Konrath Buy
5 Killers 2011 J.A. Konrath N/A
6 Killers Uncut 2011 J.A. Konrath Buy

The Serial series is a collaboration between J.A. Konrath and Blake Crouch that pushes horror fiction to its most extreme. Starting with Serial in 2009, the books follow serial killers whose paths cross in violent and unexpected ways. The series became a notable early success in ebook publishing, with Serial offered as a free download that attracted millions of readers.

The six entries include the original novella, expanded “uncut” editions that add material, and the Killers duology. The books earned attention for their graphic content and for the collaborative approach Konrath and Crouch took to writing them, trading chapters back and forth.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Serial series?

There are six books in the Serial series, published between 2009 and 2011.

What is the first book in the Serial series?

The first book in the Serial series is Bad Girl, published in 2010.

Who co-authored the Serial series with J.A. Konrath?

The Serial series was co-authored with Blake Crouch. The collaboration produced some of the most graphic and controversial entries in both authors’ catalogs.

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