Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Red Red Rose | - | Malcolm Rose | N/A |
| 2 | Four Degrees More | 2008 | Malcolm Rose | Buy |
| 3 | Life of the Party | 2008 | Malcolm Rose | Buy |
| 4 | Crime Stories | 2008 | Malcolm Rose | Buy |
| 5 | Asteroid | 2009 | Malcolm Rose | Buy |
| 6 | Sci-Fi Stories | 2008 | Malcolm Rose | Buy |
| 7 | Animal Lab | 2008 | Malcolm Rose | Buy |
| 8 | Mind’s Eye | 2008 | Malcolm Rose | Buy |
| 9 | Funny Stories | 2009 | Malcolm Rose | Buy |
| 10 | Ghost Stories | 2010 | Malcolm Rose | Buy |
| 11 | Coming In to Land | 2011 | Malcolm Rose | Buy |
| 12 | Dragonwood | 2012 | Malcolm Rose | Buy |
The Shades series is a collection of short novels published by Evans Brothers, designed to be accessible reads for reluctant or struggling young readers. Malcolm Rose was a prolific contributor to the line, writing twelve titles between 2008 and 2012. Unlike his longer series work, these books are brief and cover a variety of genres rather than sticking to one type of story.
Rose’s Shades contributions include Crime Stories, Sci-Fi Stories, Ghost Stories, and Funny Stories, along with standalone titles like Animal Lab, Asteroid, and Dragonwood. The range shows his versatility as a writer. Each book tells a complete story in a short format, making them suitable for readers who want something they can finish quickly. The books can be read in any order.