Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Called | 2013 | Robert J. Crane | Buy |
| 2 | Depths | 2014 | Robert J. Crane | Buy |
| 3 | Corrupted | 2014 | Robert J. Crane | Buy |
| 4 | Unearthed | 2015 | Robert J. Crane | Buy |
| 5 | Legion | 2016 | Robert J. Crane | Buy |
| 6 | Forsaken | 2018 | Robert J. Crane | Buy |
| 7 | Starling | 2018 | Robert J. Crane | Buy |
| 8 | Hallowed | 2024 | Robert J. Crane | Buy |
The Southern Watch series by Robert J. Crane follows a group of guardians tasked with keeping supernatural evil at bay. The series begins with Called in 2013, where the protagonist discovers their role in an ancient order that watches over a boundary between the human world and darker realms. The rural southern setting gives the books a distinct atmosphere compared to Crane’s other fantasy work.
Spanning eight books from 2013 to 2024, the series grows darker and more complex as new threats emerge. Crane combines elements of horror, dark fantasy, and action as the characters face demons, corruption, and their own doubts. The long gap between Starling (2018) and Hallowed (2024) suggests the author returned to the series after a hiatus.