Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Tide | 2015 | Anthony J. Melchiorri | Buy |
| 2 | Breakwater | 2015 | Anthony J. Melchiorri | Buy |
| 3 | Salvage | 2016 | Anthony J. Melchiorri | Buy |
| 4 | Deadrise | 2016 | Anthony J. Melchiorri | Buy |
| 5 | Iron Wind | 2017 | Anthony J. Melchiorri | Buy |
| 6 | Dead Ashore | 2017 | Anthony J. Melchiorri | Buy |
| 7 | Ghost Fleet | 2018 | Anthony J. Melchiorri | Buy |
| 8 | No Refuge from the Dead | 2018 | Anthony J. Melchiorri | Buy |
| 9 | Devil to Pay | 2018 | Anthony J. Melchiorri | Buy |
| 10 | Dry Gallows | 2019 | Anthony J. Melchiorri | Buy |
| 11 | Final Surge | 2019 | Anthony J. Melchiorri | Buy |
| 12 | Hybrid | 2021 | Anthony J. Melchiorri | Buy |
The Tide is Melchiorri’s longest single series and one of his most popular. A biological weapon is released that transforms infected humans into violent, monstrous creatures. A small group of survivors, including military personnel and scientists, must find a way to stop the spread and reclaim what is left of civilization.
Across 12 books published between 2015 and 2021, the series escalates from local survival horror to a global conflict. Melchiorri’s bioengineering background gives the scientific premise a convincing edge, and the action rarely lets up. The series was followed by a three-book sequel trilogy, After the Tide.