Where to start with Robert R. McCammon
Begin with Speaks the Nightbird, the first book in the Matthew Corbett series, published in 2002. This historical mystery-thriller introduces Matthew Corbett, a young man navigating a world of intrigue and supernatural elements in 18th-century America. The series continues in publication order, with each subsequent book expanding on Corbett’s investigations and the evolving challenges he faces. After completing the Matthew Corbett series, turn to Boy’s Life, a standalone novel published in 2008. This work offers a distinct narrative voice and setting, reflecting McCammon’s versatility across genres. Both the series and the standalone are rooted in McCammon’s established body of work, with no additional books or series present in the catalog.
Series by Robert R. McCammon
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Buy on Amazon2002 · Robert R. McCammon
A novel by Robert McCammon set in 1699, in which a traveling magistrate and his clerk, Matthew, arrive in Fount Royal to try a woman charged with…
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Investigating New York City's first serial killer in 1702, magistrate's clerk Matthew Corbett considers working with an elderly resident of an asylum…
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2010 · Robert R. McCammon
Mister Slaughter is a 2010 book by Robert R. McCammon. It is book 3 of the series Matthew Corbett.
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Buy on Amazon2012 · Robert R. McCammon
The Providence Rider is a 2012 book by Robert R. McCammon. It is book 4 of the series Matthew Corbett.
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In 1703, in the Carolina settlement of Charles Town, professional problem-solver Matthew Corbett accepts a commission to escort a woman to a fancy…
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2016 · Robert R. McCammon
Freedom of the Mask is a 2016 book by Robert R. McCammon. It is book 6 of the series Matthew Corbett.
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Buy on Amazon2019 · Robert R. McCammon
Cardinal Black is a 2019 book by Robert R. McCammon. It is book 7 of the series Matthew Corbett.
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2022 · Robert R. McCammon
King of Shadows is a 2022 book by Robert R. McCammon. It is book 8 of the series Matthew Corbett.
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2023 · Robert R. McCammon
Seven Shades of Evil is a 2023 book by Robert R. McCammon. It is book 9 of the series Matthew Corbett.
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Frequently asked questions
How many books has Robert R. McCammon written?
We list 11 books by Robert R. McCammon across 1 series, published between 2002–2024 — each shown in full reading order.
What order should I read Robert R. McCammon's books?
Read each series in publication order. A good place to start is “Speaks the nightbird.” Open any series above for its complete numbered reading order.
Where can I buy Robert R. McCammon's books?
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