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Robert R. McCammon

b. 1952

1 series 11 books in order 1 standalone book

Robert Rick McCammon was an American novelist born on July 17, 1952, in Birmingham, Alabama. He was one of the prominent figures in the American horror literature boom of the late 1970s through the early 1990s. By 1991, he had achieved significant commercial success, with three New York Times bestsellers: The Wolf's Hour, Stinger, and Swan Song. At that time, approximately 5 million copies of his books had been sold.

Born
1952
Known for
Matthew Corbett

Series by Robert R. McCammon

Matthew Corbett

10 books in order · 2002–2024

  1. Cover of Speaks the nightbird

    Speaks the nightbird

    2002 · 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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  2. Cover of The Queen of Bedlam

    The Queen of Bedlam

    2007 · Robert R. McCammon

    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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  3. Mister Slaughter

    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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  4. Cover of The Providence Rider

    The Providence Rider

    2012 · 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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  5. Cover of The River of Souls

    The River of Souls

    2014 · Robert R. McCammon

    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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  6. Freedom of the Mask

    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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  7. Cover of Cardinal Black

    Cardinal Black

    2019 · 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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  8. King of Shadows

    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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  9. Seven Shades of Evil

    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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  10. Leviathan

    2024 · Robert R. McCammon

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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.

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