Glynn James Books in Order
Explore the Arisen novels co written by Glynn James and Michael Stephen Fuchs in order, with book summaries, collaboration background, and guidance on how these early volumes fit into the larger Arisen universe.
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Glynn James books in publication order
29 books
Chasing Spirits - The Memoirs of Reginald Weldon
by Glynn James
2011
Dying in Angelward Hospital, Reginald Weldon recounts encounters with impossible places and terrifying beings. His strange memories leave open whether he has witnessed another reality or built a lifetime of stories around things he cannot explain.
The Broken Lands
by Glynn James
2011
James Halldon escapes the Corridor with DogThing and Rudy Adler, only to enter a harsh, sunlit world with dangers of its own. Recovering his memories becomes more urgent as old horrors follow and a mysterious hunter approaches.
The Journal of James Halldon
by Glynn James
2011
James Halldon wakes in a dark landscape of endless rubbish with no memory of arriving. With no food, water, or daylight, he records his attempts to survive while unseen creatures growl somewhere beyond his reach.
The Last to Fall
by Glynn James
2011
In 1926, Joseph Dean is contemplating suicide when a stranger enters a cafe and offers him an extraordinary journey. Passing through a doorway into another world, Joseph begins searching for an object lost two centuries earlier.
The Ways
by Glynn James
2012
Trapped on a ledge in the Corridor, James Halldon faces a broken bridge, a closed portal, and enemies pursuing his stolen weapons. With his companions scattered and creatures below, he must find a way out of the darkness.
In a Fallen World
by Glynn James
2014
Centuries after civilization collapsed, Jack Avery scavenges among ruins while Hunters capture people who never return. Haunted by his failure to protect a boy named Ryan, he decides to risk his freedom to search for him.
Footprints
by Glynn James
2015
Connor Halldon receives a message his mother left on the day she supposedly died in combat. Doubting the official account, he follows her trail across strange worlds while the Resistance pursues him and threatens his search for answers.
Into the Junklands
by Glynn James
2015
Jack Avery deliberately falls into the Hunters' hands to search for Ryan, the boy taken two years earlier. His journey into the Junklands tests whether a chance at redemption can justify the danger to himself and others.
Reconditioned
by Glynn James
2015
Deep in the Junklands, Jack Avery follows the Junkers through unfamiliar territory while continuing his search for Ryan. Staying alive means moving by day and hiding at night, with each possible answer drawing him further into danger.
Recycled
by Glynn James
2015
Months in the Recycling Zone have brought Jack no closer to finding Ryan. When a guard gives him a new assignment inside the Facility, the terrible work could prove either a death sentence or an unexpected opportunity.
What Lies Below
by Glynn James
2015
Imprisoned by the Junkers, Jack receives an offer that depends on his skill as a scavenger: locate ancient technology. The assignment promises movement beyond captivity, but the intentions of the Junkers' leader give him reason to worry.
Whispers & Echoes
by Glynn James
2015
Dark fantasy and horror stories explore strange encounters, threatening objects, and unsettling disappearances across ordinary and hidden worlds. Several connect with Diary of the Displaced, gathering tales of lost people and uncanny dangers alongside standalone supernatural pieces.
Another Man's Gold
by Glynn James
2017
Jack Avery finds himself locked in a cell again as rival forces gather around the Facility. With a battle approaching that could determine the Junklands' future, he must survive captivity and the violence closing in from outside.
What Lies Ahead
by Glynn James
2017
After recovering the technology the Junkers wanted, Jack faces another demand: infiltrate the Facility he escaped. Returning could help free thousands of prisoners, but the attempt puts his own life and his search for Ryan at risk.
Where No River Falls
by Glynn James
2018
Connor leaves the Corridor and follows his great-grandfather James Halldon's diary toward Riverfall. The ruined city has changed since those accounts were written, forcing him to question whether the journal can still guide him safely through its dangers.
Return
by Glynn James
2019
Shadows of a Lost Age
by Glynn James
2019
After his father's suspicious death, Jonah inherits leadership of the Elk Clan despite doubts within its inner circle. Leading the tribe toward winter shelter at Eliz means crossing dangerous highways, confronting feral gangs, and dealing with a dark stranger.
Sons of the Lost
by Glynn James
2019
The Valk and Cygoa attack the Elk in an attempt to destroy the T'Yun descendants. Jonah must reunite his family and bring the clans together while Seren returns with technology that could change the course of the war.
The Baying of Wolves
by Glynn James
2019
An environmental threat releases hordes of Valk from their tunnels, adding another enemy to the Elk's struggle for survival. Jonah must protect his people and stay ahead of the Cygoa as resources diminish across the ravaged land.
The Parting of Ways
by Glynn James
2019
Gaston divides the Elk Clan and persuades Seren to leave with him, forcing Jonah to lead those who remain toward Eliz. Northern invaders have also reached the winter ruins, putting his family and the fractured tribe in danger.
What Lies Beneath
by Glynn James
2019
War threatens to undo Jonah's efforts to unite the clans just as their survival becomes most uncertain. Surrounded by enemies, he must confront a darker threat while trying to hold together the people whose future depends on him.
Call of the Exiles
by Glynn James
2020
A knight, a councillor, and a prisoner encounter signs of an unseen enemy preparing a devastating war. Three young orphan girls become entangled in the conflict, with their choices carrying consequences far beyond their own troubled lives.
Raid
by Glynn James
2020
Redux
by Glynn James
2020
Guided by GreyFoot, Connor follows the trail of James Halldon and DogThing toward a place that may hold answers. Knowing where to go does not prepare him for what awaits, or the risks of trying to change the future.
Restart
by Glynn James
2020
Riot
by Glynn James
2020
Ryan leaves the main group to pursue a missing case, despite Jack's objections. With raiders gathering at the gates, he and his friends must recover a cold trail before the approaching horde cuts off their chance to investigate.
To Ashes
by Glynn James
2020
Raiders swarm the city while Jack faces threats beyond the immediate attack. Ryan struggles to interpret clues to the missing case, Spike leads escapees into unfamiliar territory, and Ess must make a difficult choice as danger closes around them.
Where The Lost Go / The Low Ways
by Glynn James
2021
After a routine hospital operation, Jake Adler discovers that his nightmares and a persistent ghost are real. When a child disappears without a trace, the ghost insists Jake must enter a hidden, terrifying world to rescue her.
The Calling of Wolves
by Glynn James
2023
Jake Adler investigates a village’s disappearances after discovering a hidden world alongside ordinary reality. Holcot’s old secrets, fog-covered ruins, and impossible creatures suggest the missing people remain somewhere beyond reach, drawing him into an increasingly dangerous search.
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