The Recommended Reading Order
Because Conspiracy 365 is built as a strict month-by-month countdown, there is no debate about the reading order: you must read the books in order of publication. The story kicks off on New Year's Eve in January and follows Cal's day-to-day struggle for survival. Reading them out of order will spoil major cliffhangers and leave you lost in the complex web of conspiracies.
Stage 1: The Core 12-Month Countdown
This is the main story arc following Callum Ormond as he flees from both the law and lethal conspirators while trying to uncover the "Ormond Singularity":
- January (2009)
- February (2010)
- March (2010)
- April (2010)
- May (2010)
- June (2010)
- July (2010)
- August (2010)
- September (2010)
- October (2010)
- November (2010)
- December (2010)
Stage 2: The Companion Spin-offs
Once you finish the main countdown, these two books expand on the perspectives of Cal’s closest allies and tie up loose ends:
- Revenge (2011) – Focuses on Callum's best friend Boges as he deals with the aftermath of the year-long ordeal.
- Malice (2013) – Focuses on Winter Frey, who finds herself targeted by a mysterious stalker known as "The Drowner".
Stage 3: The Black Ops Sequel Trilogy
The saga wraps up with a high-stakes, action-oriented spin-off trilogy focusing on tactical espionage:
- Missing (2013)
- Hunted (2013)
- Endgame (2013)
Unique Features & Screen Adaptation
One of the most notable aspects of the print books is their pagination: the page numbers count backward from the end to the beginning (e.g., from page 190 down to 1). This mimics a countdown clock, adding to the relentless pace of Callum's survival run.
In 2012, the original 12-month arc was adapted into a 12-part Australian TV miniseries starring Harrison Gilbertson as Callum, Taylor Glockner as Boges, and Marny Kennedy as Winter Frey. The show aired monthly to match the books' progression.