Evil Dead MC Books in Order

Where to Start Your Ride

For the best reading experience, you should start at the very beginning with Outlaw (2013). This book introduces you to the core of the Evil Dead Motorcycle Club through the eyes of Vice President Cole Austin. Starting here allows you to understand the club's code, the rivalries with other clubs, and the close-knit brotherhood that forms the backbone of the entire saga.

While each book in the series wraps up a specific couple's romance with a satisfying happily-ever-after, the background club politics, recurring side characters, and overarching plotlines develop sequentially. Reading them out of order can lead to spoilers regarding who survives, who gets together, and how the club's power dynamics shift over time.

Evil Dead MC: The Original Generation

The original run of the series consists of 15 novels and novellas. These books follow the founders, officers, and members of the club's main chapter. Here is the recommended publication order for the original generation:

1. Outlaw (2013) – Features Cole Austin, the VP of the Evil Dead MC, who rescues a woman named Brittany from a rival club's compound.
2. Crash (2014) – Follows Tyler "Crash" Shaw, who is hired to protect a wealthy girl named Shannon.
3. Shades (2014) – Centers on Shades as he tries to earn his VP patch and reconnects with his lost love, Skylar.
4. Wolf (2015) – Focuses on Wolf, the club's enforcer, who must protect a woman from her past.
5. Ghost (2015) – Follows the mysterious Ghost and his intense connection with a woman from a very different background.
6. Red Dog (2016) – Explores the story of Red Dog, who finds himself caught between his loyalty to the club and a forbidden attraction.
7. Blood (2017) – Focuses on Blood, a club enforcer bent on revenge, and Cat, the nurse who tests his limits.
8. Undertaker (2018) – Centers on Undertaker, who handles the club's darkest secrets, and the woman who comes to him for help.
9. Joker (2018) – Explores the club's resident wildcard, Joker, and his chemistry with a woman who matches his energy.
10. Hammer (2019) – Follows Hammer, a club member who protects a woman running from a dangerous situation.
11. Wicked (2021) – Explores Wicked's journey and his struggle to keep the club and his heart safe.
12. Shane (2021) – Features Shane, who tries to balance his responsibilities to the MC with a new love interest.
13. Green (2021) – Follows Green, who finds himself in a high-stakes scenario involving a woman he cannot ignore.
14. Jake (2022) – Focuses on Jake and the challenges he faces within the club's shifting landscape.
15. Trick (2022) – Closes out the first generation with Trick's story, setting the stage for the next wave of club members.

Evil Dead MC: Second Generation (Sins of the Father)

In 2023, Nicole James launched a spin-off series focusing on the children and newer prospects of the original members. This subseries is officially subtitled Sins of the Father. These books should be read after completing the original 15 books, as they build heavily on the legacy, relationships, and history established in the first generation.

1. Marcus: Sins of the Father (2023) – Follows Marcus, an Evil Dead MC prospect, and his forbidden romance with Brandy.
2. Billy: Sins of the Father (2023) – Follows Billy, who must navigate the dangers of falling for the President's daughter.
3. TJ: Sins of the Father (2024) – Centers on TJ's path to earning his patch while dealing with intense personal stakes.
4. Reckless: Sins of the Father (2024) – Focuses on Reckless, whose wild behavior hides a deep devotion to the club and his woman.
5. Brayden: Sins of the Father (2024) – Explores Brayden's efforts to find his own identity in the shadow of his father's legacy.
6. Kyle: Sins of the Father (2024) – Explores Kyle's story as he handles new challenges on the open road.
7. Rafe: Sins of the Father (2025) – Follows Rafe as club conflicts heat up and a new romance takes center stage.
8. Shine: Sins of the Father (2025) – Centers on Shine, a member of the Nevada chapter, and Fiona, a "club princess".
9. Cody: Sins of the Father (2026) – Follows Cody, a full-patched member navigating past tragedies and a new love.
10. Mutt: Sins of the Father (Forthcoming – November 2026) – A grumpy/sunshine, reverse age-gap romance featuring Mutt.

Chronological vs. Publication Order

For the Evil Dead MC universe, chronological order is identical to the publication order. The timeline progresses naturally from 2013's Outlaw through the original series, followed by a time jump into the next generation with the Sins of the Father series starting in 2023. There are no prequel novels that disrupt this sequence, so readers are strongly advised to stick strictly to the release order to preserve character development and avoid spoilers.

Spin-offs, Tie-ins, and Connected MC Worlds

Nicole James has built a large, interconnected universe of motorcycle clubs. While the Evil Dead MC is her most extensive series, readers who enjoy this world can also explore these connected series:

• Royal Bastards MC (Durango, CO Chapter): Nicole James has written several books for the Durango chapter of this multi-author world (such as Dirty Deeds and Dirty Deals), which feature a similar grit and tone.
• Devil Kings MC: A trilogy that delivers the same fast-paced, high-stakes biker romance.
• Saint's Outlaws MC: A newer series expanding on the outlaw romance themes found in the Evil Dead MC.

What to Know Before You Start

The Evil Dead MC series is a classic representation of the outlaw biker romance genre. Readers should expect gritty themes, high-stakes action, club rivalries, violence, and steamy romance scenes. The characters are often morally gray, living by a strict club code rather than conventional laws. If you enjoy protective alpha heroes, strong-willed heroines, and a deep focus on found-family dynamics, this series will be right up your alley.