Where to Start Reading B.B. Griffith
If you are new to B.B. Griffith, you have two primary entry points depending on your favorite genre. For readers who love supernatural suspense, local mysteries, and cultural depth, the absolute best place to start is with Follow the Crow, the first book in The Vanished series. If you prefer high-concept, fast-paced science fiction thrillers akin to a lethal war game, you should begin with Blue Fall, the opener of The Tournament series.
Because his series are heavily serialized with ongoing character arcs and unfolding overarching mysteries, reading within each series must be done in publication order. Standalone novels and minor series can be read at any time, as they do not cross over with the main universes.
The Vanished Series Reading Order
This is B.B. Griffith's most popular and longest-running series. It blends Navajo mysticism, detective work, and supernatural suspense on a reservation in the American Southwest. The story follows Ben Dejooli, a Navajo police officer, as he investigates his sister's mysterious disappearance and encounters strange occurrences linked to local folklore.
You must read this series in order, as the personal life of Ben Dejooli and the overarching mystery of the supernatural forces progress from one book to the next:
- Follow the Crow (2014)
- Beyond the Veil (2015)
- The Coyote Way (2016)
- The Wind Thief (2022)
- Child of the Sky (2023)
- Den of the Bear (2024)
- King of the Crows (2026)
The Tournament Series Reading Order
If you like action-heavy thrillers with corporate conspiracies and advanced technology, this completed four-part series is your best bet. The plot centers on Frank Youngsmith, an ordinary insurance adjuster who gets dragged into a secret, global war game where elite groups use advanced weaponry to fight for powerful patrons.
The sequence is straightforward and follows the calendar seasons in its titles:
- Blue Fall (2011)
- Grey Winter (2012)
- Black Spring (2013)
- Summer Crush (2014)
Gordon Pope Thrillers Reading Order
For fans of psychological suspense, Griffith penned a series of thrillers focusing on Gordon Pope. These books dive into the human mind, manipulation, and dark secrets, showing a different side of the author's writing style. They should be read in order:
- The Sleepwalkers (2016)
- Mind Games (2017)
- Shadow Land (2020)
Co-Authored Works, Standalones, and Novellas
Aside from his main thriller and suspense universes, Griffith has written a few other projects that stand on their own:
The Morningstar Series
Co-authored with Becca Higgins, this YA fantasy series takes a detour into the magical forest of Willow Wood, guarded by fairies. It is a quick two-part read:
- The Voice and the Pendant (2011)
- Trial by Fire (2011)
Standalone Novels and Novellas
- Witch of the Water (2018) – A standalone fantasy novella. Note that some online lists cite a late 2017 release date, but 2018 is the official copyright and distribution mark.
- Las Vegas Luck Magic (2020) – A contemporary standalone novel focusing on luck, magic, and the vibrant setting of Las Vegas.
What to Know Before You Start
B.B. Griffith is an indie author who excels at grounding fantastical or high-tech concepts in very specific, atmospheric settings, particularly the American Southwest. While his series do not share a single shared universe (meaning you don't need to read The Tournament to understand The Vanished), reading them in publication order within their respective series is crucial because the character developments and subplots build directly on previous books. The books are not designed to be read as standalones, with the exception of Las Vegas Luck Magic and the short novella Witch of the Water.