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The Adrian's Undead Diary Series in Order

The Adrian's Undead Diary series is best read in order, starting with Dark Recollections, as character relationships and storylines develop across the series. Adrian Ring, a survivor in a zombie apocalypse, records his daily struggles and moral dilemmas in a journal while trying to build a safe community.

🔄 Best Read in Order · Start with Book 1

Adrian's Undead Diary Books in Order

11 books

Complete reading order for the Adrian's Undead Diary series.

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Title
Date
Rating
2
Nov 2013
3
Dec 2013
5
Mar 2014
7
Aug 2014
8
Oct 2014
10
Oct 2018
11
May 2020

How to Read the Adrian's Undead Diary series

🔄 Best Read in Order · Start with Book 1

Standalone stories, but characters and relationships develop across the series.

Publication order gives the best experience for the Adrian's Undead Diary series. Each book has a complete central plot covering a specific period of Adrian’s survival with its own challenges and resolutions, yet character relationships and ongoing developments carry across the series. Readers who begin with a later volume will miss the foundational events of Adrian’s early days in the apocalypse and the building emotional stakes that give later books their full impact.

About the Adrian's Undead Diary series

Series Premise

The Adrian's Undead Diary series follows Adrian Ring as he navigates the brutal realities of a zombie-infested world. Through his journal entries, the books detail his efforts to survive, form alliances, and make difficult choices while confronting both the undead and the darker side of humanity.

Main Characters

The series centers on Adrian Ring, a thoughtful and resourceful survivor documenting his experiences. Recurring figures include his allies and companions who join him in building a safe haven amid the undead world.

Setting

The stories take place in a post-apocalyptic world overrun by zombies, primarily around Adrian’s fortified home and surrounding areas in New England.

Tone & Themes

The tone is gritty and introspective with moments of dark humor. Central themes include survival and morality, the importance of community, the psychological toll of loss, and finding hope in a broken world.

Is This Series Worth Reading?

This series appeals to readers who enjoy zombie apocalypse stories with strong character focus, journal-style narration, and thoughtful exploration of human nature under extreme pressure.

Content Warnings and Heat Level

Includes intense violence, gore, and mature themes; suitable for adult readers.

The Adrian's Undead Diary series offers a raw, personal look at survival in a zombie world. Reading the books in order lets Adrian’s journey and the full scope of his experiences unfold naturally.

FAQ

How many books are in the Adrian's Undead Diary series?

11 books

When will the next book in the series be released?

No new book is currently scheduled. The latest book, No God, was published in May 2020.

When was the most recent book released?

No God was published in May 2020.

What was the first book in the series?

The first book in the series is Dark Recollections, published in October 2013.

What genre is the Adrian's Undead Diary series?

The series primarily falls into the Horror genre.

Do you need to read the Adrian's Undead Diary series in order?

It’s best to read the series in order. Each book has its own story, but ongoing character arcs and relationships develop across the series.

What is the Adrian's Undead Diary series about?

The Adrian's Undead Diary series follows Adrian Ring as he navigates the brutal realities of a zombie-infested world. Through his journal entries, the books detail his efforts to survive, form alliances, and make difficult choices while confronting both the undead and the darker side of humanity.

Is the Adrian's Undead Diary series finished?

The series does not currently have a new book scheduled.