Order of T.L. Payne Books

T.L. Payne is an American author of post-apocalyptic thriller novels. She writes the Days of Want, Fall of Houston, Gateway to Chaos, Reign of Darkness, and Survive the Collapse series. If she isn’t writing, Payne can be found hiking, fishing, and enjoying other activities outdoors in Oklahoma.

T.L. Payne made her debut in 2019 with Sudden Chaos, a short story. She followed it up with the novel Turbulent. Both were part of her Days of Want series. Below is a list of T.L. Payne’s books in order of when they were originally released:

Publication Order of Conquer the Dark Books

Publication Order of Days of Want Books

Publication Order of Fall of Houston Books

Publication Order of Gateway to Chaos Books

Publication Order of Reign of Darkness Books

Publication Order of Survive the Collapse Books

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T.L. Payne Synopses: Collapse by T.L. Payne is the first book of the Conquer the Dark series. Ayden Miller faces the unimaginable when a catastrophic EMP attack plunges the nation into darkness, leaving society in shambles. Called back to New York City to bid farewell to his ailing mother, Ayden suddenly finds himself fighting to protect his sister amidst the chaos. Navigating a city turned hostile, he must summon every ounce of strength and determination to survive and find a way back to Wyoming, where the family he left behind awaits.

Meanwhile, Mia, Ayden’s girlfriend, struggles to keep her three young sons safe in the unforgiving wilderness of Wyoming. The EMP’s aftermath has not only disrupted life as they knew it but also brought an old enemy back into their lives, determined to exploit the chaos for vengeance. With danger closing in and help nowhere in sight, Mia must rely on her grit, intelligence, and maternal instincts to defend her family and forge a path to safety.

No Way Out by T.L. Payne is the first book in the Fall of Houston series. The looming threat of a powerful storm is only the beginning of a harrowing fight for survival for Will Fontenot and his family. After securing his home, Will and his son join the mass evacuation, only to face an unexpected catastrophe: the grid collapses, leaving cars dead on the roads, communications severed, and panic spreading like wildfire. Trapped in a city descending into chaos, Will is forced to protect his son at all costs. But a selfless act turns into a dangerous gamble, thrusting them into a deadly chase as they search for safety.

Meanwhile, two hundred miles away, Will’s sister Savanah battles her own fight for survival. On the family farm, she faces a new storm: ruthless criminals seeking to exploit the chaos for their gain. With four children depending on her, Savanah must summon every ounce of courage and resourcefulness to protect her home and family.

As Will and Savanah fight separate battles, their determination to survive and reunite becomes the driving force in a world torn apart by nature and human desperation. Survival Storm is a gripping story of family, resilience, and the unyielding will to protect the ones you love.

Brink of Darkness by T.L. Payne is the first book in the Survive the Collapse series. Sam Wallace’s preparation for the unthinkable is put to the ultimate test when an EMP attack devastates the nation, plunging the world into darkness. Two hundred miles from home, Sam—a seasoned criminal investigator—is on the trail of a key murder witness when society collapses around him. Stranded in Atlanta, he must protect his witness from a relentless group of assassins while navigating a perilous, chaotic new reality.

Drawing on his military and law enforcement expertise, Sam faces relentless threats, devastating losses, and grueling setbacks. But his unwavering determination to reunite with his family and help rebuild their community fuels his every move.

Meanwhile, back in their small town, Lauren Wallace shoulders her own battles. As mayor, mother, and caregiver, she must keep her son safe, care for her elderly parents, and hold her crumbling community together. With resources dwindling and tensions rising, Lauren’s leadership is pushed to its limits.