Robert Swartwood

Robert Swartwood

Robert Swartwood also writes as: Avery Bishop.

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The Girls in the Dark (Standalone) was the most recently released book by Robert Swartwood, on April 24th, 2026.

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Robert Swartwood Stats: The highest rated book by Robert Swartwood on Book Notification is No Shelter, the first novel in the Holly Lin/Nova Bartkowski Thrillers series.

The most read book by Robert Swartwood on Book Notification is No Shelter, the first novel in the Holly Lin/Nova Bartkowski Thrillers series. The second most read book is The Killing Room (Killing Room #1).

Below is a complete list of Robert Swartwood books in publication and chronological order, broken down by series. The most popular series by Robert Swartwood is the Holly Lin/Nova Bartkowski Thrillers Series.

List of Holly Lin/Nova Bartkowski Thrillers Books in Publication Order

Ranked by popularity, the top Holly Lin/Nova Bartkowski Thrillers books are No Shelter, Bullet Rain, and The Devil You Know.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
8.8
No Shelter
2011
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2
9.5
Bullet Rain
2014
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3
10
First Kill
2016
Go
4
9
The Devil You Know
2017
Go
5
9.5
Hollow Point
2018
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6
8.5
Bullet Country
2022
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List of Killing Room Books in Publication Order

A framed man and a set-up agent are offered deals.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
8
The Killing Room
2023
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2
10
Enemy of the State
2024
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List of Man of Wax Trilogy Books in Publication Order

Ranked by popularity, the top Man of Wax Trilogy books are Legion, Man of Wax, and The Inner Circle.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
8
Man of Wax
2011
Go
2
8
The Inner Circle
2012
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3
8
Legion
2014
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4
End Game
2020
Go

List of Standalone Novels in Publication Order

Ranked by popularity, the top standalone books are Girl Gone Mad, One Year Gone, and The Serial Killer's Wife.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
The Calling
2011
Go
2
The Dishonored Dead
2011
Go
3
7
The Serial Killer's Wife
2011
Go
4
Walk The Sky (With: David B. Silva)
2013
Go
5
New Avalon
2014
Go
6
Abducted
2016
Go
7
Temple
2016
Go
8
Land of the Dead
2019
Go
9
8.6
Girl Gone Mad ( As: Avery Bishop)
2020
Go
10
8
One Year Gone ( As: Avery Bishop)
2021
Go

List of Short Stories/Novellas in Publication Order

Ranked by popularity, the top short stories and novellas are The Man on the Bench, The Silver Ring, and Spooky Nook.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
6
The Silver Ring
2009
Go
2
Spooky Nook
2011
Go
3
The Man on the Bench
2012
Go
4
Giotto's Circle
2014
Go
5
Muse
2014
Go

List of Collections in Publication Order

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
Phantom Energy
2011
Go
2
Real Illusions
2013
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List of Wayward Pines Universe Books in Publication Order

Set in the Wayward Pines universe following characters facing threats from abbies and other dangers outside the town.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
9.3
Genesis ( By: Steven Konkoly)
2018
Go
2
Nomad
2018
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3
What Geneva Dreams (By: Scott Nicholson)
2019
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List of Refuge Books in Publication Order (with Jeremy Robinson, with David McAfee, with Kane Gilmour)

A New Hampshire town shifts between terrifying alien worlds, where survivors face inhuman dangers, hostile forces, and constant loss while fighting to understand their fate.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
Night of the Blood Sky (By: Jeremy Robinson)
2013
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2
Darkness Falls (By: Jeremy Robinson)
2013
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3
Ashes and Dust (By: David McAfee)
2013
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4
Lost in the Echo
2013
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5
Bonfires Burning Bright (By: Jeremy Robinson, Kane Gilmour)
2014
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List of Robert Swartwood Anthologies in Publication Order

#ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
Sententia #1
2010
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2
Hint Fiction
2010
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3
6
Eight The Hard Way
2013
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4
Operation Ice Bat
2014
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5
6
Mixed Up: Cocktail Recipes (and Flash Fiction) for the Discerning Drinker
2017
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6
Clickers Forever
2018
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Robert Swartwood

Robert Swartwood was born in 1981 and is currently 45 years old.

Robert Swartwood has written 10 standalone novels, starting with The Calling in 2011. The most recently released novel was One Year Gone, which was released in 2021. There are no upcoming standalone novels by Robert at this time.

Robert Swartwood has also written the Holly Lin/Nova Bartkowski Thrillers series which has 6 books including No Shelter and Bullet Rain.

Robert Swartwood: Awards & Accolades

Swartwood's book, The Killing Room won the International Thriller Writers Award, Best E-Book Original Novel, in 2024.

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Robert Swartwood: F.A.Q

When was Robert Swartwood Born? How old is Robert Swartwood?

Robert Swartwood was born in 1981. Robert Swartwood is currently 45 years old.

What book awards has Robert Swartwood won?

The Killing Room: International Thriller Writers Award: Best E-Book Original Novel (2024).

What was the first book Robert Swartwood wrote?

The first book written by Robert Swartwood was The Silver Ring, published in 2009.

What was the most recent book Robert Swartwood wrote?

His most recently released work was The Girls in the Dark on April 24th, 2026.

What is the most popular book by Robert Swartwood?

Based on the number of readers on Book Notification, the most popular Robert Swartwood book is No Shelter. Here are his most popular books and their average ratings:
  1. No Shelter (8.83)
  2. The Killing Room (8.00)
  3. Bullet Rain (9.50)
  4. The Devil You Know (9.00)
  5. Hollow Point (9.50)

Are there upcoming new books by Robert Swartwood?

Robert Swartwood does not have any upcoming books with a set publication date within the next few months at this time.

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How many books has Robert Swartwood written?

Robert Swartwood has written 34 books across 10 series and categories, excluding contributions to anthologies.
  • 6 books in the Holly Lin/Nova Bartkowski Thrillers Series
  • 2 books in the Killing Room Series
  • 4 books in the Man of Wax Trilogy Series
  • 10 Standalone Novels
  • 5 Short Stories/Novellas
  • 2 Collections
  • 1 book in the Wayward Pines Universe Series
  • 1 Avery Bishop Short Stories/Novella
  • 4 Avery Bishop Standalone Novels
  • 1 book in the Refuge Series

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