Dark Man Books in Order
17 books by Peter Lancett. Reading level: Grades 1.7–3.5. Upper Grades (Ages 12+).
Series books grow with readers — but that's also the trap. Most series start at one reading level and one content intensity and drift upward over the course of the run. Dark Man (17 books by Peter Lancett) lands at reading level Grades 1.7–3.5, with average content intensity 2.5/5. Intensity stays consistent across the series — a kid who can handle the first book can generally handle the rest.
The reading-order table below lists every book with per-volume reading level and intensity badges so you can spot any escalation before it catches your reader off guard. For a deeper dive into how we score text difficulty vs. emotional weight separately — and why series readers especially benefit from that split — see our methodology page.
Content Intensity Across the Series
ConsistentContent stays at a steady intensity level throughout the series.
Dark Man Reading Order
| # | Title | Reading Level | Content |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bridge of Dark Tears Peter Lancett | Level 3 | Moderate |
| 2 | Danger in the Dark Peter Lancett | Level 1-2 | Moderate |
| 3 | Dark Dreams Peter Lancett | Level 2 | Moderate |
| 4 | Dark Garden Peter Lancett | Level 3-4 | Moderate |
| 5 | Dark Music Peter Lancett | Level 3-4 | Mild |
| 6 | Dark River Peter Lancett | Level 3-4 | Mild |
| 7 | Dark Waters of Time Peter Lancett | Level 2-3 | Moderate |
| 8 | Dying for the Dark Peter Lancett | Level 3-4 | Mild |
| 9 | Killer in the Dark Peter Lancett | Level 2-3 | Mild |
| 10 | Playing the Dark Game Peter Lancett | Level 3-4 | Moderate |
| 11 | The Dark Candle Peter Lancett | Level 2-3 | Moderate |
| 12 | The Dark Glass Peter Lancett | Level 2-3 | Mild |
| 13 | The Dark Machine-Dark Man (Dark Man: Green) Peter Lancett | Level 2-3 | Mild |
| 14 | The Dark Side Of Magic Peter Lancett | Level 1-2 | Moderate |
| 15 | The Dark Words-Dark Man (Dark Man: Green) Peter Lancett | Level 2-3 | Mild |
| 16 | The Past is Dark Peter Lancett | Level 3-4 | Moderate |
| 17 | The Shadow in the Dark Peter Lancett | Level 2-3 | Mild |
All Dark Man Books
Bridge of Dark Tears
Peter Lancett
Bridge of Dark Tears
Peter Lancett
Danger in the Dark
Peter Lancett
Danger in the Dark
Peter Lancett
Dark Dreams
Peter Lancett
Dark Dreams
Peter Lancett
Dark Garden
Peter Lancett
Dark Garden
Peter Lancett
Dark Music
Peter Lancett
Dark Music
Peter Lancett
Dark River
Peter Lancett
Dark River
Peter Lancett
Dark Waters of Time
Peter Lancett
Dark Waters of Time
Peter Lancett
Dying for the Dark
Peter Lancett
Dying for the Dark
Peter Lancett
Killer in the Dark
Peter Lancett
Killer in the Dark
Peter Lancett
Playing the Dark Game
Peter Lancett
Playing the Dark Game
Peter Lancett
The Dark Candle
Peter Lancett
The Dark Candle
Peter Lancett
The Dark Glass
Peter Lancett
The Dark Glass
Peter Lancett
The Dark Machine-Dark Man (Dark Man: Green)
Peter Lancett
The Dark Machine-Dark Man (Dark Man: Green)
Peter Lancett
The Dark Side Of Magic
Peter Lancett
The Dark Side Of Magic
Peter Lancett
The Dark Words-Dark Man (Dark Man: Green)
Peter Lancett
The Dark Words-Dark Man (Dark Man: Green)
Peter Lancett
The Past is Dark
Peter Lancett
The Past is Dark
Peter Lancett
The Shadow in the Dark
Peter Lancett
The Shadow in the Dark
Peter Lancett
Questions about the Dark Man series
- What reading level is the Dark Man series?
- The Dark Man series by Peter Lancett is at a Grades 1.7–3.5 reading level (average Grade 2.8). Intended for Upper Grades (Ages 12+). There are 17 books in the series.
- What order should I read the Dark Man books?
- The reading-order table above lists all 17 books with per-volume reading level and intensity ratings. Start with book 1 and read in publication order unless the table indicates a different recommended order for newer readers.
- What age is the Dark Man series appropriate for?
- The Dark Man series is recommended for Upper Grades (Ages 12+). The average content intensity is 2.5/5. Check the intensity trajectory above to see whether content gets heavier across the series — if it does, sensitive readers may want to stop earlier in the run.