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After The End
James Patterson

After The End

Quick Answer

Read "After The End" as the 52nd book in the Murder Bookshots (Standalone Novellas) sequence. This follows the recommended publication order to preserve character development.

Sequence Warning

⚠️ Do NOT read before "$10,000,000 Marriage Proposal" (Book 51)

❓ Can I skip this book?
❌ No — Required

This book is essential to the core narrative and character development.

Verdict Insight: As the 52nd installment, this volume is critical for following the central narrative progression and plot development.

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FIND OUT WHAT FUTURE AWAITS ART IN THE THIRD INSTALLMENT OF THIS HIT FANTASY COMIC, NOW IN PRINT! Having successfully rescued elf girl Tessia from slave traders, Art accompanies her home to the elven kingdom...where he promptly finds out his new friend is the princess! While the king and queen express their gratitude toward Art and welcome him in, Art knows he's better off departing as soon as possible-his parents still aren't aware he's alive, and the troubled history between elves and humans spells bad news for his continued presence there. The only problem? Art's been experiencing weird pains ever since heand Sylvia parted, and the remedy may lie in the very place he's trying to leave...
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End

Book #52 of 51 in Series

Complete Series Reading Order

Publication Order

Preserves character reveals and plot twists exactly as the author intended.

Chronological Order

May spoil surprises but improves timeline clarity for deep lore fans.

Order Confidence

high Confidence

Why this order?

Our team of curators analyzes publication history, author interviews, and internal narrative continuity to establish the definitive reading sequence. This ensures zero spoilers and maximum narrative impact.

Why This Order Is Confusing

Many reading lists for Murder Bookshots (Standalone Novellas) conflict because early publishers often labeled short story collections as standalone novels, or rearranged internal chronologies for marketing. This guide follows original author intent and narrative continuity to settle the debate for good.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I skip reading After The End?

This book is essential to the core narrative and character development.

Can I read After The End before $10,000,000 Marriage Proposal?

No. We recommend reading $10,000,000 Marriage Proposal first. After The End is the 52th book in the series and follows the core narrative established in earlier volumes.

Is After The End required reading for the Murder Bookshots (Standalone Novellas)?

Yes, it is a core installment in the series reading order and contains critical character development and plot progression.

What comes after After The End in the reading order?

The next recommended book after After The End is End (Book #52).