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Stingrays
James Patterson

Stingrays

Quick Answer

"Stingrays" is an optional companion work. It can be read at any time, though it is usually best enjoyed after reading the first few core novels of the Murder Bookshots (Standalone Novellas).

Quick Verdict

🟡 Optional side story — not required for main plot

❓ Can I skip this book?
✅ Yes — Optional

This is a companion work that enriches the lore but is not strictly necessary to follow the main plot.

Verdict Insight: While this novella provides deeper world-building, it is a standalone story and can be read at any stage.

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2017144 ppNovellaOptional Side Story
A world class crime-solving team faces a murder mystery in the Caribbean unlike anything they've ever seen in this thriller from the world's #1 bestselling author. When a teenager goes missing on a Caribbean beach, the local police are baffled. It's up to the Stingrays, a world class team that solves the unsolvable, to unearth the truth: a truth that no one will believe. BookShots—original, lightning-fast stories by James Patterson, designed to be devoured.  
Next Recommended Book

Nooners

Book #43 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 Stingrays?

This is a companion work that enriches the lore but is not strictly necessary to follow the main plot.

Can I read Stingrays before Lion And Lamb?

Yes. Stingrays is an optional side story and can be read at any time without spoiling the main series plot.

Is Stingrays required reading for the Murder Bookshots (Standalone Novellas)?

No, it is a companion work that enriches the lore but is not essential to the central storyline.

What comes after Stingrays in the reading order?

The next recommended book after Stingrays is Nooners (Book #43).