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Camino Ghosts
John Grisham

Camino Ghosts

Quick Answer

Read "Camino Ghosts" as the 2nd book in the Camino Series sequence. This follows the recommended publication order to preserve character development.

Sequence Warning

⚠️ Do NOT read before "Camino Winds" (Book 1)

❓ Can I skip this book?
❌ No — Required

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

Verdict Insight: As the 2nd installment, this volume is critical for following the central narrative progression and plot development.

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<b>#1 <i>NEW YORK TIMES</i> BESTSELLER • Will an ancient curse darken the skies over Camino Island? Bruce Cable and Mercer Mann are about to find out.</b><br><br><b>Look for John Grisham’s forthcoming legal thriller, <i>The Widow</i>. This time, the verdict isn’t the end of the story.</b><br><br>Mercer Mann, a popular writer from Camino Island, is back on the beach, marrying her boyfriend, Thomas, in a seaside ceremony. Bruce Cable, infamous owner of Bay Books, performs the wedding. Afterward, Bruce tells Mercer that he has stumbled upon an incredible story. Mercer desperately needs an idea for her next novel, and Bruce now has one.<br><br>The true story is about Dark Isle, a sliver of a barrier island not far off the North Florida coast. It was settled by freed slaves three hundred years ago, and their descendants lived there until 1955, when the last one was forced to leave. That last descendant is Lovely Jackson, elderly now, who loves her birthplace and its remarkable history. But now Tidal Breeze, a huge, ruthless corporate developer, wants to build a resort and casino on the island, which Lovely knows, deep down, is rightfully hers.<br><br>Mercer befriends Lovely, and they plunge into an enormous fight over who owns Dark Isle, taking on Tidal Breeze Corporation, its lawyers, lobbyists, and powerful Florida politicians. But Lovely knows something about the island that could seriously cloud the dollar signs in the developer’s eyes: the island is cursed. It has remained uninhabited for nearly a century for some very real and very troubling reasons. The deep secrets of the past are about to collide with the enormous ambitions of the present, and the fate of Dark Isle—and Camino Island, too—hangs in the balance.<br><br><b>Look for all of John Grisham’s rollicking Camino novels:</b><br><b><i>Camino Island</i></b><br><b><i>Camino Winds</i></b><br><b><i>Camino Ghosts</i></b>

Series Order Complete! 🎉

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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 Camino Series 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 Camino Ghosts?

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

Can I read Camino Ghosts before Camino Winds?

No. We recommend reading Camino Winds first. Camino Ghosts is the 2th book in the series and follows the core narrative established in earlier volumes.

Is Camino Ghosts required reading for the Camino Series?

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

What comes after Camino Ghosts in the reading order?

Currently, Camino Ghosts is the latest entry listed in our database for this series guide.