1.
A Song of Ice and Fire Series
George R.R. Martin’s bestselling epic fantasy series A Song of Ice and Fire spawned the HBO series Game of Thrones and a multi-media franchise that’s become unconquerable.
A Game of Thrones
from $4.19
A Clash of Kings
from $4.69
2.
Outlander Series
With elements of historical romance, fantasy, and time travel, Outlander is an epic that can reach just about anybody, both in Diana Gabaldon’s books and the TV adaption on Starz.
Outlander
from $4.19
Dragonfly in Amber
from $4.19
3.
The Governor Series
The chilling Governor Series by Jay Bonansinga and Robert Kirkman gave rise to not only The Walking Dead on AMC, but also a hit video game franchise, comic, and more.
The Walking Dead: Rise of the Governor
from $4.69
The Road to Woodbury
from $5.69
4.
Sookie Stackhouse Series
The slick images for HBO’s True Blood may look very different from the covers of Sookie Stackhouse Series books by Charlaine Harris, but rest assured, both deliver the same bite.
Dead Until Dark
from $4.79
Living Dead in Dallas
from $4.19
5.
Kathy Reichs
Forensic anthropologist Kathy Reichs is not only a scientist and prolific author, but she’s also the inspiration for Bones on Fox–for her life, her work, and her writings.
Déjà Dead
from $4.39
6.
Francis Urquhart Series
Exploring the dark underbelly of American politics, Michael Dobbs brings thrills even to readers who might shy away from politics. The success of House of Cards on Netflix stands testament to its appeal.
House of Cards
from $4.89
To Play the King
from $4.39
7.
The Vampire Diaries Series
If you’re looking for Young Adult vampire tales dripping with sex appeal and romance, The Vampire Diaries By L.J. Smith delivers. The CW series has been one of its most-watched since 2009.
The Awakening
from $5.19
The Struggle
from $4.19
8.
Dexter Series
This series by Jeff Lindsay about police lab tech slash serial killer Dexter is not only a crime series, but also a whole lot of bloody fun. Dexter’s TV killing spree lasted 8 years on Showtime, ending in 2013.
Darkly Dreaming Dexter
from $4.69
Dearly Devoted Dexter
from $4.49
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The Raylan Givens Series
Elmore Leonard’s Raylan Givens (as recently seen in Justified on FX) is a U.S. Marshall who knows how to get the job done – by whatever means he deems necessary. He’s a tough guy who’s also good for a few laughs.
Pronto
from $3.99
Riding the Rap
from $5.19
10.
The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s super sleuth Sherlock Holmes couldn’t uncover the number of spin-offs he’s inspired. Most recently, he can be found on two hit shows: Elementary on CBS and Sherlock on BBC One/PBS.
A Study in Scarlet
from $4.99
The Sign of the Four
from $3.99
11.
The 100 Series
Kass Morgan takes the Young Adult dystopia to a new level when 100 juvenile delinquents are sent back from space to repopulate a devastated Earth. The 100 has picked up numerous TV awards for The CW.
12.
Boardwalk Empire
Some people may be surprised to learn that HBO crime series Boardwalk Empire is based on a book. It’s true: Nelson Johnson told the sordid history of the Atlantic City first in this scintillating book.
13.
Rizzoli & Isles Series
When Detective Jane Rizzoli and Maura Isles partner up to investigate a serial killer in this series by Tess Gerritsen, the results are dynamite. A 7-year stint on TNT supports their case.
The Surgeon
from $3.99
The Apprentice
from $4.99
14.
Pretty Little Liars Series
Following the lives of four teens, Sara Shephard’s Pretty Little Liars is a coming-of-age tale that shows life isn’t always so pretty. These on-page gals have also been quite popular on-screen with Freeform TV.
Pretty Little Liars
from $4.69
Flawless
from $4.59
15.
Harry Bosch Series
Michael Connelly’s Hieronymus “Harry” Bosch has quite a name to live up to…and boy does he, with a complexity most “flawed” fictional cops only aspire to. At Amazon, he’s known simply as Bosch.
City of Bones
from $4.09
Echo Park
from $4.99
16.
Orange Is the New Black
Get a peek behind the locked doors of a women’s prison with the true story behind the Netflix hit comedy/drama series, written by Piper Kerman herself.
17.
Walt Longmire Series
Craig Johnson’s Walt Longmire series (just Longmire to Netflix) proves that the sun has not set on the Western just yet. The panorama of the American West gives this modern police procedural its unique charm.
The Cold Dish
from $4.69
Death Without Company
from $5.69
18.
The Magicians Series
The Magicians Series by Lev Grossman is “fantasy for grown-ups.” Appearing as The Magicians on Syfy, its appeal is no trick: realistic, brooding, complex magicians in a fantasy setting. What’s not to love?
The Magicians
from $4.79
The Magician King
from $6.39
19.
Olive Kitteridge
Olive Kitteridge is a one of modern literature’s finest character studies. Elizabeth Strout has woven an emotional tale like no other, one that HBO has delivered beautifully on the small screen.
Olive Kitteridge
from $5.19
20.
Kurt Wallander Series
It’s tough to outrank all the other police procedurals, but Henning Mankell’s Kurt Wallander Series (BBC One’s Wallander) manages it with a British take on a Swedish cop. A bit depressing. A bit existential. Far worth your time.
Mördare utan ansikte
from $4.29
Hundarna i Riga
from $4.89
21.
The Saxon Stories Series
The Saxon Stories by Bernard Cornwell brings 9th and 10th century Britain to life in a vibrant series of historical war novels. Over at BBC America, they call this The Last Kingdom.
The Last Kingdom
from $4.29
The Pale Rider
from $4.79
22.
Hannibal Lecter Series
Best known from the chilling Silence of the Lambs film, The Hannibal Lecter Series by Thomas Harris is a psychological thriller too good to die, with NBC’s Hannibal only the most recent incarnation.
Red Dragon
from $3.99
Hannibal
from $4.59
23.
Under the Dome
Countless film and TV adaptations have come from the prolific novels of Stephen King. What’s special here is how much freaking fun this horror-thriller is. CBS aired the series and wrapped it up neatly.
Under the Dome: Part 1
from $5.29
Under the Dome
from $5.49
24.
The Strain Trilogy
This horror trilogy by Guillermo del Toro and Chuck Hogan presents a new breed of vampire: “dark, bloody, and packed full of mayhem and mythology.” It’s the perfect series for a grown-up audience and a perfect fit for FX.
The Strain
from $4.89
The Fall
from $4.79
25.
Hemlock Grove
A novel that can launch an entire TV series (Netflix) is a pretty impressive one indeed. This modern gothic novel examines mysterious happenings in small-town Pennsylvania.
Hemlock Grove
from $4.79
