that same itch kicked in when I read 'Her Deadly
Game' — so here’s my long-winded, geeky guide to tracking the rest of the series.
Start with the obvious: the author and publisher. I usually check the author’s website or their official social
Feed first; they often post release schedules, cover reveals, or updates about translations. Publishers list series pages that show all volumes, ISBNs, and where they’re sold. If you find an ISBN for the book you already own, use that to search series information on
sites like goodreads or
LibraryThing — their series pages will list sequels and associated editions. That trick saved me when I was trying to find a late-release sequel to another
mystery novel.
Next, the storefronts and library catalogs: Amazon, Bookshop.org, Barnes & Noble,
kobo,
google books, Apple Books, and
Audible cover print, ebook, and audiobook formats. For games or interactive novels, check Steam, GOG, the PlayStation Store, Nintendo eShop, and Xbox Marketplace. If the series is manga or graphic, official publishers like Viz, Kodansha, Yen Press, or Crunchyroll Manga often have volume lists. WorldCat is an underrated
Hero — it shows library holdings worldwide, and you can request an interlibrary loan. For out-of-print sequels, I’ve had luck with AbeBooks, Alibris, eBay, and Bookfinder; independent used bookstores sometimes have that one elusive volume.
Don’t forget communities. Goodreads lists and community shelves, Reddit threads (try genre-specific subs), dedicated
discord servers, and fan forums are brilliant for catching news about local releases or translation status. If a sequel hasn’t been licensed in your language, look for official announcements from the rights holder rather than informal scanlation links — but community guides can point to legally available editions, regional publishers, or upcoming translations. If you’re hunting a rare collector’s edition, follow publisher newsletters and pre-order windows; I once snagged a limited
Hardcover through a publisher mailing list
after missing it on retail sites.
Finally, practical tips: compare publisher imprint information on the copyright page to confirm series continuity, use ISBN ranges to find adjacent volumes, and set alerts on stores or on Google for new listings. I love the thrill of piecing together a series order like a little mystery, and every time I find a sequel hidden on an international publisher’s page, it feels like victory — hope you find the next volume and enjoy how the story unfolds!