Adam Nevill Reading Order
6 series · 68 books
Adam Nevill is a prominent English author specializing in supernatural horror. Over his career from 2004 to 2026, he has published an impressive 68 books across six series, including standalone novels and short story collections, with his most acclaimed work being The Ritual. Nevill's contributions to the genre also feature in anthologies like Terror Tales and Best Horror of the Year.
Anthologies Series
Ongoing18 books (2006–2025)
Start with Best New Horror 17, the first of 18 books in the Anthologies series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 |  Best New Horror 17 2006Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  Year's Best Fantasy and Horror: Nineteenth Annual Collection 2006Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  The End of the Line 2010Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 | House of Fear 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  Dark Currents 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  Hauntings 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  The End of the Road 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  The Gods of HP Lovecraft 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 | The Monstrous 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 | Marked to Die: A Tribute to Mark Samuels 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 |  The Best Horror of the Year: Volume Eight 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 |  Dark Places, Evil Faces 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 | Masters of Horror 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 |  The Best Horror of the Year: Volume Nine 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 15 | The Black Room Manuscripts Volume Three 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 16 |  Uncertainties Volume III 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 17 |  Revelations 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 18 | Horror Tales From England: Sinister Edition 2025Buy 🇺🇸 |
Best Horror of the Year Series
Ongoing18 books (2009–2025)
Start with The Best Horror of the Year: Volume One, the first of 18 books in the Best Horror of the Year series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 |  The Best Horror of the Year: Volume One 2009Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  The Best Horror of the Year: Volume Two 2010Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 | The Best Horror of the Year: Volume Three 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  The Best Horror of the Year: Volume Four 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 | The Best Horror of the Year Volume Five 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  The Best Horror of the Year: Volume Six 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  The Best Horror of the Year: Volume Seven 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 | The Best Horror of the Year: Volume Eight 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 | The Best Horror of the Year: Volume Nine 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 | The Best Horror of the Year: Volume Ten 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 | The Best of the Best Horror of the Year: 10 Years of Essential Short Horror Fiction 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 | The Best Horror of the Year: Volume Eleven 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 | The Best Horror of the Year: Volume Twelve 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 | The Best Horror of the Year Volume Thirteen 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 15 | The Best Horror of the Year, Volume Fourteen 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 16 |  The Best Horror of the Year, Volume Fifteen 2024Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 17 |  The Best Horror of the Year, Volume Sixteen 2024Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 18 |  The Best Horror of the Year, Volume Seventeen 2025Buy 🇺🇸 |
Short Stories/Novellas Series
Complete2 books (2011–2015)
Start with Florrie and read in order.
Short Story Collections Series
Complete6 books (2011–2020)
Start with Sex on the Move, the first of 6 books in the Short Story Collections series.
Standalone Novels Series
Ongoing13 books (2004–2026)
Start with Banquet for the Damned, the first of 13 books in the Standalone Novels series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Banquet for the Damned 2004Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  Apartment 16 2010Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  The Ritual 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  Last Days 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  The House of Small Shadows 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  No One Gets Out Alive 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 | Lost Girl 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 | Under a Watchful Eye 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  The Reddening 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 | Cunning Folk 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 | The Vessel 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 | All the Fiends of Hell 2024Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 | Monumental 2026Buy 🇺🇸 |
Terror Tales Series
Complete11 books (2011–2019)
Start with Terror Tales of the Lake District(By: Anna Taborska), the first of 11 books in the Terror Tales series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 |  Terror Tales of the Lake District(By: Anna Taborska) 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  Terror Tales of East Anglia(By: Paul Finch) 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 | Terror Tales of the Cotswolds(By: John Llewellyn Probert) 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  Terror Tales of London(By: Anna Taborska) 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  Terror Tales of the Seaside(By: Paul Finch) 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  Terror Tales of Wales(By: Priya Sharma) 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  Terror Tales of Yorkshire(By: Paul Finch) 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  Terror Tales of the Ocean(With: Paul Finch) 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  Terror Tales of the Scottish Highlands(By: Paul Finch) 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 | Terror Tales of Cornwall(By: Paul Finch) 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 |  Terror Tales of North West England(By: Paul Finch) 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Adam Nevill written?
- Adam Nevill has written 68 books across 6 series. Their published works span from 2004 to 2026.
- What is the first book in each Adam Nevill series?
- Here are the first books in Adam Nevill's series: Anthologies: Best New Horror 17; Best Horror of the Year: The Best Horror of the Year: Volume One; Short Stories/Novellas: Florrie; Short Story Collections: Sex on the Move; Terror Tales: Terror Tales of the Lake District(By: Anna Taborska).
- What order should I read Adam Nevill's books?
- We recommend reading Adam Nevill's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Adam Nevill still writing new books?
- Yes, Adam Nevill has 3 ongoing series: Anthologies, Best Horror of the Year, Standalone Novels.