Anne Rice Reading Order
15 series · 261 books · Born 1941-10-04
Anne Rice was an American author born in New Orleans who became one of the most commercially successful writers of the modern era, with nearly 100 million copies sold worldwide. She pioneered gothic horror and dark fantasy through her sweeping narratives and psychologically complex characters, most famously through her Vampire Chronicles series beginning with Interview with the Vampire. Her prolific output across multiple genres and formats, from novels to graphic adaptations, established her as a defining voice in horror fiction from her debut in the 1970s until her death in 2022.
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Anne Rice's Interview with the Vampire Graphic Adaptation Series
Complete12 books (1991–1994)
This 12-book graphic novel adaptation of Anne Rice's vampire fiction was published between 1991 and 1994 and is now complete. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Anne Rice's The Queen of The Damned and concluding with Back To Life. Multiple artists contributed to the sequential art adaptation across the collection's run.
Start with Anne Rice's The Queen of The Damned(By: Cynthy J. Wood), the first of 12 books in the Anne Rice's Interview with the Vampire Graphic Adaptation series.
Start this series with Anne Rice's The Queen of The Damned(By: Cynthy J. Wood)
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Anthologies Series
Complete6 books (1985–2001)
Anne Rice's contributions to six anthologies span from 1985 to 2001, with works appearing in publications ranging from Twilight Zone Magazine to The Mammoth Book of Vampire Stories by Women. These anthologies are complete and should be read in publication order to follow the chronological appearance of her stories. The series showcases Rice's work across horror, gothic, and erotic fiction genres across various compiled collections.
Start with Twilight Zone Magazine, December 1985, the first of 6 books in the Anthologies series.
Start this series with Twilight Zone Magazine, December 1985
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Graphic Novels Series
Complete3 books (1991–2014)
Anne Rice adapted three of her supernatural novels into graphic novel form across two decades, with the complete series comprising The Vampire Lestat, The Tale of the Body Thief, and The Wolf Gift published between 1991 and 2014. These works should be read in publication order, which follows the sequence Rice originally intended for her source material. The series is complete and standalone from Rice's broader literary output, though familiarity with her vampire and supernatural fiction enhances appreciation of these visual adaptations.
Start with Anne Rice's The Vampire Lestat: A Graphic Novel(With: Daerick Gröss,John Bolton,Faye Perozich) and read in order.
Start this series with Anne Rice's The Vampire Lestat: A Graphic Novel(With: Daerick Gröss,John Bolton,Faye Perozich)
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Interview with the Vampire: Claudia's Story Series
Complete1 book (2012–2012)
Landmarks Series
Complete199 books (1970–2020)
The Landmarks series is a comprehensive collection of 199 nonfiction books exploring significant historical sites, buildings, and locations across the United States, published between 1970 and 2020. Each volume focuses on a specific landmark or historic property, offering detailed histories and guides to places such as cemeteries, lighthouses, historic homes, resort properties, and notable commercial buildings. The series is complete and should be read in publication order for those seeking to follow its chronological development. While authored by various historians and local experts rather than a single writer, these books collectively form an extensive reference resource for American architectural and historical heritage.
Start with A History of Camp Cory(By: Bo Shoemaker,Mark Dibble), the first of 199 books in the Landmarks series.
Start this series with A History of Camp Cory(By: Bo Shoemaker,Mark Dibble)
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Lives of the Mayfair Witches Series
Complete3 books (1990–1994)
Anne Rice's Lives of the Mayfair Witches trilogy follows a family dynasty through three interconnected novels published between 1990 and 1994. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with The Witching Hour, followed by Lasher and Taltos, as each book builds upon the revelations and events of its predecessor. This complete series blends horror and historical elements to explore the supernatural legacy spanning generations of a powerful family.
Start with The Witching Hour and read in order.
Start this series with The Witching Hour
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New Tales of the Vampires Series
Complete2 books (1998–1999)
Anne Rice's New Tales of the Vampires is a two-book horror series published between 1998 and 1999. The complete series consists of Pandora and Vittorio, the Vampire, which should be read in publication order. Both entries are standalone narratives that expand Rice's vampire mythology with fresh perspectives and origin stories.
Start with Pandora and read in order.
Start this series with Pandora
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Non-Fiction Series
Complete2 books (1996–2008)
Anne Rice's non-fiction series comprises two complete works published between 1996 and 2008, both best read in publication order. The series begins with Conversations with Anne Rice: An Intimate, Enlightening Portrait of Her Life and Work, a collaborative work with Michael Riley, followed by Called Out of Darkness. These volumes offer insight into the acclaimed horror author's life, perspectives, and creative process through interviews and personal narrative.
Start with Conversations with Anne Rice: An Intimate, Enlightening Portrait of Her Life and Work(With: Michael Riley) and read in order.
Start this series with Conversations with Anne Rice: An Intimate, Enlightening Portrait of Her Life and Work(With: Michael Riley)
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Ramses the Damned Series
Likely Complete3 books (1989–2022)
The Ramses the Damned series spans three books published between 1989 and 2022, with the first installment appearing as a standalone novel before Anne Rice returned to the story decades later in collaboration with her son Christopher Rice. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with The Mummy or Ramses the Damned and continuing through The Passion of Cleopatra and The Reign of Osiris. The series appears to be complete as currently published.
Start with The Mummy or Ramses the Damned and read in order.
Start this series with The Mummy or Ramses the Damned
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Sleeping Beauty Series
Complete4 books (1983–2015)
Anne Rice's Sleeping Beauty series consists of four books published between 1983 and 2015, with the complete sequence available in publication order. Beginning with The Claiming of Sleeping Beauty and concluding with Beauty's Kingdom, this finished series should be read sequentially to follow the narrative arc. The books were originally released in 1983, 1984, and 1985, with a final installment added decades later in 2015.
Start with The Claiming of Sleeping Beauty, the first of 4 books in the Sleeping Beauty series.
Start this series with The Claiming of Sleeping Beauty
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Standalone Novels Series
Complete7 books (1979–1997)
Anne Rice published seven standalone novels between 1979 and 1997, each exploring different themes within horror and literary fiction. The series is complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with The Feast of All Saints. Several entries were released under the pseudonym Anne Rampling, though all are part of Rice's broader body of work as a standalone novelist. These novels showcase the author's range beyond her famous vampire chronicles, moving through historical settings, psychological drama, and supernatural elements across the collection's nearly two-decade span.
Start with The Feast of All Saints, the first of 7 books in the Standalone Novels series.
Start this series with The Feast of All Saints
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The Life of Christ Series
Complete2 books (2005–2008)
Anne Rice's two-book series exploring the early life of Jesus Christ was published between 2005 and 2008 and is now complete. Both novels should be read in publication order, beginning with Out of Egypt, also known as Young Messiah, followed by The Road to Cana. This finished series represents Rice's venture into historical and religious fiction alongside her better-known horror work.
Start with Out of Egypt / Young Messiah and read in order.
Start this series with Out of Egypt / Young Messiah
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The Songs of the Seraphim Series
Complete2 books (2009–2010)
Anne Rice's completed Songs of the Seraphim series consists of two supernatural novels published in 2009 and 2010. Both Angel Time and Of Love and Evil should be read in publication order to follow the narrative properly. This two-book series represents Rice's foray into angel-centered fiction within her broader horror and speculative fiction catalog.
Start with Angel Time and read in order.
Start this series with Angel Time
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The Vampire Chronicles Series
CompleteChronological order differs13 books (1976–2018)
Anne Rice's Vampire Chronicles series spans thirteen books published between 1976 and 2018, following the interconnected lives and histories of vampires across centuries. While the chronological timeline of events differs significantly from publication order, new readers should begin with Interview with the Vampire, as each subsequent book was written with the assumption that readers had absorbed the previous installments in the order they were released. The series is complete and can be read in publication order for the intended narrative experience, though later entries do allow some flexibility depending on reader preference.
Start with Interview with the Vampire. Publication and chronological order differ — publication order is recommended for first-time readers.
Start this series with Interview with the Vampire
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The Wolf Gift Chronicles Series
Complete2 books (2012–2012)
Anne Rice's Wolf Gift Chronicles is a two-book horror series consisting of The Wolf Gift and The Wolves of Midwinter, both published in 2012. The series is complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with the first installment. This supernatural narrative follows the interconnected events of both volumes as they unfold chronologically through Rice's gothic storytelling style.
Start with The Wolf Gift and read in order.
Start this series with The Wolf Gift
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Anne Rice written?
- Anne Rice has written 261 books across 15 series. Their published works span from 1970 to 2022.
- What is the first book in each Anne Rice series?
- Here are the first books in Anne Rice's series: Anne Rice's Interview with the Vampire Graphic Adaptation: Anne Rice's The Queen of The Damned(By: Cynthy J. Wood); Anthologies: Twilight Zone Magazine, December 1985; Graphic Novels: Anne Rice's The Vampire Lestat: A Graphic Novel(With: Daerick Gröss,John Bolton,Faye Perozich); Landmarks: A History of Camp Cory(By: Bo Shoemaker,Mark Dibble); Lives of the Mayfair Witches: The Witching Hour.
- What order should I read Anne Rice's books?
- We recommend reading Anne Rice's series in publication order. Note that some series have a different chronological order — see the series details above for guidance. Each series can be read independently.
- Are Anne Rice's series complete?
- Anne Rice has 14 completed series.
- Should I read Anne Rice's books in chronological or publication order?
- For first-time readers, we recommend publication order. Some of Anne Rice's series have a different chronological order, but the stories were written to be enjoyed in the order they were published.