C. Robert Cargill Reading Order
4 series Β· 9 books Β· Born 1975
C. Robert Cargill is an American horror writer and screenwriter whose work spans novels, short fiction, and film. Best known for crafting psychological and supernatural stories, Cargill blends unsettling atmospheres with complex narratives across his fantasy-horror series Dreams & Shadows and the science fiction novel Sea of Rust. Beyond his fiction, he has contributed scripts to major films including Sinister, Doctor Strange, and The Black Phone, bringing his distinctive voice for dark storytelling to the screen.
Anthologies Series
Ongoing3 books (2007β2024)
Start with Tome of Artifacts and read in order.
Start this series with Tome of Artifacts
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Tome of Artifacts |
| 2 | The Blumhouse Book of Nightmares: The Haunted City |
| 3 | Haunted Reels: Stories from the Minds of Professional Filmmakers |
Collections Series
Complete1 book (2018β2018)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | We Are Where the Nightmares Go and Other Stories |
Dreams & Shadows Series
Complete2 books (2013β2014)
Start with Dreams and Shadows and read in order.
Start this series with Dreams and Shadows
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Dreams and Shadows |
| 2 | Queen of the Dark Things |
Sea of Rust Series
Ongoing3 books (2017β2025)
Start with Sea of Rust and read in order.
Start this series with Sea of Rust
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Sea of Rust |
| 2 | Day Zero |
| 3 | All the Ash We Leave Behind |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has C. Robert Cargill written?
- C. Robert Cargill has written 9 books across 4 series. Their published works span from 2007 to 2025.
- What is the first book in each C. Robert Cargill series?
- Here are the first books in C. Robert Cargill's series: Anthologies: Tome of Artifacts; Dreams & Shadows: Dreams and Shadows; Sea of Rust: Sea of Rust.
- What order should I read C. Robert Cargill's books?
- We recommend reading C. Robert Cargill's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is C. Robert Cargill still writing new books?
- Yes, C. Robert Cargill has 2 ongoing series: Anthologies, Sea of Rust.

