
Caleb Carr Reading Order
5 series ยท 17 books ยท Born 2 August 1955
Caleb Carr is a prominent American author and military historian, known for his compelling blend of historical and psychological thriller narratives. With 17 books spanning five series, including the acclaimed Dr. Laszlo Kreizler series, as well as standalone novels, short stories, non-fiction, and anthologies, his work has captivated readers since 1980. Active until 2024, Carr's storytelling expertise continues to leave a lasting impact on the literary landscape.
Anthologies Series
Complete4 books (2000โ2005)
Start with What If? 2: Eminent Historians Imagine What Might Have Been, the first of 4 books in the Anthologies series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 | What If? 2: Eminent Historians Imagine What Might Have Been 2000Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 2 | What if? The World's Foremost Military Historians Imagine What Might Have Been 2000Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 3 | No End Save Victory 2001Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 4 | The Cold War 2005Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
Dr. Laszlo Kreizler Series
Complete2 books (1994โ1997)
Start with The Alienist and read in order.
| # | Title |
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| 1 | The Alienist 1994Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 2 | The Angel of Darkness 1997Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
Non-Fiction Series
Ongoing4 books (1988โ2024)
Start with America Invulnerable, the first of 4 books in the Non-Fiction series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 | America Invulnerable 1988Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 2 | The Devil Soldier 1992Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 3 | The Lessons of Terror 2002Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 4 | My Beloved Monster 2024Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
Short Stories/Novellas Series
Complete1 book (2017โ2017)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Doctoral Deformation 2017Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
Standalone Novels Series
Complete6 books (1980โ2016)
Start with Casing the Promised Land, the first of 6 books in the Standalone Novels series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 | Casing the Promised Land 1980Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 2 | Killing Time 2000Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 3 | Exorcist: The Beginning(With: Steven Piziks,Bill Wisher,Alexi Hawley) 2003Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 4 | The Italian Secretary 2005Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 5 | The Legend of Broken 2012Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 6 | Surrender, New York 2016Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Caleb Carr written?
- Caleb Carr has written 17 books across 5 series. Their published works span from 1980 to 2024.
- What is the first book in each Caleb Carr series?
- Here are the first books in Caleb Carr's series: Anthologies: What If? 2: Eminent Historians Imagine What Might Have Been; Dr. Laszlo Kreizler: The Alienist; Non-Fiction: America Invulnerable.
- What order should I read Caleb Carr's books?
- We recommend reading Caleb Carr's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Caleb Carr still writing new books?
- Yes, Caleb Carr has 1 ongoing series: Non-Fiction.

