Conrad Williams Reading Order
9 series · 74 books · Born 1969
Conrad Williams is a prolific author known for his contributions to the horror and thriller genres, with a distinctive style that keeps readers on the edge of their seats. Spanning his career from 1994 to 2025, he has published 74 works across nine series, including popular titles like Earthling Halloween and Rad Hallah. His diverse bibliography also features standalone novels and a collection of short stories and novellas, showcasing his versatility as a storyteller.
Anthologies Series
Likely Complete28 books (1996–2023)
Start with Dark Terrors 2, the first of 28 books in the Anthologies series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 |  Dark Terrors 2 1996Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  Dark Terrors 3 1997Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  The Mammoth Book of Dracula 1997Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  Dark Terrors 4 1998Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 | Sirens and Other Daemon Lovers 1998Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 | The Mammoth Book of Best New Horror 9 1998Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  Phantoms of Venice 2001Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  Dark Terrors 6 2002Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  Mammoth Book of Best New Horror 13 2002Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  Year's Best Fantasy and Horror: Sixteenth Annual Collection 2003Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 |  Best New Horror 19 2008Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 |  Fast Ships, Black Sails 2008Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 | Hellbound Hearts 2009Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 |  The End of the Line 2010Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 15 |  Visitants 2010Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 16 |  Full Fathom Forty 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 17 |  Gutshot 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 18 |  What Fears Become 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 19 |  Best New Horror 23 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 20 |  Obsession: Tales of Irresistible Desire 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 21 |  The Mammoth Book of Body Horror 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 22 | Weird Tales 359 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 23 |  Weirder Shadows Over Innsmouth 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 24 |  The Best Horror of the Year: Volume Six 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 25 |  Best New Horror 27 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 26 |  Best New Horror 29 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 27 |  Close to Midnight 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 28 | Ink and Daggers 2023Buy 🇺🇸 |
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 🇺🇸 |
Earthling Halloween Series
Complete1 book (2006–2006)
| # | Title |
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| 1 | The Unblemished 2006Buy 🇺🇸 |
Joel Sorrell Series
Complete3 books (2015–2016)
Start with Dust and Desire and read in order.
Rad Hallah Series
Complete1 book (2013–2013)
| # | Title |
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| 1 | Footprint on Nowhere Beach 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
Shadows Over Innsmouth Series
Complete3 books (1994–2013)
Start with Shadows Over Innsmouth(By: Stephen Jones) and read in order.
Short Stories/Novellas Series
Complete7 books (2006–2016)
Start with The Cryptanalyst, the first of 7 books in the Short Stories/Novellas series.
Short Story Collections Series
Complete3 books (2004–2017)
Start with Use Once, Then Destroy and read in order.
Standalone Novels Series
Complete10 books (1998–2013)
Start with Head Injuries, the first of 10 books in the Standalone Novels series.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Conrad Williams written?
- Conrad Williams has written 74 books across 9 series. Their published works span from 1994 to 2025.
- What is the first book in each Conrad Williams series?
- Here are the first books in Conrad Williams's series: Anthologies: Dark Terrors 2; Best Horror of the Year: The Best Horror of the Year: Volume One; Joel Sorrell: Dust and Desire; Shadows Over Innsmouth: Shadows Over Innsmouth(By: Stephen Jones); Short Stories/Novellas: The Cryptanalyst.
- What order should I read Conrad Williams's books?
- We recommend reading Conrad Williams's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Conrad Williams still writing new books?
- Yes, Conrad Williams has 1 ongoing series: Best Horror of the Year.