Daniel Keyes Reading Order
5 series · 46 books · Born 1927
Daniel Keyes was an influential American author recognized for his compelling contributions to the science fiction and literary fiction genres. Over his prolific career from 1958 to 2025, he penned 46 books, including five series, with "Flowers for Algernon" standing out as his most celebrated work. Keyes also explored various themes through standalone novels, non-fiction, and anthologies, leaving a lasting impact on the literary landscape.
Anthologies Series
Complete5 books (1958–2001)
Start with The Best from Fantasy and Science Fiction: Ninth Series, the first of 5 books in the Anthologies series.
Billy Milligan Series
Complete2 books (1981–1994)
Start with The Minds of Billy Milligan and read in order.
Non-Fiction Series
Complete2 books (1986–2000)
Start with Unveiling Claudia: A True Story and read in order.
Standalone Novels Series
Ongoing5 books (1959–2025)
Start with Flowers for Algernon / Charly, the first of 5 books in the Standalone Novels series.
The EC Archives Series
Ongoing32 books (2006–2025)
Start with Weird Science Volume 1(By: Harry Harrison,Gardner F. Fox,Jack Kamen,Wallace Wood,Harvey Kurtzman,Al Feldstein), the first of 32 books in the The EC Archives series.
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| 1 | Weird Science Volume 1(By: Harry Harrison,Gardner F. Fox,Jack Kamen,Wallace Wood,Harvey Kurtzman,Al Feldstein) 2006Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  Two-Fisted Tales Volume 1(By: Wallace Wood,Harvey Kurtzman,Jack Davis) 2007Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  Two-Fisted Tales, Vol. 2(By: Harvey Kurtzman) 2007Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  Weird Science, Vol. 2(By: Al Feldstein) 2007Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  Frontline Combat, Vol. 1(By: Harvey Kurtzman,Giorgio Cavazzano,Jerry DeFuccio,Wally Wood) 2008Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 | The EC Archives: Crime SuspenStories, Vol. 1(By: Al Feldstein) 2008Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  The EC Archives: Weird Science, Vol. 3(By: Al Feldstein) 2008Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 | The Vault of Horror Volume 3(By: Daniel Chabon,Al Feldstein,William M. Gaines,Jerry De Fuccio) 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 | Two-Fisted Tales Volume 3(By: Harvey Kurtzman) 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 | The EC Archives: The Haunt of Fear Volume 3(By: Al Feldstein) 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 | The Haunt of Fear Volume 4(By: Otto Binder,Al Feldstein,William M. Gaines) 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 | Panic Volume 2(By: Al Feldstein,William M. Gaines,Jack Mendelsohn) 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 | The Haunt of Fear Volume 5(By: Jack Davis,Otto Binder,Carl Wessler,William M. Gaines,Al Felstein) 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 | Weird Fantasy Volume 3(By: William M. Gaines) 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 15 | Frontline Combat Volume 2(By: Jack Davis,Alex Toth,Harvey Kurtzman) 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 16 | The EC Archives: Modern Love(By: Al Feldstein) 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 17 | The EC Archives: Piracy(By: Al Feldstein) 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 18 | The Vault of Horror Volume 5(By: Vivian Ng,Irene Koh,William M. Gaines) 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 19 |  Psychoanalysis(With: Robert Bernstein) 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 20 | The EC Archives: Impact(By: Al Feldstein) 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 21 |  The EC Archives: Shock Illustrated(By: Al Feldstein) 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 22 | The EC Archives: War Against Crime Volume 2(By: Al Feldstein) 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 23 | Frontline Combat Volume 3(By: Jack Davis,Alex Toth,Harvey Kurtzman,Wally Wood) 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 24 | The EC Archives: MD(By: Al Feldstein) 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 25 | The EC Archives: Saddle Justice(By: Al Feldstein) 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 26 |  Confessions Illustrated 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 27 | The EC Archives: Crime Illustrated(By: Al Feldstein) 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 28 | The EC Archives: Terror Illustrated(By: Al Feldstein) 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 29 |  Tales from the Crypt Volume 3(By: Jack Davis,Jack Kamen,Al Feldstein,Graham Ingels,William Gaines) 2023Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 30 | The EC Archives: Tales from the Crypt Volume 3(By: Al Feldstein) 2023Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 31 | The EC Archives: The Haunt of Fear Volume 4(By: Al Feldstein) 2024Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 32 |  The EC Archives: Two-Fisted Tales Volume 3(By: Jack Davis,Reed Crandall,Harvey Kurtzman,Carlos Badilla,Wally Wood) 2025Buy 🇺🇸 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Daniel Keyes written?
- Daniel Keyes has written 46 books across 5 series. Their published works span from 1958 to 2025.
- What is the first book in each Daniel Keyes series?
- Here are the first books in Daniel Keyes's series: Anthologies: The Best from Fantasy and Science Fiction: Ninth Series; Billy Milligan: The Minds of Billy Milligan; Non-Fiction: Unveiling Claudia: A True Story; The EC Archives: Weird Science Volume 1(By: Harry Harrison,Gardner F. Fox,Jack Kamen,Wallace Wood,Harvey Kurtzman,Al Feldstein).
- What order should I read Daniel Keyes's books?
- We recommend reading Daniel Keyes's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Daniel Keyes still writing new books?
- Yes, Daniel Keyes has 2 ongoing series: Standalone Novels, The EC Archives.