David Wong Reading Order
2 series Β· 8 books
David Wong is an American horror writer who blends cosmic dread with dark comedy in his surreal, genre-bending narratives. Best known for the John Dies at the End series, a darkly humorous take on Lovecraftian horror that follows two ordinary men battling supernatural threats across dimensions, Wong has built a devoted following through his absurdist approach to terror and paranoia. His other major series, Zoey Ashe, continues his exploration of reality-warping horror with a fresh perspective, while his standalone works showcase his range in crafting unsettling, comedic tales of apocalyptic proportions.
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John Dies at the End Series
Ongoing5 books (2007β2026)
The John Dies at the End series consists of five horror novels by David Wong, beginning with the 2007 title John Dies at the End and concluding with There Are No Giant Crabs in This Novel of Giant Crabs in 2026. The series should be read in publication order, as each installment builds on the events and characters established in previous books. This ongoing series blends cosmic horror with dark comedy and surreal storytelling, following protagonists navigating increasingly bizarre and terrifying supernatural phenomena.
Start with John Dies at the End, the first of 5 books in the John Dies at the End series.
Start this series with John Dies at the End
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | John Dies at the End |
| 2 | This Book Is Full of Spiders |
| 3 | What the Hell Did I Just Read |
| 4 | If This Book Exists, You're in the Wrong Universe(As: Jason Pargin) |
| 5 | There Are No Giant Crabs in This Novel of Giant Crabs(As: Jason Pargin) |
Zoey Ashe Series
Likely Complete3 books (2015β2023)
David Wong's Zoey Ashe trilogy consists of three science fiction horror novels published between 2015 and 2023. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Futuristic Violence and Fancy Suits, followed by Zoey Punches the Future in the Dick and concluding with Zoey Is Too Drunk for This Dystopia. The series appears to be complete as of 2023.
Start with Futuristic Violence and Fancy Suits and read in order.
Start this series with Futuristic Violence and Fancy Suits
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Futuristic Violence and Fancy Suits |
| 2 | Zoey Punches the Future in the Dick |
| 3 | Zoey Is Too Drunk for This Dystopia(As: Jason Pargin) |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has David Wong written?
- David Wong has written 8 books across 2 series. Their published works span from 2007 to 2026.
- What is the first book in each David Wong series?
- Here are the first books in David Wong's series: John Dies at the End: John Dies at the End; Zoey Ashe: Futuristic Violence and Fancy Suits.
- What order should I read David Wong's books?
- We recommend reading David Wong's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is David Wong still writing new books?
- Yes, David Wong has 1 ongoing series: John Dies at the End.

