
Dennis Wheatley Reading Order
11 series Β· 90 books Β· Born 1897
Dennis Wheatley was a renowned British author known for his gripping thrillers and occult fiction. With a remarkable collection of 90 books spanning 11 series, including notable titles like Duke de Richleau and Gregory Sallust, he captivated readers from 1933 until 1985. Wheatley's work, particularly the Gregory Sallust series, significantly influenced the spy genre, paving the way for future literary icons like James Bond.
Anthologies Series
Complete11 books (1935β1985)
Start with A Century of Horror, the first of 11 books in the Anthologies series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | A Century of Horror 1935Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Stranger Than Fiction 1959Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Second Book of Horror Stories 1964Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | Quiver of Horror 1965Buy πΊπΈ |
| 5 | Shafts of Fear 1965Buy πΊπΈ |
| 6 | Great Black Magic Stories 1974Buy πΊπΈ |
| 7 | Uncanny Tales 1 1974Buy πΊπΈ |
| 8 | Uncanny Tales 2 1974Buy πΊπΈ |
| 9 | The Thirteenth Fontana Book of Great Ghost Stories 1976Buy πΊπΈ |
| 10 | 65 Great Spine Chillers 1982Buy πΊπΈ |
| 11 | Adventure Stories for Boys and Girls 1985Buy πΊπΈ |
Black Magic Series
Complete12 books (1934β1973)
Start with The Devil Rides Out, the first of 12 books in the Black Magic series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Devil Rides Out 1934Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Strange Conflict 1941Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | The Haunting of Toby Jugg 1948Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | To the Devil, A Daughter 1953Buy πΊπΈ |
| 5 | The Ka of Gifford Hillary 1956Buy πΊπΈ |
| 6 | The Satanist 1960Buy πΊπΈ |
| 7 | They Used Dark Forces 1964Buy πΊπΈ |
| 8 | Unholy Crusade 1967Buy πΊπΈ |
| 9 | The White Witch of the South Seas 1968Buy πΊπΈ |
| 10 | The Devil and All His Works 1971Buy πΊπΈ |
| 11 | Gateway to Hell 1972Buy πΊπΈ |
| 12 | The Irish Witch 1973Buy πΊπΈ |
Duke de Richleau Series
Complete11 books (1933β1972)
Start with The Forbidden Territory, the first of 11 books in the Duke de Richleau series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Forbidden Territory 1933Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | The Devil Rides Out 1934Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | The Golden Spaniard 1938Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | Three Inquisitive People 1940Buy πΊπΈ |
| 5 | Strange Conflict 1941Buy πΊπΈ |
| 6 | Codeword - Golden Fleece 1946Buy πΊπΈ |
| 7 | The Second Seal 1950Buy πΊπΈ |
| 8 | The Prisoner in the Mask 1957Buy πΊπΈ |
| 9 | Vendetta in Spain 1961Buy πΊπΈ |
| 10 | Dangerous Inheritance 1965Buy πΊπΈ |
| 11 | Gateway to Hell 1972Buy πΊπΈ |
Gregory Sallust Series
Complete11 books (1934β1968)
Start with Black August, the first of 11 books in the Gregory Sallust series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Black August 1934Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Contraband 1936Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Faked Passports 1940Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | The Black Baroness 1940Buy πΊπΈ |
| 5 | The Scarlet Impostor 1940Buy πΊπΈ |
| 6 | V for Vengeance 1942Buy πΊπΈ |
| 7 | Come Into My Parlour 1946Buy πΊπΈ |
| 8 | The Island Where Time Stands Still 1954Buy πΊπΈ |
| 9 | Traitors' Gate 1958Buy πΊπΈ |
| 10 | They Used Dark Forces 1964Buy πΊπΈ |
| 11 | The White Witch of the South Seas 1968Buy πΊπΈ |
Julian Day Series
Complete3 books (1939β1964)
Start with The Quest of Julian Day and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Quest of Julian Day 1939Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | The Sword of Fate 1941Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Bill for the Use of a Body 1964Buy πΊπΈ |
Lost World Series
Complete3 books (1936β1945)
Start with They Found Atlantis and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | They Found Atlantis 1936Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Uncharted Seas 1938Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Man Who Missed the War 1945Buy πΊπΈ |
Molly Fountain Series
Complete2 books (1953β1960)
Start with To the Devil, A Daughter and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | To the Devil, A Daughter 1953Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | The Satanist 1960Buy πΊπΈ |
Non-Fiction Series
Complete7 books (1959β1980)
Start with Plot and Counterplot, the first of 7 books in the Non-Fiction series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Plot and Counterplot 1959Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Saturdays with Bricks 1961Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Satanism and Witches 1974Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | The Time Has Come: The Young Man Said, 1897-1914 1977Buy πΊπΈ |
| 5 | The Time Has Come: Drink and Ink, 1919-1977 1978Buy πΊπΈ |
| 6 | The Time Has Come: Officer and Temporary Gentleman, 1914-1919 1978Buy πΊπΈ |
| 7 | The Deception Planners 1980Buy πΊπΈ |
Roger Brook Series
Complete12 books (1947β1974)
Start with The Launching of Roger Brook, the first of 12 books in the Roger Brook series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Launching of Roger Brook 1947Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | The Shadow of Tyburn Tree 1948Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | The Rising Storm 1949Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | The Man Who Killed the King 1951Buy πΊπΈ |
| 5 | The Dark Secret of Josephine 1955Buy πΊπΈ |
| 6 | The Rape of Venice 1959Buy πΊπΈ |
| 7 | The Sultan's Daughter 1963Buy πΊπΈ |
| 8 | The Wanton Princess 1966Buy πΊπΈ |
| 9 | Evil in a Mask 1969Buy πΊπΈ |
| 10 | The Ravishing of Lady Mary Ware 1971Buy πΊπΈ |
| 11 | The Irish Witch 1973Buy πΊπΈ |
| 12 | Desperate Measures 1974Buy πΊπΈ |
Short Story Collections Series
Complete2 books (1942β1965)
Start with Mediterranean Nights and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Mediterranean Nights 1942Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Gunmen, Gallants and Ghosts 1965Buy πΊπΈ |
Standalone Novels Series
Complete16 books (1933β1972)
Start with Such Power Is Dangerous, the first of 16 books in the Standalone Novels series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Such Power Is Dangerous 1933Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | The Fabulous Valley 1934Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | The Eunuch of Stamboul 1935Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | Murder Off Miami(With: J.G. Links) 1936Buy πΊπΈ |
| 5 | The Secret War 1937Buy πΊπΈ |
| 6 | Who Killed Robert Prentice?(With: J.G. Links) 1937Buy πΊπΈ |
| 7 | The Malinsay Massacre(With: J.G. Links) 1938Buy πΊπΈ |
| 8 | Herewith the Clues(With: J.G. Links) 1939Buy πΊπΈ |
| 9 | Sixty Days to Live 1939Buy πΊπΈ |
| 10 | Star of Ill-Omen 1952Buy πΊπΈ |
| 11 | Curtain of Fear 1953Buy πΊπΈ |
| 12 | Mayhem in Greece 1962Buy πΊπΈ |
| 13 | Red Eagle 1964Buy πΊπΈ |
| 14 | Old Rowley 1967Buy πΊπΈ |
| 15 | Death in Sunshine 1968Buy πΊπΈ |
| 16 | The Strange Story of Linda Lee 1972Buy πΊπΈ |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Dennis Wheatley written?
- Dennis Wheatley has written 90 books across 11 series. Their published works span from 1933 to 1985.
- What is the first book in each Dennis Wheatley series?
- Here are the first books in Dennis Wheatley's series: Anthologies: A Century of Horror; Black Magic: The Devil Rides Out; Duke de Richleau: The Forbidden Territory; Gregory Sallust: Black August; Julian Day: The Quest of Julian Day.
- What order should I read Dennis Wheatley's books?
- We recommend reading Dennis Wheatley's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are Dennis Wheatley's series complete?
- Dennis Wheatley has 11 completed series.

