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Eric Guignard Reading Order

7 series ยท 71 books

Eric Guignard is an accomplished horror editor and author whose career spans over a decade of crafting atmospheric dark fiction. He has built an extensive catalog of 71 books through multiple series, including notable anthology collections like Campfire Macabre and works exploring the craft of short horror fiction. Recognized with a Bram Stoker Award and nominations for prestigious literary honors, Guignard has become a significant voice in contemporary horror publishing.

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Anthologies Series

Ongoing

52 books (2012โ€“2026)

Eric Guignard has edited 52 horror anthologies from 2012 to 2026, with the series still ongoing. These collections should be read in publication order, beginning with A Feast of Frights from The Horror Zine and continuing through diverse titles like Bigfoot Terror Tales Vol. 1, Chiral Mad, Dark Tales of Lost Civilizations, and Wandering Weeds. The series spans a wide range of horror subgenres and themed collections, offering readers varied frightening fiction across multiple years of publication.

Start with A Feast of Frights from The Horror Zine, the first of 52 books in the Anthologies series.

Start this series with A Feast of Frights from The Horror Zine

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A Feast of Frights from The Horror Zine
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Bigfoot Terror Tales Vol. 1: Stories of Sasquatch Horror
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Crossing the Path of Tellers
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Dark Tales of Lost Civilizations
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Wandering Weeds: Tales of Rabid Vegetation
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Horror Library, Volume 5
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Dark Discoveries - Issue #28
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Ain't Superstitious: Third Flatiron Anthologies, Volume 4, Fall/Winter 2015 #13
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Third Flatiron's Best of 2015
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Shock Totem 10: Curious Tales of the Macabre and Twisted
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Horror Library, Volume 6
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The Fiends in the Furrows
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The Five Senses of Horror
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100 Word Horrors: Book 4
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Strange Tales of the Macabre: Haunted Journeys
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Strange Tales of the Macabre: Post-Apocalyptic
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Strange Tales of the Macabre: Stormy Weather
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Tales of the Lost, Volume 1
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The Horror Collection: Black Edition
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Unthinkable Tales Anthology Three December 2020
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Professor Charlatan Bardotโ€™s Travel Anthology to the MostHaunted Buildings in the Weird, Wild World
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Were Tales: A Shapeshifter Anthology
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Daughter of Sarpedon: A Tempered Tales Collection
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Horror Library, Volume 7
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Horror Library, Volume 8
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Twisted Pulp Magazine: Issue #36
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You're Not Alone in the Dark
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Darkness 102: Advanced Lessons Were Learned
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Horror Library, Volume 9
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Campfire Macabre Series

Likely Complete

2 books (2020โ€“2022)

Campfire Macabre is a two-book horror anthology series by Eric Guignard, with volumes published in 2020 and 2022. The series appears to be complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with the first Campfire Macabre collection before moving to Volume 2.

Start with Campfire Macabre and read in order.

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Campfire Macabre: Volume 2

Collections Series

Ongoing

2 books (2018โ€“2025)

Eric Guignard's Collections series comprises horror stories released across two volumes from 2018 to 2025, with the series remaining active. Read the books in publication order, beginning with That Which Grows Wild, followed by A Graveside Gallery: Tales of Ghosts and Dark Matters. The series continues to expand, making it an ongoing collection for horror readers seeking Guignard's darkest material.

Start with That Which Grows Wild and read in order.

Start this series with That Which Grows Wild

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A Graveside Gallery: Tales of Ghosts and Dark Matters

Exploring Dark Short Fiction Series

Complete

5 books (2017โ€“2020)

The Exploring Dark Short Fiction series comprises five complete primers published between 2017 and 2020, each authored by Eric Guignard as an exploration of a different master of dark short fiction. These books should be read in publication order, beginning with A Primer to Steve Rasnic Tem and continuing through primers dedicated to Kaaron Warren, Nisi Shawl, Jeffrey Ford, and Han Song. Each volume serves as a focused introduction to its featured author's work and contributions to the horror and dark fiction genres.

Start with A Primer to Steve Rasnic Tem, the first of 5 books in the Exploring Dark Short Fiction series.

Start this series with A Primer to Steve Rasnic Tem

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A Primer to Steve Rasnic Tem
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A Primer to Kaaron Warren
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A Primer to Jeffrey Ford
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Journalstone's DoubleDown Series

Complete

7 books (2013โ€“2015)

Journalstone's DoubleDown is a seven-book horror series published between 2013 and 2015, now complete. Each installment pairs two novellas by different authors, creating a unique collaborative format that combines various horror subgenres. Read in publication order beginning with Dog Days / Deadly Passage by Joe McKinney and Sanford Allen, followed by six additional paired volumes through 2015.

Start with Dog Days - Deadly Passage(By: Joe McKinney,Sanford Allen), the first of 7 books in the Journalstone's DoubleDown series.

Start this series with Dog Days - Deadly Passage(By: Joe McKinney,Sanford Allen)

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Dog Days - Deadly Passage(By: Joe McKinney,Sanford Allen)
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Only the Thunder Knows โ€“ East End Girls(By: Gord Rollo)
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Cover of Smog - Baggage of Eternal Night(With: Lisa Morton)
Smog - Baggage of Eternal Night(With: Lisa Morton)
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Cover of Biters / The Reborn(By: Harry Shannon)
Biters / The Reborn(By: Harry Shannon)
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Cover of Secrets / Outcast(By: John R. Little,Mark Allan Gunnells)
Secrets / Outcast(By: John R. Little,Mark Allan Gunnells)
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Frozen Shadows/WildWoman(By: Gene O'Neill,Chris Marrs)
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Cover of Paleo - The Doomsday Prepper(By: David Liss,Eileen Curtright)
Paleo - The Doomsday Prepper(By: David Liss,Eileen Curtright)

Short Stories/Novellas Series

Complete

1 book (2014โ€“2014)

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Dreams of a Little Suicide

Standalone Novels Series

Complete

2 books (2019โ€“2020)

Eric Guignard's horror series consists of two standalone novels published between 2019 and 2020. Begin with Doorways to the Deadeye, followed by Last Case at a Baggage Auction, which was written in collaboration with Steve Lines. The series is complete and should be read in publication order.

Start with Doorways to the Deadeye and read in order.

Start this series with Doorways to the Deadeye

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Last Case at a Baggage Auction(With: Steve Lines)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Eric Guignard written?
Eric Guignard has written 71 books across 7 series. Their published works span from 2012 to 2026.
What is the first book in each Eric Guignard series?
Here are the first books in Eric Guignard's series: Anthologies: A Feast of Frights from The Horror Zine; Campfire Macabre: Campfire Macabre; Collections: That Which Grows Wild; Exploring Dark Short Fiction: A Primer to Steve Rasnic Tem; Journalstone's DoubleDown: Dog Days - Deadly Passage(By: Joe McKinney,Sanford Allen).
What order should I read Eric Guignard's books?
We recommend reading Eric Guignard's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Eric Guignard still writing new books?
Yes, Eric Guignard has 2 ongoing series: Anthologies, Collections.

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