James Herbert Reading Order
6 series · 29 books · Born 8 April 1943
James Herbert was a prolific English horror novelist known for his gripping narratives and imaginative storytelling. Over his career, which spanned from 1974 to 2012, he published 29 books across six series, with notable works including the acclaimed "The Rats." His writing has captivated millions globally, earning him a lasting reputation in the genre.
Anthologies Series
Complete4 books (1988–2012)
Start with Gaslight & Ghosts, the first of 4 books in the Anthologies series.
David Ash Series
Complete4 books (1988–2012)
Start with Haunted, the first of 4 books in the David Ash series.
Non-Fiction Series
Complete1 book (1993–1993)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  James Herbert's Dark Places 1993Buy 🇺🇸 |
Rats Series
Complete3 books (1974–1983)
Start with The Rats / Deadly Eyes and read in order.
Rats Graphic Novels Series
Complete1 book (1994–1994)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  The City 1994Buy 🇺🇸 |
Standalone Novels Series
Complete16 books (1975–2006)
Start with The Fog, the first of 16 books in the Standalone Novels series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  The Fog 1975Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  The Survivor 1976Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  Fluke 1977Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  The Spear 1978Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  The Dark 1980Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  The Jonah 1981Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  Shrine 1983Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  Moon 1985Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  The Magic Cottage 1986Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 | Sepulchre 1987Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 |  Creed 1990Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 |  Portent 1992Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 |  Others 1999Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 |  Once... 2001Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 15 |  Nobody True 2003Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 16 |  The Secret of Crickley Hall 2006Buy 🇺🇸 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has James Herbert written?
- James Herbert has written 29 books across 6 series. Their published works span from 1974 to 2012.
- What is the first book in each James Herbert series?
- Here are the first books in James Herbert's series: Anthologies: Gaslight & Ghosts; David Ash: Haunted; Rats: The Rats / Deadly Eyes.
- What order should I read James Herbert's books?
- We recommend reading James Herbert's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are James Herbert's series complete?
- James Herbert has 6 completed series.