John Langan Reading Order
8 series · 135 books
John Langan is an American horror writer known for blending contemporary settings with unsettling atmospheres that explore psychological and supernatural dread. His work has earned significant recognition within the genre, including a Bram Stoker Award for his novel The Fisherman and multiple nominations for his collections. Beyond his acclaimed short fiction and novels, Langan has contributed extensively to horror anthologies and edited influential collections that have shaped modern horror publishing.
Anthologies Series
Ongoing66 books (1996–2026)
Start with Classic Victorian & Edwardian Ghost Stories, the first of 61 books in the Anthologies series.
Start this series with Classic Victorian & Edwardian Ghost Stories
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Best Horror of the Year Series
Ongoing19 books (2009–2026)
Start with The Best Horror of the Year: Volume One, the first of 18 books in the Best Horror of the Year series.
Start this series with The Best Horror of the Year: Volume One
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Bluford High Series
Ongoing25 books (2002–2025)
Start with A Matter of Trust(By: Anne Schraff), the first of 25 books in the Bluford High series.
Start this series with A Matter of Trust(By: Anne Schraff)
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Graphic Novels Series
Complete1 book (1842–1842)
Short Stories/Novellas Series
Complete1 book (2026–2026)
Short Story Collections Series
Ongoing5 books (2008–2025)
Start with Mr. Gaunt and Other Uneasy Encounters, the first of 5 books in the Short Story Collections series.
Start this series with Mr. Gaunt and Other Uneasy Encounters
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Standalone Novels Series
Complete3 books (2009–2020)
Start with House of Windows and read in order.
Start this series with House of Windows
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The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror Series
Ongoing15 books (2010–2024)
Start with The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, 2010 Edition, the first of 15 books in the The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror series.
Start this series with The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, 2010 Edition
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has John Langan written?
- John Langan has written 135 books across 8 series. Their published works span from 1842 to 2026.
- What is the first book in each John Langan series?
- Here are the first books in John Langan's series: Anthologies: Classic Victorian & Edwardian Ghost Stories; Best Horror of the Year: The Best Horror of the Year: Volume One; Bluford High: A Matter of Trust(By: Anne Schraff); Short Story Collections: Mr. Gaunt and Other Uneasy Encounters; The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror: The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, 2010 Edition.
- What order should I read John Langan's books?
- We recommend reading John Langan's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is John Langan still writing new books?
- Yes, John Langan has 5 ongoing series: Anthologies, Best Horror of the Year, Bluford High, Short Story Collections, The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror.