John Saul Reading Order
3 series · 37 books · Born 1942
John Saul was a prominent American author known for his gripping suspense and horror fiction. With a prolific career spanning from 1977 to 2009, he authored 37 books across three series, including the acclaimed Blackstone Chronicles, as well as several standalone novels and anthologies. His work frequently garnered attention on the New York Times Best Seller list, solidifying his status in the genre.
Anthologies Series
Complete1 book (1998–1998)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Sex, Drugs, Rock'n'Roll: Stories to End the Century 1998Buy 🇺🇸 |
Blackstone Chronicles Series
Complete6 books (1996–1997)
Start with An Eye for an Eye, the first of 6 books in the Blackstone Chronicles series.
Standalone Novels Series
Complete30 books (1977–2009)
Start with Suffer the Children, the first of 30 books in the Standalone Novels series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Suffer the Children 1977Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  Punish the Sinners 1978Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  Cry for the Strangers 1979Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  Comes the Blind Fury 1980Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  When the Wind Blows 1981Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  The God Project / All Fall Down 1982Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  Nathaniel 1984Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  Brain Child 1985Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  Hellfire 1986Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  The Unwanted 1987Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 |  The Unloved 1988Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 |  Creature 1989Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 |  Second Child 1990Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 |  Sleepwalk 1990Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 15 |  Darkness 1991Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 16 |  Shadows 1992Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 17 |  Guardian 1993Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 18 |  The Homing 1994Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 19 |  Black Lightning 1995Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 20 |  The Presence 1997Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 21 |  The Right Hand of Evil 1999Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 22 |  Nightshade 2000Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 23 |  Black Creek Crossing 2001Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 24 |  The Manhattan Hunt Club 2001Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 25 |  Midnight Voices 2002Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 26 |  Perfect Nightmare 2005Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 27 |  In the Dark of the Night 2006Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 28 |  The Devil's Labyrinth 2007Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 29 |  Faces of Fear 2008Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 30 |  House of Reckoning 2009Buy 🇺🇸 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has John Saul written?
- John Saul has written 37 books across 3 series. Their published works span from 1977 to 2009.
- What is the first book in each John Saul series?
- Here are the first books in John Saul's series: Blackstone Chronicles: An Eye for an Eye.
- What order should I read John Saul's books?
- We recommend reading John Saul's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are John Saul's series complete?
- John Saul has 3 completed series.