Josh Malerman Reading Order
6 series · 60 books
Josh Malerman is an American horror and thriller author who has built a prolific career across multiple creative disciplines as a novelist, filmmaker, and musician. He gained widespread recognition with Bird Box, his 2014 post-apocalyptic novel that became a Netflix adaptation, establishing himself as a master of suspenseful, unsettling narratives. With nearly sixty books spanning various series and collections, Malerman continues to explore dark and imaginative worlds through both full-length novels and short fiction, while also pursuing filmmaking and music as a rhythm guitarist for the rock band The High Strung.
Anthologies Series
Ongoing38 books (2016–2026)
Start with Chiral Mad 3, the first of 37 books in the Anthologies series.
Start this series with Chiral Mad 3
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Bird Box Series
Complete2 books (2014–2019)
Start with Bird Box and read in order.
Start this series with Bird Box
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Creature Feature Collection Series
Likely Complete5 books (2023–2023)
Start with Ankle Snatcher(By: Grady Hendrix), the first of 5 books in the Creature Feature Collection series.
Start this series with Ankle Snatcher(By: Grady Hendrix)
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on AudibleShort Stories/Novellas Series
Likely Complete5 books (2014–2023)
Start with Ghastle and Yule, the first of 5 books in the Short Stories/Novellas series.
Start this series with Ghastle and Yule
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Short Story Collections Series
Likely Complete2 books (2017–2023)
Start with Goblin in Six Novellas and read in order.
Start this series with Goblin in Six Novellas
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on AudibleStandalone Novels Series
Ongoing8 books (2017–2026)
Start with Black Mad Wheel, the first of 8 books in the Standalone Novels series.
Start this series with Black Mad Wheel
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Josh Malerman written?
- Josh Malerman has written 60 books across 6 series. Their published works span from 2014 to 2026.
- What is the first book in each Josh Malerman series?
- Here are the first books in Josh Malerman's series: Anthologies: Chiral Mad 3; Bird Box: Bird Box; Creature Feature Collection: Ankle Snatcher(By: Grady Hendrix); Short Stories/Novellas: Ghastle and Yule; Short Story Collections: Goblin in Six Novellas.
- What order should I read Josh Malerman's books?
- We recommend reading Josh Malerman's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Josh Malerman still writing new books?
- Yes, Josh Malerman has 2 ongoing series: Anthologies, Standalone Novels.