Josh Malerman Reading Order
6 series · 59 books
Josh Malerman is a versatile American author known for his gripping horror and suspense narratives. With a prolific output that includes 59 titles across six series, his most acclaimed work is the chilling novel Bird Box, which inspired a successful film adaptation. Active from 2014 to 2026, Malerman's bibliography also features standalone novels, short stories, and a unique Creature Feature Collection.
Anthologies Series
Ongoing37 books (2016–2026)
Start with Chiral Mad 3, the first of 37 books in the Anthologies series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Chiral Mad 3 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 | Gutted 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  I Can Taste the Blood 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 | Lost Signals 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  Scary Out There 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 | Doorbells at Dusk 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  Hark! the Herald Angels Scream 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 | Lost Highways 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  Phantoms 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  Unnerving Magazine Issue #6 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 |  You, Human 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 | In Darkness, Delight: Creatures of the Night 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 |  Shock Totem 11 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 | Weird Tales #363: The Return of The Magazine That Never Dies 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 15 |  Don’t Turn Out the Lights 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 16 | Miscreations 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 17 |  Beyond the Veil 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 18 | Shadow Atlas: Dark Landscapes of the Americas 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 19 |  When Things Get Dark 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 20 | Chiral Mad 5 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 21 | Dark Matter Presents Human Monsters: A Horror Anthology 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 22 |  Dark Stars: New Tales of Darkest Horror 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 23 |  Orphans of Bliss 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 24 |  Revelations 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 25 | The Hideous Book of Hidden Horrors 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 26 | Christmas and Other Horrors 2023Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 27 | House of Haunts 2023Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 28 | Qualia Nous: Vol. 2 2023Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 29 |  The Good, The Bad, & The Uncanny 2023Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 30 |  Fears: Tales of Psychological Horror 2024Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 31 | Human Monsters 2024Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 32 | Screams From Beyond the Veil 2024Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 33 |  The Darkest Night 2024Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 34 | The Drive-In: Multiplex 2024Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 35 | 120 Murders: Dark Fiction Inspired by the Alternative Era 2025Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 36 |  Why I Love Horror 2025Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 37 |  All Hallows Eve 2026Buy 🇺🇸 |
Bird Box Series
Complete2 books (2014–2019)
Start with Bird Box and read in order.
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.
Short Stories/Novellas Series
Likely Complete5 books (2014–2023)
Start with Ghastle and Yule, the first of 5 books in the Short Stories/Novellas series.
Short Story Collections Series
Likely Complete2 books (2017–2023)
Start with Goblin in Six Novellas and read in order.
Standalone Novels Series
Ongoing8 books (2017–2026)
Start with Black Mad Wheel, the first of 8 books in the Standalone Novels series.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Josh Malerman written?
- Josh Malerman has written 59 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.