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Josh Malerman Reading Order

6 series ยท 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

Ongoing

37 books (2016โ€“2026)

Start with Chiral Mad 3, the first of 37 books in the Anthologies series.

#Title
1
Chiral Mad 3
2
3
Cover of I Can Taste the Blood
I Can Taste the Blood
4
Lost Signals
5
Cover of Scary Out There
Scary Out There
6
Doorbells at Dusk
7
Cover of Hark! the Herald Angels Scream
Hark! the Herald Angels Scream
8
Lost Highways
9
10
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Unnerving Magazine Issue #6
11
12
In Darkness, Delight: Creatures of the Night
13
Cover of Shock Totem 11
Shock Totem 11
14
Weird Tales #363: The Return of The Magazine That Never Dies
15
Cover of Donโ€™t Turn Out the Lights
Donโ€™t Turn Out the Lights
16
Miscreations
17
Cover of Beyond the Veil
Beyond the Veil
18
Shadow Atlas: Dark Landscapes of the Americas
19
Cover of When Things Get Dark
When Things Get Dark
20
Chiral Mad 5
21
Dark Matter Presents Human Monsters: A Horror Anthology
22
Cover of Dark Stars: New Tales of Darkest Horror
Dark Stars: New Tales of Darkest Horror
23
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Orphans of Bliss
24
25
The Hideous Book of Hidden Horrors
26
Christmas and Other Horrors
27
House of Haunts
28
Qualia Nous: Vol. 2
29
Cover of The Good, The Bad, & The Uncanny
The Good, The Bad, & The Uncanny
30
Cover of Fears: Tales of Psychological Horror
Fears: Tales of Psychological Horror
31
Human Monsters
32
Screams From Beyond the Veil
33
Cover of The Darkest Night
The Darkest Night
34
The Drive-In: Multiplex
35
120 Murders: Dark Fiction Inspired by the Alternative Era
36
Cover of Why I Love Horror
Why I Love Horror
37
Cover of All Hallows Eve
All Hallows Eve

Bird Box Series

Complete

2 books (2014โ€“2019)

Start with Bird Box and read in order.

Creature Feature Collection Series

Likely Complete

5 books (2023โ€“2023)

Start with Ankle Snatcher(By: Grady Hendrix), the first of 5 books in the Creature Feature Collection series.

#Title
1
Ankle Snatcher(By: Grady Hendrix)
2
Best of Luck(By: Jason Mott)
3
Big Bad(By: Chandler Baker)
4
It Waits in the Woods
5
The Pram(By: Joe Hill)

Short Stories/Novellas Series

Likely Complete

5 books (2014โ€“2023)

Start with Ghastle and Yule, the first of 5 books in the Short Stories/Novellas series.

#Title
1
Ghastle and Yule
2
Cover of A House at the Bottom of a Lake
A House at the Bottom of a Lake
3
The Jupiter Drop
4
One Last Transformation
5
Cover of Half the House Is Haunted
Half the House Is Haunted

Short Story Collections Series

Likely Complete

2 books (2017โ€“2023)

Start with Goblin in Six Novellas and read in order.

#Title
1
Goblin in Six Novellas
2
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Spin a Black Yarn

Standalone Novels Series

Ongoing

8 books (2017โ€“2026)

Start with Black Mad Wheel, the first of 8 books in the Standalone Novels series.

#Title
1
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Black Mad Wheel
2
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Unbury Carol
3
4
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Pearl / On This, the Day of the Pig
5
6
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Incidents Around the House
7
Watching Evil Dead
8
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Pictures of You

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.

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