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18 series · 356 books · Born 1959
Kim Newman is a prolific English author and film critic whose work spans horror, fantasy, and speculative fiction across numerous series and standalone works. Best known for his Anno Dracula saga, which reimagines Bram Stoker's vampire mythology within alternate historical frameworks, Newman blends meticulous research with imaginative storytelling drawn from his deep knowledge of cinema and genre history. An award-winning writer who has received the Bram Stoker Award, International Horror Guild Award, and BSFA Award, Newman has established himself as a major voice in contemporary horror and alternative history fiction over four decades of publishing.
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Anno Dracula Series
Complete6 books (1992–2019)
The Anno Dracula series by Kim Newman consists of six completed novels published between 1992 and 2019, blending fantasy and horror elements across an alternate history timeline. Reading in publication order is essential, beginning with the original Anno Dracula and continuing through The Bloody Red Baron, Judgment of Tears (also titled Dracula Cha Cha Cha), Johnny Alucard, Anno Dracula 1899, and concluding with Anno Dracula 1999. The series should be read sequentially to fully appreciate how Newman develops his reimagined world across different historical periods and narrative perspectives.
Start with Anno Dracula, the first of 6 books in the Anno Dracula series.
Start this series with Anno Dracula
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Ongoing84 books (1988–2025)
Kim Newman has edited 81 fantasy and horror anthologies from 1988 to 2025, with the series still ongoing. These collections should be read in publication order, beginning with Gaslight & Ghosts and continuing through diverse themed volumes spanning vampires, werewolves, zombies, and original horror fiction. The series includes both the Best New Horror annuals and various Mammoth Book compilations, offering readers a comprehensive survey of genre fiction across nearly four decades.
Start with Gaslight & Ghosts, the first of 81 books in the Anthologies series.
Start this series with Gaslight & Ghosts
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BFI Film Classics Series
Complete102 books (1982–2020)
The BFI Film Classics is a comprehensive 102-book series of critical essays on landmark films, published between 1982 and 2020. Each volume, written by a different film scholar or cultural critic, examines a single classic or influential movie in depth, covering works ranging from silent cinema masterpieces like Napoleon to modern films like Crash and Thelma and Louise. The series is complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with Kevin Brownlow's Napoleon: Abel Gance's Classic Film. These standalone studies offer accessible yet scholarly perspectives on cinema history and significance.
Start with Napoleon: Abel Gance's Classic Film(By: Kevin Brownlow), the first of 102 books in the BFI Film Classics series.
Start this series with Napoleon: Abel Gance's Classic Film(By: Kevin Brownlow)
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Best Horror of the Year Series
Ongoing19 books (2009–2026)
The Best Horror of the Year is an ongoing horror anthology series edited by Kim Newman, comprising 18 volumes published from 2009 to 2025. Each volume collects the year's most compelling short horror fiction from various authors and publications. Readers should follow the series in publication order to experience the selections chronologically. A retrospective volume, The Best of the Best Horror of the Year: 10 Years of Essential Short Horror Fiction, was released alongside the regular annual editions.
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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Dark Future Series
Complete8 books (1990–2006)
The Dark Future series comprises eight complete books published between 1990 and 2006, written by Kim Newman under the pseudonym Jack Yeovil for the first four entries, with subsequent novels by Stuart Moore, Dave Stone, and James Swallow. These books should be read in publication order to follow the series' development across its sixteen-year span. The series blends fantasy and horror elements through the contributions of multiple authors, creating an expansive shared universe.
Start with Demon Download(As: Jack Yeovil), the first of 8 books in the Dark Future series.
Start this series with Demon Download(As: Jack Yeovil)
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David Case Short Story Collections Series
Complete2 books (2015–2015)
This complete two-book series collects David Case's short fiction in the fantasy and horror genres, compiled in collaboration with Stephen Jones and Kim Newman. Both volumes were published in 2015 and should be read in publication order, beginning with Fengriffen & Other Gothic Tales followed by The Cell & Other Transmorphic Tales. These anthologies showcase Case's work across gothic and speculative short stories.
Start with Fengriffen & Other Gothic Tales(With: Stephen Jones,David Case) and read in order.
Start this series with Fengriffen & Other Gothic Tales(With: Stephen Jones,David Case)
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Complete18 books (2001–2017)
This Doctor Who Short Stories and Novellas collection spans 18 entries published between 2001 and 2017, featuring contributions from multiple authors including Kim Newman, Dave Stone, Mike Tucker, and others. The series is complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with Time and Relative. Each novella offers standalone stories set within the Doctor Who universe, allowing readers to explore adventures across different Doctors and time periods.
Start with Time and Relative, the first of 18 books in the Doctor Who Short Stories/Novellas series.
Start this series with Time and Relative
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Drearcliff Grange School Series
Complete2 books (2015–2018)
Kim Newman's Drearcliff Grange School series consists of two fantasy-horror novels published between 2015 and 2018. The complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with The Secrets of Drearcliff Grange School followed by The Haunting of Drearcliff Grange School. Both books are best experienced sequentially to fully appreciate the story's development.
Start with The Secrets of Drearcliff Grange School and read in order.
Start this series with The Secrets of Drearcliff Grange School
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Complete7 books (1989–1991)
Fantasy Tales is a seven-book fantasy and horror anthology series edited by Stephen Jones and David A. Sutton, published between 1989 and 1991. The series is now complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with the first volume. Each installment features a curated collection of short fiction from various contributors in the fantasy and horror genres.
Start with Fantasy Tales 1(By: Stephen Jones,David A. Sutton), the first of 7 books in the Fantasy Tales series.
Start this series with Fantasy Tales 1(By: Stephen Jones,David A. Sutton)
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Non-Fiction Series
Complete13 books (1983–2025)
Kim Newman's non-fiction series comprises twelve books examining film and literature, published between 1983 and 2016. The series covers genres including horror, science fiction, and westerns through various lenses—from foundational cinema studies to curated selections of influential works. Several volumes were written collaboratively with genre experts including Stephen Jones, Ramsey Campbell, and James Marriott. These books should be read in publication order, beginning with Seminal Movies and concluding with Video Dungeon.
Start with Seminal Movies, the first of 12 books in the Non-Fiction series.
Start this series with Seminal Movies
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Shadows Over Innsmouth Series
Complete3 books (1994–2013)
This completed horror anthology series spans three volumes published between 1994 and 2013, with editors Stephen Jones and Hugh B. Cave shepherding the collection. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with the first Shadows Over Innsmouth volume and progressing through Weird Shadows Over Innsmouth to conclude with Weirder Shadows Over Innsmouth. Each installment brings together multiple authors' contributions to dark fantasy and horror fiction.
Start with Shadows Over Innsmouth(By: Stephen Jones) and read in order.
Start this series with Shadows Over Innsmouth(By: Stephen Jones)
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on AudibleShort Stories/Novellas Series
Complete13 books (1990–2017)
Kim Newman's short stories and novellas span from 1990 to 2017, comprising twelve complete collections that should be read in publication order beginning with The Original Dr. Shade. The series showcases Newman's versatility across fantasy, horror, and other genres, with several entries written in collaboration with Eugene Byrne and Paul J. McAuley. These standalone and interconnected tales conclude with The Man Who Got Off the Ghost Train, offering a comprehensive overview of Newman's shorter fiction work across nearly three decades.
Start with The Original Dr. Shade, the first of 12 books in the Short Stories/Novellas series.
Start this series with The Original Dr. Shade
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Short Story Collections Series
Complete8 books (1994–2010)
Kim Newman's Short Story Collections series spans eight volumes of fantasy and horror stories published between 1994 and 2010. The series is complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with The Original Dr. Shade and Other Stories and concluding with Mysteries of the Diogenes Club. These collections showcase Newman's work across multiple genres and themes, building a comprehensive retrospective of his short fiction across the series' sixteen-year span.
Start with The Original Dr. Shade and Other Stories, the first of 8 books in the Short Story Collections series.
Start this series with The Original Dr. Shade and Other Stories
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Standalone Novels Series
Ongoing17 books (1989–2026)
Kim Newman's standalone novels span from 1989 to the present, comprising 16 books that can each be read independently. While these works stand alone narratively, they are best experienced in publication order to appreciate Newman's evolving explorations of fantasy and horror across diverse settings and premises. The series remains ongoing, with the most recent entries published in 2026.
Start with The Night Mayor, the first of 16 books in the Standalone Novels series.
Start this series with The Night Mayor
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The Diogenes Club Series
Complete6 books (1994–2008)
The Diogenes Club is a completed six-book series by Kim Newman spanning from 1994 to 2008, blending fantasy and horror elements. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Shadows Over Innsmouth and concluding with The Fair Folk. This collection combines Newman's original works with contributions from other authors including Stephen Jones, Chris Roberson, Keith Brooke, and Marvin Kaye.
Start with Shadows Over Innsmouth(By: Stephen Jones), the first of 6 books in the The Diogenes Club series.
Start this series with Shadows Over Innsmouth(By: Stephen Jones)
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The Lovecraft Squad Series
Complete4 books (2017–2020)
The Lovecraft Squad is a completed four-book horror fantasy series by Kim Newman, published between 2017 and 2020. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with All Hallows Horror and continuing through Waiting, Dreaming, and Rising. The books feature contributions from multiple authors including Stephen Jones and John Llewellyn Probert, creating a collaborative narrative spanning the complete story arc.
Start with All Hallows Horror(By: Stephen Jones,John Llewellyn Probert), the first of 4 books in the The Lovecraft Squad series.
Start this series with All Hallows Horror(By: Stephen Jones,John Llewellyn Probert)
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Ongoing40 books (2005–2024)
Warhammer Horror is an ongoing anthology series of 38 books published between 2005 and 2024, featuring contributions from multiple authors including Kim Newman, David Annandale, Joshua Reynolds, and others. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with The Vampire Genevieve. These horror-themed tales are set within the Warhammer fantasy universe and span diverse supernatural and dark fantasy narratives across the expanding collection.
Start with The Vampire Genevieve, the first of 38 books in the Warhammer Horror series.
Start this series with The Vampire Genevieve
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Warhammer: Vampire Genevieve Series
Complete4 books (1989–2002)
The Warhammer: Vampire Genevieve series consists of four complete fantasy horror novels published between 1989 and 2002, following the adventures of the titular undead protagonist across the dark fantasy world of Warhammer. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with Drachenfels and continuing through Beasts in Velvet, Genevieve Undead, and Silver Nails. Kim Newman's stories blend gothic horror elements with the expansive lore of the Warhammer setting, creating a cohesive narrative arc across all four installments.
Start with Drachenfels, the first of 4 books in the Warhammer: Vampire Genevieve series.
Start this series with Drachenfels
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on AudibleFrequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Kim Newman written?
- Kim Newman has written 356 books across 18 series. Their published works span from 1982 to 2026.
- What is the first book in each Kim Newman series?
- Here are the first books in Kim Newman's series: Anno Dracula: Anno Dracula; Anthologies: Gaslight & Ghosts; BFI Film Classics: Napoleon: Abel Gance's Classic Film(By: Kevin Brownlow); Best Horror of the Year: The Best Horror of the Year: Volume One; Dark Future: Demon Download(As: Jack Yeovil).
- What order should I read Kim Newman's books?
- We recommend reading Kim Newman's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Kim Newman still writing new books?
- Yes, Kim Newman has 4 ongoing series: Anthologies, Best Horror of the Year, Standalone Novels, Warhammer Horror.

