Michael Marshall Smith Reading Order
13 series · 220 books
Michael Marshall Smith is an English writer of speculative fiction and thrillers who works across multiple genres including science fiction, fantasy, horror, and mystery. Publishing prolifically since 1990 under several pen names including Michael Marshall and Michael Rutger, he has built an extensive catalog spanning thirteen series and over two hundred books. His work ranges from tightly plotted standalone thrillers to interconnected series like the Anomaly Files, while also establishing himself as a respected curator and contributor to horror anthologies and short fiction collections.
Anomaly Files Series
Complete2 books (2018–2019)
Start with The Anomaly and read in order.
Start this series with The Anomaly
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Anthologies Series
Ongoing92 books (1991–2026)
Start with Best New Horror 2, the first of 92 books in the Anthologies series.
Start this series with Best New Horror 2
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Best Horror of the Year Series
Ongoing19 books (2009–2026)
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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Cemetery Dance Select Series
Complete20 books (2015–2020)
Start with Cemetery Dance Select: Bev Vincent(By: Bev Vincent), the first of 20 books in the Cemetery Dance Select series.
Start this series with Cemetery Dance Select: Bev Vincent(By: Bev Vincent)
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Ememess Collections Series
Complete9 books (2012–2012)
Start with Ememess, Issue 1, the first of 9 books in the Ememess Collections series.
Start this series with Ememess, Issue 1
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Kim Newman Short Story Collections Series
Complete8 books (1994–2010)
Start with The Original Dr. Shade and Other Stories(By: Kim Newman), the first of 8 books in the Kim Newman Short Story Collections series.
Start this series with The Original Dr. Shade and Other Stories(By: Kim Newman)
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Shadows Over Innsmouth Series
Complete3 books (1994–2013)
Start with Shadows Over Innsmouth(By: Stephen Jones) and read in order.
Start this series with Shadows Over Innsmouth(By: Stephen Jones)
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Short Stories/Novellas Series
Complete30 books (1990–2013)
Start with The Man Who Drew Cats, the first of 30 books in the Short Stories/Novellas series.
Start this series with The Man Who Drew Cats
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Short Story Collections Series
Complete5 books (1999–2020)
Start with What You Make It, the first of 5 books in the Short Story Collections series.
Start this series with What You Make It
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Standalone Novels Series
Ongoing10 books (1994–2024)
Start with Only Forward(As: Michael Marshall), the first of 10 books in the Standalone Novels series.
Start this series with Only Forward(As: Michael Marshall)
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Straw Men Series
Complete3 books (2002–2005)
Start with The Straw Men and read in order.
Start this series with The Straw Men
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on AudibleThe Lovecraft Squad Series
Complete4 books (2017–2020)
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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The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror Series
Ongoing15 books (2010–2024)
Start with The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, 2010 Edition, the first of 15 books in the The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror series.
Start this series with The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, 2010 Edition
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Michael Marshall Smith written?
- Michael Marshall Smith has written 220 books across 13 series. Their published works span from 1990 to 2026.
- What is the first book in each Michael Marshall Smith series?
- Here are the first books in Michael Marshall Smith's series: Anomaly Files: The Anomaly; Anthologies: Best New Horror 2; Best Horror of the Year: The Best Horror of the Year: Volume One; Cemetery Dance Select: Cemetery Dance Select: Bev Vincent(By: Bev Vincent); Ememess Collections: Ememess, Issue 1.
- What order should I read Michael Marshall Smith's books?
- We recommend reading Michael Marshall Smith's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Michael Marshall Smith still writing new books?
- Yes, Michael Marshall Smith has 4 ongoing series: Anthologies, Best Horror of the Year, Standalone Novels, The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror.