Peter Clines Reading Order
6 series · 34 books
Peter Clines is a prolific American writer known for blending elements of horror, science fiction, and superhero fiction. With a bibliography that includes 34 books across 6 series, his standout works feature the popular Ex-Heroes series as well as the Threshold novels 14 and The Fold. Active from 1994 to 2025, Clines has also contributed to various anthologies, including a collaboration in The X-Files franchise.
Anthologies Series
Ongoing7 books (2009–2025)
Start with The World Is Dead, the first of 7 books in the Anthologies series.
Ex-Heroes Series
Complete5 books (2010–2016)
Start with Ex-Heroes, the first of 5 books in the Ex-Heroes series.
Short Story Collections Series
Complete2 books (2011–2017)
Start with The Junkie Quatrain and read in order.
Standalone Novels Series
Ongoing4 books (2010–2025)
Start with The Eerie Adventures of the Lycanthrope Robinson Crusoe, the first of 4 books in the Standalone Novels series.
The X-Files Series
Ongoing12 books (1994–2024)
Start with Goblins(By: Charles L. Grant), the first of 12 books in the The X-Files series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Goblins(By: Charles L. Grant) 1994Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  Ground Zero(By: Kevin J. Anderson) 1995Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 | Hunter(By: Charles L. Grant) 1995Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  Ruins(By: Kevin J. Anderson) 1995Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 | Whirlwind(By: Charles L. Grant) 1995Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  Antibodies(By: Kevin J. Anderson) 1997Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  Fight the Future(By: Elizabeth Hand) 1998Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  Skin(By: Ben Mezrich) 1998Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  I Want to Believe(By: Max Allan Collins) 2008Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  Trust No One(With: Gayle Lynds,Heather Graham,Jonathan Maberry,Max Allan Collins,Kevin J. Anderson,Tim Lebbon,Keith R.A. DeCandido,Brian Keene,Gini Koch) 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 |  The Truth Is Out There(By: Jonathan Maberry,Kelley Armstrong,David Farland,Rachel Caine,Hank Schwaeble,Kami Garcia,Jon McGoran,Hank Phillippi Ryan) 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 | Perihelion(By: Claudia Gray) 2024Buy 🇺🇸 |
Threshold Series
Complete4 books (2012–2020)
Start with 14, the first of 4 books in the Threshold series.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Peter Clines written?
- Peter Clines has written 34 books across 6 series. Their published works span from 1994 to 2025.
- What is the first book in each Peter Clines series?
- Here are the first books in Peter Clines's series: Anthologies: The World Is Dead; Ex-Heroes: Ex-Heroes; Short Story Collections: The Junkie Quatrain; The X-Files: Goblins(By: Charles L. Grant); Threshold: 14.
- What order should I read Peter Clines's books?
- We recommend reading Peter Clines's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Peter Clines still writing new books?
- Yes, Peter Clines has 3 ongoing series: Anthologies, Standalone Novels, The X-Files.