Rachel Harrison Reading Order
4 series · 13 books · Born 1989
Rachel Harrison crafts unsettling mysteries and psychological horror that blur the line between supernatural dread and domestic unease. Her debut novel The Return earned a Bram Stoker Award nomination and established her reputation for building atmospheric tension through complex character work. Harrison's body of work spans standalone novels, short fiction, and story collections, showcasing her versatility across the thriller and horror landscape.
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Anthologies Series
Ongoing4 books (2024–2025)
Rachel Harrison's Anthologies series comprises four horror and thriller collections published between 2024 and 2025, with the series currently ongoing. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with The Darkest Night, followed by Howl, Punk Goes Horror, and Why I Love Horror. Each volume features curated stories that explore dark and suspenseful themes across the mystery, thriller, and horror genres.
Start with The Darkest Night, the first of 4 books in the Anthologies series.
Start this series with The Darkest Night
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Collections Series
Complete1 book (2022–2022)
Rachel Harrison Standalone Novels Series
Ongoing7 books (2020–2026)
Rachel Harrison has published seven mystery, thriller, and horror novels between 2020 and 2026, with the series ongoing. Each book is a standalone entry that can be read independently, though readers new to her work should begin with The Return, her 2020 debut in this collection. The series continues with Cackle, Such Sharp Teeth, Black Sheep, So Thirsty, Play Nice, and Kiss Slay Replay, released in publication order through 2026.
Start with The Return, the first of 7 books in the Rachel Harrison Standalone Novels series.
Start this series with The Return
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Short Stories/Novellas Series
Complete1 book (2021–2021)
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Rachel Harrison written?
- Rachel Harrison has written 13 books across 4 series. Their published works span from 2020 to 2026.
- What is the first book in each Rachel Harrison series?
- Here are the first books in Rachel Harrison's series: Anthologies: The Darkest Night; Rachel Harrison Standalone Novels: The Return.
- What order should I read Rachel Harrison's books?
- We recommend reading Rachel Harrison's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Rachel Harrison still writing new books?
- Yes, Rachel Harrison has 2 ongoing series: Anthologies, Rachel Harrison Standalone Novels.