Richard Laymon Reading Order
8 series · 154 books · Born 1947
Richard Laymon was an American horror and suspense writer known for pushing the boundaries of graphic, visceral storytelling within the splatterpunk movement. His prolific output across multiple series, including the cult classic Beast House Chronicles, showcased his talent for combining intense psychological terror with unflinching depictions of violence. With 154 books published between 1979 and 2014, Laymon established himself as a master of horror fiction who appealed to readers seeking dark, uncompromising narratives that challenged genre conventions.
Anthologies Series
Complete20 books (1983–2008)
Start with The Year's Best Horror Stories: Series XI, the first of 20 books in the Anthologies series.
Start this series with The Year's Best Horror Stories: Series XI
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Beast House Chronicles Series
Complete4 books (1980–2001)
Start with The Cellar, the first of 4 books in the Beast House Chronicles series.
Start this series with The Cellar
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Making Of America Series
Complete57 books (1979–2001)
Start with Hearts Divided(By: Paula Moore,Fancy Dewitt), the first of 57 books in the Making Of America series.
Start this series with Hearts Divided(By: Paula Moore,Fancy Dewitt)
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Making Of The Cities Series
Complete3 books (1990–1992)
Start with Baton Rouge and read in order.
Start this series with Baton Rouge
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Short Stories/Novellas Series
Complete17 books (1984–2001)
Start with Cardiac Arrest, the first of 17 books in the Short Stories/Novellas series.
Start this series with Cardiac Arrest
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Short Story Collections Series
Complete6 books (1992–2014)
Start with A Good, Secret Place, the first of 6 books in the Short Story Collections series.
Start this series with A Good, Secret Place
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Standalone Novels Series
Complete39 books (1980–2005)
Start with Your Secret Admirer(As: Carl Laymon), the first of 39 books in the Standalone Novels series.
Start this series with Your Secret Admirer(As: Carl Laymon)
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Women Who Won The West Series
Complete8 books (1982–1982)
Start with Angel of Hangtown, the first of 8 books in the Women Who Won The West series.
Start this series with Angel of Hangtown
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Richard Laymon written?
- Richard Laymon has written 154 books across 8 series. Their published works span from 1979 to 2014.
- What is the first book in each Richard Laymon series?
- Here are the first books in Richard Laymon's series: Anthologies: The Year's Best Horror Stories: Series XI; Beast House Chronicles: The Cellar; Making Of America: Hearts Divided(By: Paula Moore,Fancy Dewitt); Making Of The Cities: Baton Rouge; Short Stories/Novellas: Cardiac Arrest.
- What order should I read Richard Laymon's books?
- We recommend reading Richard Laymon's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are Richard Laymon's series complete?
- Richard Laymon has 8 completed series.