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Richard Preston Reading Order

5 series Β· 11 books

Richard Preston is an acclaimed author known for his engaging narratives in the realms of science and suspense. Over his three-decade career from 1987 to 2019, he penned 11 books across five series, including notable works like The Hot Zone, which explores the terrifying world of infectious diseases. His diverse repertoire spans fiction, non-fiction, short stories, and anthologies, showcasing his versatility and depth in storytelling.

Anthologies Series

Complete

1 book (2000–2000)

#Title
1
Life Stories

Dark Biology Series

Complete

4 books (1994–2019)

Start with The Hot Zone, the first of 4 books in the Dark Biology series.

#Title
1
Cover of The Hot Zone
The Hot Zone
2
Cover of The Cobra Event
The Cobra Event
3
Cover of The Demon in the Freezer
The Demon in the Freezer
4
Cover of Crisis in the Red Zone
Crisis in the Red Zone

Richard Preston Non-Fiction Series

Complete

4 books (1987–2008)

Start with First Light, the first of 4 books in the Richard Preston Non-Fiction series.

#Title
1
Cover of First Light
First Light
2
Cover of American Steel
American Steel
3
Cover of The Wild Trees
The Wild Trees
4
Panic in Level 4

Richard Preston Short Stories/Novellas Series

Complete

1 book (2003–2003)

#Title
1
The Boat of Dreams

Richard Preston Standalone Novels Series

Complete

1 book (2011–2011)

#Title
1
Cover of Micro(With: Michael Crichton)
Micro(With: Michael Crichton)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Richard Preston written?
Richard Preston has written 11 books across 5 series. Their published works span from 1987 to 2019.
What is the first book in each Richard Preston series?
Here are the first books in Richard Preston's series: Dark Biology: The Hot Zone; Richard Preston Non-Fiction: First Light.
What order should I read Richard Preston's books?
We recommend reading Richard Preston's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Are Richard Preston's series complete?
Richard Preston has 5 completed series.

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