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
Complete1 book (2000β2000)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Life Stories 2000Buy πΊπΈ |
Dark Biology Series
Complete4 books (1994β2019)
Start with The Hot Zone, the first of 4 books in the Dark Biology series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Hot Zone 1994Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | The Cobra Event 1997Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | The Demon in the Freezer 2002Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | Crisis in the Red Zone 2019Buy πΊπΈ |
Richard Preston Non-Fiction Series
Complete4 books (1987β2008)
Start with First Light, the first of 4 books in the Richard Preston Non-Fiction series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | First Light 1987Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | American Steel 1991Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | The Wild Trees 2007Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | Panic in Level 4 2008Buy πΊπΈ |
Richard Preston Short Stories/Novellas Series
Complete1 book (2003β2003)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Boat of Dreams 2003Buy πΊπΈ |
Richard Preston Standalone Novels Series
Complete1 book (2011β2011)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Micro(With: Michael Crichton) 2011Buy πΊπΈ |
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.

