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Richard T. Chizmar Reading Order

9 series Β· 85 books

Richard T. Chizmar is a distinguished American author known for his contributions to horror and suspense fiction. With an impressive portfolio of 85 books spanning 9 series, including the acclaimed Boogeyman and The Button Box, he has captivated readers with his engaging storytelling. Active in the literary scene from 1984 to 2026, Chizmar's works encompass standalone novels, short stories, and collections that resonate with fans of the genre.

Anthologies Series

Ongoing

46 books (1991–2024)

Start with Cold Blood, the first of 46 books in the Anthologies series.

#Title
1
Cover of Cold Blood
Cold Blood
2
Cover of 100 Hair-Raising Little Horror Stories
100 Hair-Raising Little Horror Stories
3
Cover of The Earth Strikes Back
The Earth Strikes Back
4
Screamplays
5
100 Twisted Little Tales of Torment
6
Cover of October Dreams
October Dreams
7
Cover of The Best of Cemetery Dance, Volume 1
The Best of Cemetery Dance, Volume 1
8
Cover of The Best of Cemetery Dance Volume 2
The Best of Cemetery Dance Volume 2
9
Cover of Trick or Treat
Trick or Treat
10
11
Cover of Shivers II
Shivers II
12
Cover of Shivers III
Shivers III
13
Cemetery Dance: Issue 52
14
Cover of Shivers IV
Shivers IV
15
Cover of 4 Fear of...
4 Fear of...
16
Cover of In Laymon's Terms
In Laymon's Terms
17
Cover of Shocklines
Shocklines
18
Cover of The Best of Cemetery Dance II
The Best of Cemetery Dance II
19
20
Cover of Smoke and Mirrors
Smoke and Mirrors
21
Cover of Shivers VI
Shivers VI
22
Cover of Mister October, Volume I: An Anthology in Memory of Rick Hautala
Mister October, Volume I: An Anthology in Memory of Rick Hautala
23
Cover of Shivers VII
Shivers VII
24
Cover of Turn Down the Lights
Turn Down the Lights
25
Cemetery Dance: Issue 71
26
Cover of Dead Harvest
Dead Harvest
27
Cover of 10 Halloween Haunts
10 Halloween Haunts
28
Better Weird
29
Hides the Dark Tower
30
Horror 201: The Silver Scream Vol. 1
31
Twice Upon A Time
32
Tales from the Witching Hour
33
Cover of Dark Places, Evil Faces
Dark Places, Evil Faces
34
The Demons of King Solomon
35
Fantastic Tales of Terror
36
Cover of The Washingtonians
The Washingtonians
37
Cover of You, Human
You, Human
38
100 Word Horrors Part 2
39
Cover of Dark Tides
Dark Tides
40
In Darkness, Delight: Creatures of the Night
41
The Horror Collection: Black Edition
42
Halloween Nights
43
Cover of Revelations
Revelations
44
The Horror Collection: Lost Edition
45
46

Boogeyman Series

Ongoing

3 books (2021–2026)

Start with Chasing the Boogeyman and read in order.

#Title
1
Cover of Chasing the Boogeyman
Chasing the Boogeyman
2
Cover of Becoming the Boogeyman
Becoming the Boogeyman
3
Cover of Killing the Boogeyman
Killing the Boogeyman

Collections Series

Complete

3 books (1996–2018)

Start with Midnight Promises and read in order.

#Title
1
Cover of Midnight Promises
Midnight Promises
2
Cover of A Long December
A Long December
3
Cover of The Long Way Home
The Long Way Home

Dark Screams Anthology Series

Complete

8 books (2014–2018)

Start with Dark Screams: Volume One(By: Kelley Armstrong), the first of 8 books in the Dark Screams Anthology series.

#Title
1
Dark Screams: Volume One(By: Kelley Armstrong)
2
Dark Screams: Volume Five(By: Brian James Freeman)
3
Dark Screams: Volume Four(By: Brian James Freeman)
4
Dark Screams: Volume Three(By: Brian James Freeman)
5
Dark Screams: Volume Eight(With: Brian James Freeman,Frank Darabont)
6
Dark Screams: Volume Seven(By: Brian James Freeman)
7
Dark Screams: Volume Six(By: Brian James Freeman)
8
Dark Screams: Volume Nine(By: Kelley Armstrong)

Night Visions Series

Complete

11 books (1984–2006)

Start with Night Visions: In the Blood, the first of 11 books in the Night Visions series.

#Title
1
Cover of Night Visions: In the Blood
Night Visions: In the Blood
2
Cover of Night Visions
Night Visions
3
Cover of Night Visions 2
Night Visions 2
4
Night Visions 3
5
Cover of Night Visions: The Hellbound Heart
Night Visions: The Hellbound Heart
6
Cover of Night Visions 6
Night Visions 6
7
Night Visions 8
8
Cover of Night Visions 9
Night Visions 9
9
Cover of Night Visions 10
Night Visions 10
10
Cover of Night Visions 11
Night Visions 11
11
Cover of Night Visions 12
Night Visions 12

Short Stories/Novellas Series

Ongoing

6 books (1997–2024)

Start with Dirty Coppers(With: Ed Gorman), the first of 6 books in the Short Stories/Novellas series.

#Title
1
Dirty Coppers(With: Ed Gorman)
2
Devil's Night: A Halloween Short Story
3
4
Cover of The Washingtonians(With: Bentley Little,Johnathon Schaech)
The Washingtonians(With: Bentley Little,Johnathon Schaech)
5
Cover of Widow's Point
Widow's Point
6
The Man Behind the Mask

Standalone Novels Series

Ongoing

3 books (2017–2024)

Start with Darkness Whispers(With: Brian James Freeman) and read in order.

#Title
1
Cover of Darkness Whispers(With: Brian James Freeman)
Darkness Whispers(With: Brian James Freeman)
2
Cover of The Girl on the Porch
The Girl on the Porch
3

The Best of Cemetery Dance Series

Complete

2 books (2000–2001)

Start with The Best of Cemetery Dance, Volume 1(With: Nancy Holder) and read in order.

#Title
1
Cover of The Best of Cemetery Dance, Volume 1(With: Nancy Holder)
The Best of Cemetery Dance, Volume 1(With: Nancy Holder)
2
Cover of The Best of Cemetery Dance Volume 2(With: William Relling Jr.)
The Best of Cemetery Dance Volume 2(With: William Relling Jr.)

The Button Box Series

Likely Complete

3 books (2017–2022)

Start with Gwendy's Button Box(With: Stephen King) and read in order.

#Title
1
Cover of Gwendy's Button Box(With: Stephen King)
Gwendy's Button Box(With: Stephen King)
2
Cover of Gwendy's Magic Feather
Gwendy's Magic Feather
3
Cover of Gwendy's Final Task(With: Stephen King)
Gwendy's Final Task(With: Stephen King)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Richard T. Chizmar written?
Richard T. Chizmar has written 85 books across 9 series. Their published works span from 1984 to 2026.
What is the first book in each Richard T. Chizmar series?
Here are the first books in Richard T. Chizmar's series: Anthologies: Cold Blood; Boogeyman: Chasing the Boogeyman; Collections: Midnight Promises; Dark Screams Anthology: Dark Screams: Volume One(By: Kelley Armstrong); Night Visions: Night Visions: In the Blood.
What order should I read Richard T. Chizmar's books?
We recommend reading Richard T. Chizmar's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Richard T. Chizmar still writing new books?
Yes, Richard T. Chizmar has 4 ongoing series: Anthologies, Boogeyman, Short Stories/Novellas, Standalone Novels.

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