How many books has Robert Rankin written?

Robert Rankin has written 39 books across 7 series. Their published works span from 1981 to 2025.

What is the first book in each Robert Rankin series?

Here are the first books in Robert Rankin's series: Armageddon: Armageddon: The Musical; Barking Mad Trilogy: Sprout Mask Replica; Brentford: The Antipope; Cornelius Murphy: The Book of Ultimate Truths; Eddie Bear: The Hollow Chocolate Bunnies of the Apocalypse.

What order should I read Robert Rankin's books?

We recommend reading Robert Rankin's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.

Is Robert Rankin still writing new books?

Yes, Robert Rankin has 1 ongoing series: Brentford.

Robert Rankin Reading Order

7 series · 39 books · Born 1949

Fantasy Non-Fiction Science Fiction

Robert Rankin is a British author known for blending absurdist humor with fantastical premises across science fiction and fantasy settings. His prolific career spanning from 1981 to the present encompasses multiple interconnected series set in locations ranging from the magical borough of Brentford to apocalyptic alternate worlds, featuring recurring characters, elaborate in-jokes, and metafictional elements that reward devoted readers. Rankin's genre-defying work draws freely from occult lore, urban legends, steampunk aesthetics, and pop culture references, establishing him as a distinctive voice in comedic speculative fiction.

Armageddon Series

Complete

3 books (1990–1992)

Start with Armageddon: The Musical and read in order.

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2	They Came and Ate Us 1991Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	The Suburban Book of the Dead 1992Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Barking Mad Trilogy Series

Complete

3 books (1997–2000)

Start with Sprout Mask Replica and read in order.

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1	Sprout Mask Replica 1997Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Dance of the Voodoo Handbag 1998Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Waiting For Godalming 2000Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Brentford Series

Ongoing

11 books (1981–2025)

Start with The Antipope, the first of 11 books in the Brentford series.

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1	The Antipope 1981Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Brentford Triangle 1982Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	East of Ealing 1984Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	The Sprouts of Wrath 1988Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	The Brentford Chainstore Massacre 1997Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Sex and Drugs and Sausage Rolls 1999Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	Knees Up Mother Earth 2004Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	The Brightonomicon 2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	The Lord of the Ring Roads 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10	The Chronicles of Banarnia 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11	Normanghast 2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Cornelius Murphy Series

Complete

4 books (1993–1995)

Start with The Book of Ultimate Truths, the first of 4 books in the Cornelius Murphy series.

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1	The Book of Ultimate Truths 1993Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Raiders of the Lost Carpark 1994Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	The Greatest Show Off Earth 1994Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	The Most Amazing Man Who Ever Lived 1995Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Eddie Bear Series

Complete

2 books (2002–2006)

Start with The Hollow Chocolate Bunnies of the Apocalypse and read in order.

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1	The Hollow Chocolate Bunnies of the Apocalypse 2002Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Toyminator 2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Japanese Devil Fish Girl Series

Complete

4 books (2010–2013)

Start with The Japanese Devil Fish Girland Other Unnatural Attractions, the first of 4 books in the Japanese Devil Fish Girl series.

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1	The Japanese Devil Fish Girland Other Unnatural Attractions 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Mechanical Messiah and Other Marvels of the Modern Age 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	The Educated Ape and Other Wonders of the World 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	The Chickens of Atlantis and Other Foul and Filthy Fiends 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Standalone Novels Series

Complete

12 books (1995–2014)

Start with The Garden of Unearthly Delights, the first of 12 books in the Standalone Novels series.

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#	Title
1	The Garden of Unearthly Delights 1995Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	A Dog Called Demolition 1996Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Nostradamus Ate My Hamster 1996Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Apocalypso 1998Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Snuff Fiction 1999Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	The Fandom of the Operator 2001Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	Web Site Story 2001Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	The Witches of Chiswick 2003Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	The Da Da De Da Da Code 2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10	Necrophenia 2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11	Retromancer 2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12	The Abominable Showman 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Robert Rankin written?: Robert Rankin has written 39 books across 7 series. Their published works span from 1981 to 2025.
What is the first book in each Robert Rankin series?: Here are the first books in Robert Rankin's series: Armageddon: Armageddon: The Musical; Barking Mad Trilogy: Sprout Mask Replica; Brentford: The Antipope; Cornelius Murphy: The Book of Ultimate Truths; Eddie Bear: The Hollow Chocolate Bunnies of the Apocalypse.
What order should I read Robert Rankin's books?: We recommend reading Robert Rankin's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Robert Rankin still writing new books?: Yes, Robert Rankin has 1 ongoing series: Brentford.

Robert Rankin Reading Order

Armageddon Series

Barking Mad Trilogy Series

Brentford Series

Cornelius Murphy Series

Eddie Bear Series

Japanese Devil Fish Girl Series

Standalone Novels Series

Frequently Asked Questions

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