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Robert Rankin Reading Order

7 series · 39 books · Born 1949

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Robert Rankin is a renowned British author celebrated for his comedic fantasy works. With a remarkable portfolio of 39 books across seven series, including the popular Brentford and Armageddon series, he blends elements of science fiction, the occult, and humor. Active from 1981 to 2025, his notable work gained significant recognition with "Snuff Fiction," which helped establish him as a bestselling author.

Armageddon Series

Complete

3 books (1990–1992)

Start with Armageddon: The Musical and read in order.

#Title
1
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Armageddon: The Musical
1990Buy 🇺🇸
2
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They Came and Ate Us
1991Buy 🇺🇸
3
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The Suburban Book of the Dead
1992Buy 🇺🇸

Barking Mad Trilogy Series

Complete

3 books (1997–2000)

Start with Sprout Mask Replica and read in order.

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

Brentford Series

Ongoing

11 books (1981–2025)

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

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

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.

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

Eddie Bear Series

Complete

2 books (2002–2006)

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

#Title
1
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The Hollow Chocolate Bunnies of the Apocalypse
2002Buy 🇺🇸
2
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The Toyminator
2006Buy 🇺🇸

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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