Sarah Lotz Reading Order
10 series Β· 41 books
Sarah Lotz is a talented novelist and screenwriter known for her gripping narratives and inventive storytelling. With a focus on horror and suspense, she has authored an impressive collection of 41 books spanning 10 series, including notable titles like Deadlands, Downside, and A Girl Walks..., as well as standalone novels. Active from 2008 to 2026, Lotz has made a significant impact in the literary world, captivating readers worldwide.
A Girl Walks... Series
Complete3 books (2013β2014)
Start with A Girl Walks Into a Bar and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | A Girl Walks Into a Bar 2013Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | A Girl Walks Into a Wedding 2013Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | A Girl Walks into a Blind Date 2014Buy πΊπΈ |
AfroSF Series
Complete3 books (2012β2018)
Start with AfroSF and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | AfroSF 2012Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | AfroSFv2(By: Tade Thompson,Nick Wood,Efe Tokunbo Okogu,Dilman Dila,Mame Bougouma Diene,Ivor W. Hartmann,Andrew Dakalira) 2015Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | AfroSFv3(By: Wole Talabi,Biram Mboob,T.L. Huchu,Dilman Dila,Mame Bougouma Diene,Masimba Musodza,Ivor W. Hartmann,Cristy Zinn,Mandisi Nkomo,Gabriella Muwanga,Stephen Embleton,Mazi Nwonwu,Andrew C. Dakalira) 2018Buy πΊπΈ |
Anthologies Series
Likely Complete9 books (2008β2021)
Start with Something Wicked #8, the first of 9 books in the Anthologies series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Something Wicked #8 2008Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Chicks Unravel Time: Women Journey Through Every Season of Doctor Who 2012Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Magic: An Anthology of the Esoteric and Arcane 2012Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | Pandemonium: Stories of the Smoke 2012Buy πΊπΈ |
| 5 | The End of the Road 2013Buy πΊπΈ |
| 6 | African Monsters 2015Buy πΊπΈ |
| 7 | Shallow Creek 2019Buy πΊπΈ |
| 8 | The Outcast Hours 2019Buy πΊπΈ |
| 9 | Great British Horror 6 2021Buy πΊπΈ |
Deadlands Series
Complete4 books (2011β2015)
Start with Deadlands, the first of 4 books in the Deadlands series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Deadlands 2011Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Death of a Saint 2013Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | The Army Of The Lost 2014Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | Ash Remains 2015Buy πΊπΈ |
Downside Series
Complete3 books (2010β2013)
Start with The Mall and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Mall 2010Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | The Ward 2012Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | The New Girl 2013Buy πΊπΈ |
Five Stories High Books Series
Complete5 books (2016β2016)
Start with Gnaw(By: Tade Thompson), the first of 5 books in the Five Stories High Books series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Gnaw(By: Tade Thompson) 2016Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Maggots(By: Nina Allan) 2016Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Priest's Hole(By: K.J. Parker) 2016Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | Skin Deep 2016Buy πΊπΈ |
| 5 | The Best Story I Can Manage Under the Circumstances(By: Robert Shearman) 2016Buy πΊπΈ |
Short Stories/Novellas Series
Complete1 book (2017β2017)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Body in the Woods 2017Buy πΊπΈ |
Solaris Rising Anthology Series
Complete3 books (2011β2013)
Start with Solaris Rising(By: Pat Cadigan,Mike Resnick,Stephen Baxter,Lavie Tidhar,Ken MacLeod,Peter F. Hamilton,Ian Watson,Eric Brown,Adam Roberts,Paul Di Filippo,Alastair Reynolds,Tricia Sullivan,Ian Whates,Richard Salter) and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Solaris Rising(By: Pat Cadigan,Mike Resnick,Stephen Baxter,Lavie Tidhar,Ken MacLeod,Peter F. Hamilton,Ian Watson,Eric Brown,Adam Roberts,Paul Di Filippo,Alastair Reynolds,Tricia Sullivan,Ian Whates,Richard Salter) 2011Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Solaris Rising 1.5 2012Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Solaris Rising 2(By: Kristine Kathryn Rusch,Paul Cornell,Liz Williams,James Lovegrove,Robert Reed,Eugie Foster,Nancy Kress,Nick Harkaway,Norman Spinrad,Vandana Singh,Kim Lakin-Smith,Ian Whates,Paul Cornell, Jr.,Kay Kenyon,Adrian Tchaikovsky,Martin Sketchley,Allan Steele) 2013Buy πΊπΈ |
Standalone Novels Series
Ongoing8 books (2008β2026)
Start with Pompidou Posse, the first of 8 books in the Standalone Novels series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Pompidou Posse 2008Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | The Apartment(As:S.L. Grey) 2015Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Under Ground(As:S.L. Grey) 2015Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | The White Road 2017Buy πΊπΈ |
| 5 | Missing Person 2019Buy πΊπΈ |
| 6 | Reborn 2020Buy πΊπΈ |
| 7 | The Impossible Us 2022Buy πΊπΈ |
| 8 | How to Kill a Crime Writer 2026Buy πΊπΈ |
The Three Series
Complete2 books (2014β2016)
Start with The Three and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Three 2014Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Day Four 2016Buy πΊπΈ |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Sarah Lotz written?
- Sarah Lotz has written 41 books across 10 series. Their published works span from 2008 to 2026.
- What is the first book in each Sarah Lotz series?
- Here are the first books in Sarah Lotz's series: A Girl Walks...: A Girl Walks Into a Bar; AfroSF: AfroSF; Anthologies: Something Wicked #8; Deadlands: Deadlands; Downside: The Mall.
- What order should I read Sarah Lotz's books?
- We recommend reading Sarah Lotz's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Sarah Lotz still writing new books?
- Yes, Sarah Lotz has 1 ongoing series: Standalone Novels.

