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Steve Alten Reading Order

5 series · 26 books

Action & AdventureMystery & ThrillerNon-FictionScience Fiction

Steve Alten is an American science fiction and thriller author renowned for his MEG series, which reimagines the megalodon—an extinct prehistoric shark—as a living threat in modern oceans. His prolific career spans over two decades and includes the Domain trilogy, the Mayan trilogy, and the Loch series, blending hard science fiction concepts with high-stakes action and mystery. With 26 books across multiple series and standalone novels, Alten has built a reputation for combining speculative premises with fast-paced narratives that appeal to fans of creature thrillers and apocalyptic fiction.

Anthologies Series

Ongoing

5 books (2009–2026)

Start with Monstrous: 20 Tales of Giant Creature Terror, the first of 5 books in the Anthologies series.

Start this series with Monstrous: 20 Tales of Giant Creature Terror

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Monstrous: 20 Tales of Giant Creature Terror
2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
3
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Nightmares Unhinged
2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
Joe Ledger: Unstoppable
2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
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The Big Bad Book of Kaiju
2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Domain Trilogy / Mayan Trilogy Series

Complete

3 books (2001–2009)

Start with Domain / The Mayan Prophecy and read in order.

Start this series with Domain / The Mayan Prophecy

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Domain / The Mayan Prophecy
2001Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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Resurrection / The Mayan Resurrection
2001Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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Phobos / The Mayan Destiny
2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Loch Series

Likely Complete

3 books (2005–2023)

Start with The Loch and read in order.

Start this series with The Loch

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1
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2
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3
Heaven's Lake
2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

MEG Series

Likely Complete

9 books (1997–2022)

Start with Meg, the first of 9 books in the MEG series.

Start this series with Meg

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#Title
1
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2
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3
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Primal Waters
2004Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
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Hell's Aquarium
2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
6
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Nightstalkers
2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7
Angel of Death: Survival
2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8
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9
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Standalone Novels Series

Complete

6 books (2002–2017)

Start with Goliath, the first of 6 books in the Standalone Novels series.

Start this series with Goliath

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1
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2
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The Shell Game
2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
4
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The Omega Project
2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
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6
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Steve Alten written?
Steve Alten has written 26 books across 5 series. Their published works span from 1997 to 2026.
What is the first book in each Steve Alten series?
Here are the first books in Steve Alten's series: Anthologies: Monstrous: 20 Tales of Giant Creature Terror; Domain Trilogy / Mayan Trilogy: Domain / The Mayan Prophecy; Loch: The Loch; MEG: Meg.
What order should I read Steve Alten's books?
We recommend reading Steve Alten's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Steve Alten still writing new books?
Yes, Steve Alten has 1 ongoing series: Anthologies.

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