Whitley Strieber Reading Order
9 series · 80 books · Born 1945
Whitley Strieber is an American author who has spent five decades exploring the boundaries between horror fiction and unexplained phenomena. Best known for his visceral horror novels like The Wolfen and The Hunger, as well as the controversial non-fiction work Communion documenting his alleged encounters with extraterrestrial beings, Strieber has built a prolific career spanning eighty books across multiple genres. Beyond his fiction, he has become a prominent voice in discussions of the paranormal and metaphysical through his website, podcast, and numerous non-fiction works that blend personal testimony with investigative inquiry.
Alien Hunter Series
Complete3 books (2013–2016)
Start with Alien Hunter / Hunters and read in order.
Start this series with Alien Hunter / Hunters
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Anthologies Series
Complete12 books (1986–2017)
Start with Cutting Edge, the first of 12 books in the Anthologies series.
Start this series with Cutting Edge
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Communion Series
Complete6 books (1984–2011)
Start with The Secret School, the first of 6 books in the Communion series.
Start this series with The Secret School
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Hunger Series
Complete3 books (1980–2002)
Start with The Hunger and read in order.
Start this series with The Hunger
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Macabre Ink Resurrected Horrors Series
Complete18 books (1977–2020)
Start with The Cats(By: Nick Sharman), the first of 18 books in the Macabre Ink Resurrected Horrors series.
Start this series with The Cats(By: Nick Sharman)
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Non-Fiction Series
Ongoing12 books (1993–2025)
Start with The Forbidden Zone, the first of 12 books in the Non-Fiction series.
Start this series with The Forbidden Zone
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Short Stories/Novellas Series
Complete1 book (1986–1986)
Short Story Collections Series
Complete1 book (1997–1997)
Standalone Novels Series
Ongoing24 books (1978–2026)
Start with The Wolfen, the first of 24 books in the Standalone Novels series.
Start this series with The Wolfen
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Whitley Strieber written?
- Whitley Strieber has written 80 books across 9 series. Their published works span from 1977 to 2026.
- What is the first book in each Whitley Strieber series?
- Here are the first books in Whitley Strieber's series: Alien Hunter: Alien Hunter / Hunters; Anthologies: Cutting Edge; Communion: The Secret School; Hunger: The Hunger; Macabre Ink Resurrected Horrors: The Cats(By: Nick Sharman).
- What order should I read Whitley Strieber's books?
- We recommend reading Whitley Strieber's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Whitley Strieber still writing new books?
- Yes, Whitley Strieber has 2 ongoing series: Non-Fiction, Standalone Novels.