Whitley Strieber Reading Order
9 series · 80 books · Born 1945
Whitley Strieber is an influential American author renowned for his works in horror and speculative fiction, including the iconic novels The Wolfen and The Hunger, along with the groundbreaking non-fiction book Communion. With an impressive portfolio of 80 titles spanning 9 series like Alien Hunter, Communion, and various standalone works and short story collections, he has captivated readers since 1977. Strieber's career has reflected his passion for exploring the metaphysical and the unknown, and he remains active in the literary scene until 2026.
Alien Hunter Series
Complete3 books (2013–2016)
Start with Alien Hunter / Hunters and read in order.
Anthologies Series
Complete12 books (1986–2017)
Start with Cutting Edge, the first of 12 books in the Anthologies series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Cutting Edge 1986Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  Halloween Horrors 1986Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  Kingdom of Fear: The World of Stephen King 1986Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  Murder in Manhattan 1988Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 | Borderlands 3 1991Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  Millenium 1997Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  Whitley Strieber's Aliens 1999Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  Speculative Reality #6 2002Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  Speculative Reality #5 2003Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 | Twilight Zone: 19 Original Stories on the 50th Anniversary 2009Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 | Saucers of Fear 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 | The Demons of King Solomon 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
Communion Series
Complete6 books (1984–2011)
Start with The Secret School, the first of 6 books in the Communion series.
Hunger Series
Complete3 books (1980–2002)
Start with The Hunger and read in order.
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.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Cats(By: Nick Sharman) 1977Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 | Legion of the Dead(By: Hugh B. Cave) 1979Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 | Night Songs(By: Charles L. Grant) 1984Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 | Cat Magic 1986Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 | Shadow Child(By: Joseph A. Citro) 1987Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 | Crucifax(By: Bob Eggleton,Ray Garton) 1988Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 | The Kill Riff(By: David J. Schow) 1988Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 | Dreamthorp(By: Chet Williamson) 1989Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 | Rest in Peace(By: Jack MacLane) 1990Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 | Where the Chill Waits(By: T. Chris Martindale) 1991Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 | Dark Silence(By: Rick Hautala) 1992Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 | Nightscape(By: Stephen R. George) 1992Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 |  Sineater(By: Elizabeth Massie) 1992Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 | Animals(By: Craig Spector,John Skipp) 1993Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 15 | I Am Dracula(By: C. Dean Andersson) 1993Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 16 | Undertaker's Moon(By: Ronald Kelly) 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 17 | Wild Card(By: Jean Tennant) 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 18 | Night Visions(By: Stanley Wiater) 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
Non-Fiction Series
Ongoing12 books (1993–2025)
Start with The Forbidden Zone, the first of 12 books in the Non-Fiction series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  The Forbidden Zone 1993Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  The Communion Letters 1997Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  The Coming Global Superstorm(With: Art Bell) 1999Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  The Key 2001Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  The path 2002Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 | Solar Flares 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 | Miraculous Journey 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 | The Super Natural 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 | The Afterlife Revolution 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  A New World 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 | Them 2023Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 | The Fourth Mind 2025Buy 🇺🇸 |
Short Stories/Novellas Series
Complete1 book (1986–1986)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Pain 1986Buy 🇺🇸 |
Short Story Collections Series
Complete1 book (1997–1997)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Evenings with Demons 1997Buy 🇺🇸 |
Standalone Novels Series
Ongoing24 books (1978–2026)
Start with The Wolfen, the first of 24 books in the Standalone Novels series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  The Wolfen 1978Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  Black Magic 1982Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 | The Night Church 1983Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 | Warday 1984Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 | Wolf of Shadows 1985Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 | Cat Magic 1986Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 | Nature's End(With: James W. Kunetka) 1986Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  Majestic 1989Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  Billy 1990Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  The Wild 1991Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 |  Unholy Fire 1992Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 |  Nightman 1999Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 |  The Day After Tomorrow 2004Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 |  The Grays 2006Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 15 |  2012 2007Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 16 |  Critical Mass 2009Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 17 |  The Omega Point 2010Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 18 |  Hybrids 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 19 |  Melody Burning 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 20 | The Christmas Spirits 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 21 | The Secret of Orenda 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 22 | The Journey to Dog Heaven 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 23 | New 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 24 | Transformation 2026 2026Buy 🇺🇸 |
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.