William Peter Blatty Reading Order
5 series · 18 books
William Peter Blatty was an influential American author and filmmaker, renowned for his contributions to horror fiction. Over his career from 1960 to 2016, he penned 18 books across five distinct series, including the iconic The Exorcist and various standalone novels, short stories, and non-fiction works. His gripping narratives and unique style have left a lasting impact on the genre.
Anthologies Series
Complete3 books (2009–2016)
Start with Smoke and Mirrors and read in order.
The Exorcist Series
Complete2 books (1971–1983)
Start with The Exorcist and read in order.
William Peter Blatty Non-Fiction Series
Complete3 books (1973–1999)
Start with I'll Tell Them I Remember You and read in order.
William Peter Blatty Short Stories/Novellas Series
Complete1 book (1989–1989)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Elsewhere 1989Buy 🇺🇸 |
William Peter Blatty Standalone Novels Series
Complete9 books (1960–2015)
Start with Which Way to Mecca, Jack?, the first of 9 books in the William Peter Blatty Standalone Novels series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Which Way to Mecca, Jack? 1960Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  John Goldfarb, Please Come Home 1963Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 | I, Billy Shakespeare! 1965Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  Twinkle, Twinkle, Killer Kane 1966Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  The Ninth Configuration 1978Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  Demons Five, Exorcists Nothing 1996Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  Crazy 2010Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  Dimiter / The Redemption 2010Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 | Finding Peter 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has William Peter Blatty written?
- William Peter Blatty has written 18 books across 5 series. Their published works span from 1960 to 2016.
- What is the first book in each William Peter Blatty series?
- Here are the first books in William Peter Blatty's series: Anthologies: Smoke and Mirrors; The Exorcist: The Exorcist; William Peter Blatty Non-Fiction: I'll Tell Them I Remember You; William Peter Blatty Standalone Novels: Which Way to Mecca, Jack?.
- What order should I read William Peter Blatty's books?
- We recommend reading William Peter Blatty's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are William Peter Blatty's series complete?
- William Peter Blatty has 5 completed series.