About Dean Koontz
Dean Koontz is a popular author of novels, short stories, and poetry in the United States, and has had fourteen of his novels reach the number one position on the New York Times Bestseller List, with several others reaching other positions. His novels have sold over 450 million copies worldwide and have been translated in to 38 different languages. He is considered one of the most successful authors alive today. Many who have never even read his works, and have simply seen his books on the shelves recognize his name. Dean Koontz was born in July of 1945, a month before World War II ended in the Pacific. His childhood had a strong influence on his writing as he grew older. Dean’s father, Raymond Koontz, was extremely abusive to him and his mother. His mother’s courage in standing up to her
Publication Order of Odd Thomas Books
9 books in seriesPublication Order
- Odd Thomas(2003)
- Forever Odd(2005)
- Brother Odd(2006)
- Odd Hours(2008)
- Odd Interlude(2012)
- Odd Apocalypse(2012)
- Deeply Odd(2013)
- You Are Destined To Be Together Forever(2014)
- Saint Odd(2015)
Publication Order of Odd Thomas Graphic Novels Books
3 books in seriesPublication Order
- In Odd We Trust(2008)
- Odd Is on Our Side(2010)
- House of Odd(2012)
Publication Order of Jane Hawk Books
5 books in seriesPublication Order
- The Silent Corner(2017)
- The Whispering Room(2017)
- The Crooked Staircase(2018)
- The Forbidden Door(2018)
- The Night Window(2019)
Publication Order of Jane Hawk Short Stories/Novellas
1 books in seriesPublication Order
- The Bone Farm(2018)
Publication Order of Black Bat Mystery Books
3 books in seriesPublication Order
- Blood Risk(1973)
- Surrounded(1974)
- The Wall of Masks(1975)
Publication Order of Moonlight Bay Books
2 books in seriesPublication Order
- Fear Nothing(1998)
- Seize the Night(1998)
Publication Order of Santas Twin Books
2 books in seriesPublication Order
- Santa's Twin(1995)
- Robot Santa: The Further Adventures of Santa's Twin(2004)
Publication Order of Nameless Books
12 books in seriesPublication Order
- In the Heart of the Fire(2019)
- Photographing the Dead(2019)
- The Praying Mantis Bride(2019)
- Red Rain(2019)
- The Mercy of Snakes(2019)
- Memories of Tomorrow(2019)
- The Lost Soul of the City(2021)
- Gentle Is the Angel of Death(2021)
- Kaleidoscope(2021)
- Light Has Weight, but Darkness Does Not(2021)
- Corkscrew(2021)
- Zero In(2021)
Publication Order of What the Night Knows Books
2 books in seriesPublication Order
- What the Night Knows(2010)
- Darkness Under the Sun(2010)
Publication Order of Innocence Books
2 books in seriesPublication Order
- Wilderness(2013)
- Innocence(2013)
Publication Order of Ashley Bell Books
3 books in seriesPublication Order
- Last Light(2015)
- Final Hour(2015)
- Ashley Bell(2015)
Publication Order of The City Books
2 books in seriesPublication Order
- The City(2014)
- The Neighbor(2014)
Publication Order of Trixie Koontz Books
6 books in seriesPublication Order
- Life Is Good: Lessons in Joyful Living(2004)
- Christmas Is Good: Trixie's Guide to a Happy Holiday(2005)
- Bliss to You: Trixie's Guide to a Happy Life(2008)
- A Big Little Life: A Memoir of a Joyful Dog(2009)
- I, Trixie, Who is Dog(2009)
- Trixie and Jinx(2010)
Publication Order of 77 Shadow Street Books
2 books in seriesPublication Order
- The Moonlit Mind(2011)
- 77 Shadow Street(2011)
Publication Order of Dean Koontz's Frankenstein Books
3 books in seriesPublication Order
- Dead and Alive(2009)
- Lost Souls(2009)
- The Dead Town(2011)
Publication Order of Standalone Novels
80 books in seriesPublication Order
- Star Quest / Doom of the Green Planet(1968)
- The Fall of the Dream Machine / The Star Ventures(1969)
- Fear That Man / Toyman(1969)
- Dark Symphony(1970)
- Hell's Gate(1970)
- Dark of the Woods / Soft Come the Dragons(1970)
- Beastchild(1970)
- Anti-Man(1970)
- The Crimson Witch(1971)
- Warlock(1972)
- Starblood(1972)
- The Flesh in the Furnace(1972)
- A Darker Heritage(1972)
- Darkness in My Soul(1972)
- Time Thieves(1972)
Publication Order of Anthologies
2 books in seriesPublication Order
- Strange Highways(1995)
- The Book Of Counted Sorrows(2003)
Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books
4 books in seriesPublication Order
- Writing Popular Fiction(1972)
- How to Write Best Selling Fiction(1981)
- Beautiful Death: The Art of the Cemetery(1996)
- Ask Anna(2014)
Publication Order of Childrens Books
3 books in seriesPublication Order
- Oddkins: A Fable for All Ages(1988)
- The Paper Doorway: Funny Verse and Nothing Worse(2001)
- Every Day's a Holiday: Amusing Rhymes for Happy Times(2003)
Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas
1 books in seriesPublication Order
- Ricochet Joe [Kindle in Motion](2017)
Publication Order of Short Story Collections
1 books in seriesPublication Order
- Strange Highways and Other Stories(2022)
Publication Order of Anthologies
17 books in seriesPublication Order
- Infinity Five(1973)
- Wondermakers 2(1974)
- Final Stage: The Ultimate Science Fiction Anthology(1974)
- Continuum 1(1974)
- The Bone Yard(1988)
- Horror Factor 7(1988)
- Night Visions 4(1988)
- Tropical Chills: Fourteen Tales of Scorching Horror to Make Your Blood Run Cold(1988)
- Under the Gun(1990)
- Night Fears(1990)
- The Architecture of Fear(1991)
- The Ultimate Witch(1993)
- October Dreams(2000)
- Songs of the Dying Earth: Stories in Honour of Jack Vance(2009)
- Suspense Magazine January 2010(2010)
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Dean Koontz?
Dean Koontz is a bestselling author known for 22 book series. Their work has captivated millions of readers worldwide with compelling characters and intricate plots.
What is the best Dean Koontz book series to start with?
We recommend starting with Publication Order of Odd Thomas Books as it is one of the most popular and longest-running series by this author.
How many books has Dean Koontz written?
Dean Koontz has written over 165 books across 22 different series, making them one of the most prolific authors in their genre.