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ⓘ About Al Sarrantonio
About Al Sarrantonio An American author of science-fiction, Al Sarrantonio is enormously well regarded for his unique brand of genre fiction. Really pushing at the boundaries of what the format can fully achieve, he’s a gifted novelist when it comes to creating new and interesting stories. Writing in a style that’s very much his own, he has a way with words that’s quite unlike anyone else currently working within his field. Taking readers on a journey, his books are hugely imaginative, making for more than compelling reading for audiences far and wide. Often writing for popular franchises such as Babylon Five, Sarrantonio is a well-known figure for many fans of genre fiction. Rising to prominence with the Publication Order of Anthologies series, Al Sarrantonio has since expanded their repertoire to include numerous successful works across various genres. Their writing style, characterized by compelling narratives and memorable characters, has earned them a dedicated global readership with millions of fans worldwide.
📚 All Book Series by Al Sarrantonio
Exile
Exile is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Five Worlds Saga Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Al Sarrantonio have come to expect.
Journey
Journey continues the Publication Order of Five Worlds Saga Books story arc with Al Sarrantonio's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Return
Return is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Five Worlds Saga Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Al Sarrantonio have come to expect.
Cold Night
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Jack Paine Mysteries Books with Cold Night, another outstanding contribution from Al Sarrantonio.
Summer Cool
Summer Cool is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Jack Paine Mysteries Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Al Sarrantonio have come to expect.
Haydn of Mars
Haydn of Mars continues the Publication Order of Masters of Mars Books story arc with Al Sarrantonio's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Sebastian of Mars
Sebastian of Mars is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Masters of Mars Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Al Sarrantonio have come to expect.
Queen of Mars
Queen of Mars continues the Publication Order of Masters of Mars Books story arc with Al Sarrantonio's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
West Texas
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Novel of the West Books with West Texas, another outstanding contribution from Al Sarrantonio.
Kitt Peak
Kitt Peak is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Novel of the West Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Al Sarrantonio have come to expect.
Hallows Eve
Hallows Eve continues the Publication Order of Orangefield Cycle Books story arc with Al Sarrantonio's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Horrorween
Horrorween continues the Publication Order of Orangefield Cycle Books story arc with Al Sarrantonio's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Halloweenland
Halloweenland continues the Publication Order of Orangefield Cycle Books story arc with Al Sarrantonio's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Orange Lake
Orange Lake is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Orangefield Cycle Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Al Sarrantonio have come to expect.
The Worms
The Worms continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Al Sarrantonio's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Campbell Wood
Campbell Wood is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Al Sarrantonio have come to expect.
The Boy With Penny Eyes
The Boy With Penny Eyes is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Al Sarrantonio have come to expect.
Moonbane
Moonbane is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Al Sarrantonio have come to expect.
October
October continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Al Sarrantonio's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
House Haunted
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with House Haunted, another outstanding contribution from Al Sarrantonio.
Skeletons
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with Skeletons, another outstanding contribution from Al Sarrantonio.
Orangefield
Orangefield continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Al Sarrantonio's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Pumpkin Boy
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with The Pumpkin Boy, another outstanding contribution from Al Sarrantonio.
Totentanz
Totentanz is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Al Sarrantonio have come to expect.
Underground
Underground continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Al Sarrantonio's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Richard's Head
Richard's Head continues the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas story arc with Al Sarrantonio's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Sisters in Mystery
Sisters in Mystery is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Al Sarrantonio have come to expect.
Hornets and Others
Hornets and Others is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Short Story Collections series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Al Sarrantonio have come to expect.
Toybox
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Short Story Collections with Toybox, another outstanding contribution from Al Sarrantonio.
The Little Yellow Book of Fevered Stories
The Little Yellow Book of Fevered Stories is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Short Story Collections series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Al Sarrantonio have come to expect.
Halloween and Other Seasons
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Short Story Collections with Halloween and Other Seasons, another outstanding contribution from Al Sarrantonio.
Al Sarrantonio's Book of Holidays
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Short Story Collections with Al Sarrantonio's Book of Holidays, another outstanding contribution from Al Sarrantonio.
Personal Agendas
Personal Agendas is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Babylon 5 Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Al Sarrantonio have come to expect.
Chrysalis 7
Chrysalis 7 continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Al Sarrantonio's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Shadows 4
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with Shadows 4, another outstanding contribution from Al Sarrantonio.
Death
A gripping mystery unfolds in Death as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Anthologies series showcases Al Sarrantonio's mastery of suspense.
Laughing Space: An Anthology of Science Fiction Humor
Laughing Space: An Anthology of Science Fiction Humor is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Al Sarrantonio have come to expect.
Chrysalis 9
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with Chrysalis 9, another outstanding contribution from Al Sarrantonio.
Shadows 5
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with Shadows 5, another outstanding contribution from Al Sarrantonio.
Whispers VI
Whispers VI continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Al Sarrantonio's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Fears
Fears is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Al Sarrantonio have come to expect.
The Year's Best Horror Stories: Series XI
The Year's Best Horror Stories: Series XI continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Al Sarrantonio's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Year's Best Horror Stories: Series XII
The Year's Best Horror Stories: Series XII is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Al Sarrantonio have come to expect.
Shadows 8
Shadows 8 continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Al Sarrantonio's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The First Chronicles of Greystone Bay
The First Chronicles of Greystone Bay continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Al Sarrantonio's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Shadows 6
Shadows 6 continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Al Sarrantonio's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Fireside Treasury of Great Humor
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with Fireside Treasury of Great Humor, another outstanding contribution from Al Sarrantonio.
The Fireside Treasury of New Humor
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with The Fireside Treasury of New Humor, another outstanding contribution from Al Sarrantonio.
The Seaharp Hotel
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with The Seaharp Hotel, another outstanding contribution from Al Sarrantonio.
The National Lampoon Treasury of Humor
The National Lampoon Treasury of Humor is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Al Sarrantonio have come to expect.
100 Hair-Raising Little Horror Stories
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with 100 Hair-Raising Little Horror Stories, another outstanding contribution from Al Sarrantonio.
100 Ghastly Little Ghost Stories
100 Ghastly Little Ghost Stories is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Al Sarrantonio have come to expect.
Night Screams
Night Screams continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Al Sarrantonio's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Treasury of Great Humor
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with Treasury of Great Humor, another outstanding contribution from Al Sarrantonio.
Dangerous Vegetables
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with Dangerous Vegetables, another outstanding contribution from Al Sarrantonio.
The Mammoth Book of Comic Fantasy
The Mammoth Book of Comic Fantasy is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Al Sarrantonio have come to expect.
999: New Stories of Horror and Suspense
999: New Stories of Horror and Suspense is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Al Sarrantonio have come to expect.
Children of the Night
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with Children of the Night, another outstanding contribution from Al Sarrantonio.
Bruce Coville's Ufos
Bruce Coville's Ufos is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Al Sarrantonio have come to expect.
Trick or Treat
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with Trick or Treat, another outstanding contribution from Al Sarrantonio.
Redshift
Redshift continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Al Sarrantonio's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Shivers II
Shivers II is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Al Sarrantonio have come to expect.
Flights
Flights continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Al Sarrantonio's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Retro Pulp Tales
Retro Pulp Tales is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Al Sarrantonio have come to expect.
Best New Horror 18
Best New Horror 18 is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Al Sarrantonio have come to expect.
Shivers VI
Shivers VI continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Al Sarrantonio's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Stories: All-New Tales
Stories: All-New Tales is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Al Sarrantonio have come to expect.
Tales From the Crossroad
Tales From the Crossroad is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Al Sarrantonio have come to expect.
The Crane House
The Crane House is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Al Sarrantonio have come to expect.
Impossible Monsters
Impossible Monsters continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Al Sarrantonio's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
10 Halloween Haunts
10 Halloween Haunts is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Al Sarrantonio have come to expect.
? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Al Sarrantonio?
Al Sarrantonio is a bestselling author known for 10 book series containing over 71 books. Popular series include Publication Order of Five Worlds Saga Books, Publication Order of Jack Paine Mysteries Books, Publication Order of Masters of Mars Books. Their work spans multiple genres and has captivated millions of readers worldwide.
What is the best Al Sarrantonio series to start with?
For readers new to Al Sarrantonio's work, the Publication Order of Anthologies series is the ideal entry point. It showcases the author's signature style and contains 38 books. Begin with Chrysalis 7 to start from the very beginning.
How many books has Al Sarrantonio written?
Al Sarrantonio has written over 71 books across 10 series. This prolific output covers multiple genres, making them one of the most versatile authors in contemporary fiction.
Should I read Al Sarrantonio books in order?
Yes, reading Al Sarrantonio's series in publication order is strongly recommended. Most series feature evolving character arcs, ongoing story threads, and references to earlier events that are most rewarding when experienced in sequence. Our complete reading order guides are listed above.
What genre does Al Sarrantonio write in?
Al Sarrantonio writes primarily in fiction. With 10 series across 71 books, the author has explored a wide range of themes and storytelling approaches throughout their career.
Are Al Sarrantonio's books standalone or must they be read as a series?
Most of Al Sarrantonio's books are part of ongoing series and deliver the most satisfying experience when read in order. However, several standalone novels and short story collections provide excellent entry points without requiring prior knowledge of other series.
What is Al Sarrantonio's most popular book?
Based on reader reviews and sales data, Al Sarrantonio's most celebrated works come from the Publication Order of Anthologies series. The first book, Chrysalis 7, is widely considered the ideal starting point and consistently receives outstanding reader ratings.