Anthony Horowitz

23 Book Series
105 Total Books

📚 Where to Start?

Publication Order of Alex Rider Books Best for beginners - Start with "Stormbreaker" (2000)
Publication Order of Alex Rider Collections Popular choice - Start with "Alex Rider: Secret Weapon" (2019)
Publication Order of Alex Rider: The Graphic Novel Books Popular choice - Start with "Stormbreaker" (2006)
Publication Order of Alex Rider Non-Fiction Books Popular choice - Start with "The Gadget" (2005)

About the Author

Taking a more horror slanted angle, this book was initially released in 2005 on the 1st of June in the United States by Anthony Horowitz. Combining both fantasy and horror, it was to set-up ‘The Power of Five’ series creating an overall arc and tone for the books. Having a graphic-novel adaptation as well in 2010, its popularity has continued to endure since it was first published. After a run-in with a policeman following a warehouse break-in, fifteen year old Matt Freeman attempts to confess, but his accomplice stabs the policeman in the back then attempts to blame him. Matt is found not guilty of the crime though, but not before discovering he may have hidden darker talents. Put into a care program, he attempts to fit back into society, but he fast learns that he may need to. Anthony Horowitz is the author of over 105 books across 23 series. Their most famous work is the Publication Order of Alex Rider Books series, which has garnered millions of readers worldwide. With such a prolific career, Anthony Horowitz has established themselves as one of the most influential authors in contemporary fiction.

Book Series in Publication Order

Publication Order of Alex Rider Books

15 books
  • Stormbreaker 'Stormbreaker' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Alex Rider Books series, set in the world Anthony Horowitz has created.
    (2000) ⭐ Start here
  • Point Blank Join the adventure in 'Point Blank' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Alex Rider Books series by Anthony Horowitz.
    (2001) ⭐ Start here
  • Skeleton Key The Publication Order of Alex Rider Books series continues with 'Skeleton Key', another thrilling entry from Anthony Horowitz.
    (2002) ⭐ Start here
  • Eagle Strike Join the adventure in 'Eagle Strike' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Alex Rider Books series by Anthony Horowitz.
    (2003) ⭐ Start here
  • Scorpia 'Scorpia' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Alex Rider Books series, set in the world Anthony Horowitz has created.
    (2004) ⭐ Start here
  • Ark Angel In 'Ark Angel', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Alex Rider Books saga.
    (2005) ⭐ Start here
  • Snakehead Experience the magic of 'Snakehead' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Alex Rider Books universe.
    (2007) ⭐ Start here
  • Crocodile Tears The Publication Order of Alex Rider Books series continues with 'Crocodile Tears', another thrilling entry from Anthony Horowitz.
    (2009) ⭐ Start here
  • Quite a Ride Experience the magic of 'Quite a Ride' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Alex Rider Books universe.
    (2010) ⭐ Start here
  • Scorpia Rising The Publication Order of Alex Rider Books series continues with 'Scorpia Rising', another thrilling entry from Anthony Horowitz.
    (2011) ⭐ Start here
  • Russian Roulette In 'Russian Roulette', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Alex Rider Books saga.
    (2013) ⭐ Start here
  • Never Say Die 'Never Say Die' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Alex Rider Books series, set in the world Anthony Horowitz has created.
    (2017) ⭐ Start here
  • Secret Weapon Experience the magic of 'Secret Weapon' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Alex Rider Books universe.
    (2019) ⭐ Start here
  • Nightshade 'Nightshade' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Alex Rider Books series, set in the world Anthony Horowitz has created.
    (2020) ⭐ Start here
  • Nightshade Revenge In 'Nightshade Revenge', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Alex Rider Books saga.
    (2024) ⭐ Start here

Publication Order of Alex Rider Collections

2 books
  • Alex Rider: Secret Weapon Join the adventure in 'Alex Rider: Secret Weapon' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Alex Rider Collections series by Anthony Horowitz.
    (2019)
  • Alex Rider Undercover The Publication Order of Alex Rider Collections series continues with 'Alex Rider Undercover', another thrilling entry from Anthony Horowitz.
    (2020)

Publication Order of Alex Rider: The Graphic Novel Books

6 books
  • Stormbreaker 'Stormbreaker' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Alex Rider: The Graphic Novel Books series, set in the world Anthony Horowitz has created.
    (2006)
  • Point Blank Join the adventure in 'Point Blank' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Alex Rider: The Graphic Novel Books series by Anthony Horowitz.
    (2007)
  • Skeleton Key The Publication Order of Alex Rider: The Graphic Novel Books series continues with 'Skeleton Key', another thrilling entry from Anthony Horowitz.
    (2009)
  • Eagle Strike Join the adventure in 'Eagle Strike' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Alex Rider: The Graphic Novel Books series by Anthony Horowitz.
    (2012)
  • Scorpia 'Scorpia' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Alex Rider: The Graphic Novel Books series, set in the world Anthony Horowitz has created.
    (2016)
  • Ark Angel In 'Ark Angel', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Alex Rider: The Graphic Novel Books saga.
    (2020)

Publication Order of Alex Rider Non-Fiction Books

2 books
  • The Gadget Experience the magic of 'The Gadget' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Alex Rider Non-Fiction Books universe.
    (2005)
  • Alex Rider, Mission Files Join the adventure in 'Alex Rider, Mission Files' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Alex Rider Non-Fiction Books series by Anthony Horowitz.
    (2008)

Publication Order of Becoming Sherlock Books

2 books
  • The Red Circle / Kızıl Çember In 'The Red Circle / Kızıl Çember', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Becoming Sherlock Books saga.
    (2025)
  • The Irregulars 'The Irregulars' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Becoming Sherlock Books series, set in the world Anthony Horowitz has created.
    (2025)

Publication Order of Detective Daniel Hawthorne Books

6 books
  • The Word Is Murder In 'The Word Is Murder', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Detective Daniel Hawthorne Books series by Anthony Horowitz.
    (2018)
  • The Sentence Is Death In 'The Sentence Is Death', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Detective Daniel Hawthorne Books series by Anthony Horowitz.
    (2019)
  • A Line to Kill In 'A Line to Kill', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Detective Daniel Hawthorne Books series by Anthony Horowitz.
    (2021)
  • The Twist of a Knife 'The Twist of a Knife' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Detective Daniel Hawthorne Books series, set in the world Anthony Horowitz has created.
    (2022)
  • Close to Death In 'Close to Death', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Detective Daniel Hawthorne Books series by Anthony Horowitz.
    (2024)
  • A Deadly Episode In 'A Deadly Episode', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Detective Daniel Hawthorne Books series by Anthony Horowitz.
    (2026)

Publication Order of Diamond Brothers Books

10 books
  • The Falcon's Malteser 'The Falcon's Malteser' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Diamond Brothers Books series, set in the world Anthony Horowitz has created.
    (1986)
  • Public Enemy Number Two 'Public Enemy Number Two' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Diamond Brothers Books series, set in the world Anthony Horowitz has created.
    (1987)
  • South by Southeast Experience the magic of 'South by Southeast' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Diamond Brothers Books universe.
    (1991)
  • The Blurred Man The Publication Order of Diamond Brothers Books series continues with 'The Blurred Man', another thrilling entry from Anthony Horowitz.
    (2003)
  • The French Confection The Publication Order of Diamond Brothers Books series continues with 'The French Confection', another thrilling entry from Anthony Horowitz.
    (2003)
  • I Know What You Did Last Wednesday Join the adventure in 'I Know What You Did Last Wednesday' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Diamond Brothers Books series by Anthony Horowitz.
    (2003)
  • The Greek Who Stole Christmas In 'The Greek Who Stole Christmas', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Diamond Brothers Books saga.
    (2007)
  • Two of Diamonds In 'Two of Diamonds', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Diamond Brothers Books saga.
    (2009)
  • The Double Eagle Has Landed 'The Double Eagle Has Landed' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Diamond Brothers Books series, set in the world Anthony Horowitz has created.
    (2011)
  • Where Seagulls Dare In 'Where Seagulls Dare', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Diamond Brothers Books saga.
    (2022)

Publication Order of Diamond Brother Mysteries Books

2 books
  • Three of Diamonds Experience the magic of 'Three of Diamonds' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Diamond Brother Mysteries Books universe.
    (2004)
  • Four of Diamonds The Publication Order of Diamond Brother Mysteries Books series continues with 'Four of Diamonds', another thrilling entry from Anthony Horowitz.
    (2012)

Publication Order of Groosham Grange Books

2 books
  • Groosham Grange Join the adventure in 'Groosham Grange' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Groosham Grange Books series by Anthony Horowitz.
    (1988)
  • The Unholy Grail / Return to Groosham Grange The Publication Order of Groosham Grange Books series continues with 'The Unholy Grail / Return to Groosham Grange', another thrilling entry from Anthony Horowitz.
    (1990)

Publication Order of Horrowitz Horror Shorts Books

2 books
  • Horowitz Horror In 'Horowitz Horror', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Horrowitz Horror Shorts Books saga.
    (1999)
  • More Horowitz Horror Experience the magic of 'More Horowitz Horror' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Horrowitz Horror Shorts Books universe.
    (2000)

Publication Order of Legends Books

6 books
  • Battles and Quests The Publication Order of Legends Books series continues with 'Battles and Quests', another thrilling entry from Anthony Horowitz.
    (2010)
  • Beasts and Monsters In 'Beasts and Monsters', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Legends Books saga.
    (2010)
  • Death and the Underworld In 'Death and the Underworld', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Legends Books series by Anthony Horowitz.
    (2011)
  • Heroes and Villains In 'Heroes and Villains', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Legends Books saga.
    (2011)
  • Tricks and Transformations Experience the magic of 'Tricks and Transformations' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Legends Books universe.
    (2012)
  • The Wrath of the Gods 'The Wrath of the Gods' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Legends Books series, set in the world Anthony Horowitz has created.
    (2012)

Publication Order of Pentagram Chronicles Books

4 books
  • The Devil's Door Bell The Publication Order of Pentagram Chronicles Books series continues with 'The Devil's Door Bell', another thrilling entry from Anthony Horowitz.
    (1983)
  • The Night of the Scorpion Experience the magic of 'The Night of the Scorpion' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Pentagram Chronicles Books universe.
    (1985)
  • The Silver Citadel Join the adventure in 'The Silver Citadel' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Pentagram Chronicles Books series by Anthony Horowitz.
    (1986)
  • Day of the Dragon Epic fantasy awaits in 'Day of the Dragon', a landmark novel in the Publication Order of Pentagram Chronicles Books series by Anthony Horowitz.
    (1989)

Publication Order of Pocket HorowitzBooks

6 books
  • Burnt Join the adventure in 'Burnt' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Pocket HorowitzBooks series by Anthony Horowitz.
    (2002)
  • Killer Camera In 'Killer Camera', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Pocket HorowitzBooks series by Anthony Horowitz.
    (2002)
  • The Night Bus Experience the magic of 'The Night Bus' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Pocket HorowitzBooks universe.
    (2002)
  • The Phone Goes Dead In 'The Phone Goes Dead', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Pocket HorowitzBooks series by Anthony Horowitz.
    (2002)
  • Scared 'Scared' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Pocket HorowitzBooks series, set in the world Anthony Horowitz has created.
    (2002)
  • Twist Cottage The Publication Order of Pocket HorowitzBooks series continues with 'Twist Cottage', another thrilling entry from Anthony Horowitz.
    (2002)

Publication Order of Power Of Five/The Gatekeepers Books

5 books
  • Raven's Gate Join the adventure in 'Raven's Gate' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Power Of Five/The Gatekeepers Books series by Anthony Horowitz.
    (2005)
  • Evil Star In 'Evil Star', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Power Of Five/The Gatekeepers Books saga.
    (2006)
  • Nightrise In 'Nightrise', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Power Of Five/The Gatekeepers Books saga.
    (2007)
  • Necropolis Experience the magic of 'Necropolis' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Power Of Five/The Gatekeepers Books universe.
    (2008)
  • Oblivion The Publication Order of Power Of Five/The Gatekeepers Books series continues with 'Oblivion', another thrilling entry from Anthony Horowitz.
    (2012)

Publication Order of Sherlock Holmes Books

4 books
  • The House of Silk In 'The House of Silk', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Sherlock Holmes Books saga.
    (2011)
  • Moriarty In 'Moriarty', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Sherlock Holmes Books saga.
    (2014)
  • The Three Monarchs Join the adventure in 'The Three Monarchs' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Sherlock Holmes Books series by Anthony Horowitz.
    (2014)
  • The Adventure of the Seven Christmas Cards The Publication Order of Sherlock Holmes Books series continues with 'The Adventure of the Seven Christmas Cards', another thrilling entry from Anthony Horowitz.
    (2020)

Publication Order of Susan Ryeland Books

3 books
  • The Magpie Murders In 'The Magpie Murders', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Susan Ryeland Books series by Anthony Horowitz.
    (2016)
  • Moonflower Murders In 'Moonflower Murders', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Susan Ryeland Books series by Anthony Horowitz.
    (2020)
  • Marble Hall Murders In 'Marble Hall Murders', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Susan Ryeland Books series by Anthony Horowitz.
    (2025)

Publication Order of Standalone Novels

13 books
  • Enter Frederick K. Bower Experience the magic of 'Enter Frederick K. Bower' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Standalone Novels universe.
    (1978)
  • The Sinister Secret Of Frederick K. Bower 'The Sinister Secret Of Frederick K. Bower' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, set in the world Anthony Horowitz has created.
    (1979)
  • Misha, the magician and the mysterious amulet 'Misha, the magician and the mysterious amulet' brings readers into a world of magic and wonder in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Anthony Horowitz.
    (1981)
  • Robin of Sherwood: The Hooded Man Join the adventure in 'Robin of Sherwood: The Hooded Man' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Anthony Horowitz.
    (1986)
  • Adventurer Join the adventure in 'Adventurer' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Anthony Horowitz.
    (1987)
  • The New Adventures of William Tell The Publication Order of Standalone Novels series continues with 'The New Adventures of William Tell', another thrilling entry from Anthony Horowitz.
    (1987)
  • Starting Out Experience the magic of 'Starting Out' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Standalone Novels universe.
    (1990)
  • Granny Experience the magic of 'Granny' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Standalone Novels universe.
    (1994)
  • The Switch 'The Switch' brings readers into a world of magic and wonder in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Anthony Horowitz.
    (1995)
  • The Devil and His Boy The Publication Order of Standalone Novels series continues with 'The Devil and His Boy', another thrilling entry from Anthony Horowitz.
    (1997)
  • Mindgame Join the adventure in 'Mindgame' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Anthony Horowitz.
    (2001)
  • The Killing Joke In 'The Killing Joke', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Anthony Horowitz.
    (2002)
  • Vermeer to Eternity Experience the magic of 'Vermeer to Eternity' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Standalone Novels universe.
    (2015)

Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas

1 books
  • Guys Read: The Double Eagle Has Landed In 'Guys Read: The Double Eagle Has Landed', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas saga.
    (2011)

Publication Order of Short Story Collections

4 books
  • Myths and Legends In 'Myths and Legends', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Short Story Collections saga.
    (1985)
  • Death Walks Tonight In 'Death Walks Tonight', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Short Story Collections series by Anthony Horowitz.
    (1995)
  • Bloody Horowitz 'Bloody Horowitz' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Short Story Collections series, set in the world Anthony Horowitz has created.
    (2010)
  • Scared to Death In 'Scared to Death', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Short Story Collections series by Anthony Horowitz.
    (2018)

Publication Order of Graphic Novels

1 books
  • The Hitchhiker 'The Hitchhiker' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Graphic Novels series, set in the world Anthony Horowitz has created.
    (2010)

Publication Order of Standalone Plays

1 books
  • A Handbag In 'A Handbag', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Standalone Plays saga.
    (2015)

Publication Order of James Bond Books

3 books
  • Trigger Mortis The Publication Order of James Bond Books series continues with 'Trigger Mortis', another thrilling entry from Anthony Horowitz.
    (2015)
  • Forever and a Day Join the adventure in 'Forever and a Day' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of James Bond Books series by Anthony Horowitz.
    (2018)
  • With a Mind to Kill In 'With a Mind to Kill', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of James Bond Books series by Anthony Horowitz.
    (2022)

Publication Order of Anthologies

5 books
  • The Puffin Book of Horror Stories 'The Puffin Book of Horror Stories' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, set in the world Anthony Horowitz has created.
    (1994)
  • Fantasy: Red Hot Reads Epic fantasy awaits in 'Fantasy: Red Hot Reads', a landmark novel in the Publication Order of Anthologies series by Anthony Horowitz.
    (2004)
  • Midnight Feast In 'Midnight Feast', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Anthologies saga.
    (2007)
  • RED The Publication Order of Anthologies series continues with 'RED', another thrilling entry from Anthony Horowitz.
    (2012)
  • OxCrimes: 27 Killer Stories from the Cream of Crimewriters In 'OxCrimes: 27 Killer Stories from the Cream of Crimewriters', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Anthologies series by Anthony Horowitz.
    (2014)

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Who is Anthony Horowitz?

Anthony Horowitz is a bestselling author known for 23 book series containing over 105 books. Popular series include Publication Order of Horrowitz Horror Shorts Books, Publication Order of Pocket HorowitzBooks. Their work has captivated millions of readers worldwide.

Q: What is the best Anthony Horowitz book series to start with?

For readers new to Anthony Horowitz's work, we recommend starting with the Publication Order of Alex Rider Books series. This series showcases the author's signature style and is considered one of their most accessible and engaging works. With 15 books, it offers a perfect entry point to Anthony Horowitz's writing.

Q: How many books has Anthony Horowitz written?

Anthony Horowitz has written over 105 books across 23 different series. From thriller mysteries to fantasy adventures, their diverse body of work offers something for every reader.

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