D

Daryl Gregory

Bestselling Author • 8 Series • 53 Books

8
Series
53
Books
8
Active

🎯 Where Should I Start?

Best Starting Point
Publication Order of Planet of the Apes Books
Start with: Planet of the Apes, Vol. 1 (2011)
Popular Choice
Publication Order of Standalone Novels
Start with: Pandemonium (2008)
Popular Choice
Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas
Start with: Nine Last Days on Planet Earth (2018)

About Daryl Gregory

Author Daryl Gregory was born in Chicago, Illinois in the year 1965, and grew up here, with his two sisters. In the year 1987, he graduated from Illinois State University with two degrees, one in English and one in theater. In the same year, he married Kathleen Bieschke, and he would have two kids (one daughter and one son that are named Emma and Ian) with her before the couple divorced. Gregory’s novel “Pandemonium” won the Crawford Award (for best first fantasy novel) in the year 2009. it was also nominated for the Shirley Jackson Award, the World Fantasy Award, and the Mythopoeic Awards. “The Devil’s Alphabet” was nominated for a Philip K. Dick Award in the year 2010, and was named one of 2009’s best books by Publishers Weekly. Rising to prominence with the Publication Order of Planet of the Apes Books series, Daryl Gregory 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 Daryl Gregory

Publication Order of Planet of the Apes Books
5 books 2011–2014
1

Planet of the Apes, Vol. 1

Planet of the Apes, Vol. 1 continues the Publication Order of Planet of the Apes Books story arc with Daryl Gregory's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

Buy on Amazon
2011
2

Planet of the Apes, Vol. 2

Planet of the Apes, Vol. 2 is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Planet of the Apes Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Daryl Gregory have come to expect.

Buy on Amazon
2012
3

Planet of the Apes, Vol. 3

Planet of the Apes, Vol. 3 continues the Publication Order of Planet of the Apes Books story arc with Daryl Gregory's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

Buy on Amazon
2012
4

Planet of the Apes, Vol. 4

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Planet of the Apes Books with Planet of the Apes, Vol. 4, another outstanding contribution from Daryl Gregory.

Buy on Amazon
2013
5

Planet of the Apes, Vol. 5

Planet of the Apes, Vol. 5 is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Planet of the Apes Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Daryl Gregory have come to expect.

Buy on Amazon
2014
Publication Order of Standalone Novels
10 books 2008–2025
1

Pandemonium

Pandemonium continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Daryl Gregory's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

Buy on Amazon
2008
2

The Devil's Alphabet

The Devil's Alphabet is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Daryl Gregory have come to expect.

Buy on Amazon
2009
3

Raising Stony Mayhall

Raising Stony Mayhall is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Daryl Gregory have come to expect.

Buy on Amazon
2011
4

Afterparty

Afterparty is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Daryl Gregory have come to expect.

Buy on Amazon
2014
5

We Are All Completely Fine

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with We Are All Completely Fine, another outstanding contribution from Daryl Gregory.

Buy on Amazon
2014
6

Harrison Squared

Harrison Squared is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Daryl Gregory have come to expect.

Buy on Amazon
2015
7

Spoonbenders

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with Spoonbenders, another outstanding contribution from Daryl Gregory.

Buy on Amazon
2017
8

The Album of Dr. Moreau

The Album of Dr. Moreau is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Daryl Gregory have come to expect.

Buy on Amazon
2021
9

Revelator

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with Revelator, another outstanding contribution from Daryl Gregory.

Buy on Amazon
2021
10

When We Were Real

When We Were Real continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Daryl Gregory's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

Buy on Amazon
2025
Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas
2 books 2018–2024
1

Nine Last Days on Planet Earth

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas with Nine Last Days on Planet Earth, another outstanding contribution from Daryl Gregory.

Buy on Amazon
2018
2

I’m Not Disappointed Just Mad AKA The Heaviest Couch in the Known Universe

I’m Not Disappointed Just Mad AKA The Heaviest Couch in the Known Universe is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Daryl Gregory have come to expect.

Buy on Amazon
2024
Publication Order of Short Story Collections
1 books 2011–2011
1

Unpossible and Other Stories

Unpossible and Other Stories is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Short Story Collections series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Daryl Gregory have come to expect.

Buy on Amazon
2011
Publication Order of Graphic Novels
1 books 2012–2012
1

Secret Battles of Genghis Khan

Conflict and courage define Secret Battles of Genghis Khan, an action-packed entry in the Publication Order of Graphic Novels series by Daryl Gregory that puts the heroes through their toughest challenges yet.

Buy on Amazon
2012
Publication Order of Year's Best SF Anthology Books
18 books 1996–2013
1

Year's Best SF

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Year's Best SF Anthology Books with Year's Best SF, another outstanding contribution from Daryl Gregory.

Buy on Amazon
1996
2

Year's Best SF 2

Year's Best SF 2 is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Year's Best SF Anthology Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Daryl Gregory have come to expect.

Buy on Amazon
1997
3

Year's Best SF 3

Year's Best SF 3 continues the Publication Order of Year's Best SF Anthology Books story arc with Daryl Gregory's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

Buy on Amazon
1998
4

Year's Best SF 4

Year's Best SF 4 continues the Publication Order of Year's Best SF Anthology Books story arc with Daryl Gregory's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

Buy on Amazon
1999
5

Year's Best SF 5

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Year's Best SF Anthology Books with Year's Best SF 5, another outstanding contribution from Daryl Gregory.

Buy on Amazon
2000
6

Year's Best SF 6

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Year's Best SF Anthology Books with Year's Best SF 6, another outstanding contribution from Daryl Gregory.

Buy on Amazon
2001
7

Year's Best SF 7

Year's Best SF 7 is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Year's Best SF Anthology Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Daryl Gregory have come to expect.

Buy on Amazon
2002
8

Year's Best SF 8

Year's Best SF 8 continues the Publication Order of Year's Best SF Anthology Books story arc with Daryl Gregory's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

Buy on Amazon
2003
9

Year's Best SF 9

Year's Best SF 9 is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Year's Best SF Anthology Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Daryl Gregory have come to expect.

Buy on Amazon
2004
10

Year's Best SF 10

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Year's Best SF Anthology Books with Year's Best SF 10, another outstanding contribution from Daryl Gregory.

Buy on Amazon
2005
11

Year's Best SF 11

Year's Best SF 11 is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Year's Best SF Anthology Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Daryl Gregory have come to expect.

Buy on Amazon
2006
12

Year's Best SF 12

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Year's Best SF Anthology Books with Year's Best SF 12, another outstanding contribution from Daryl Gregory.

Buy on Amazon
2007
13

Year's Best SF 13

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Year's Best SF Anthology Books with Year's Best SF 13, another outstanding contribution from Daryl Gregory.

Buy on Amazon
2008
14

Year's Best SF 14

Year's Best SF 14 continues the Publication Order of Year's Best SF Anthology Books story arc with Daryl Gregory's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

Buy on Amazon
2009
15

Year's Best SF 15

Year's Best SF 15 continues the Publication Order of Year's Best SF Anthology Books story arc with Daryl Gregory's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

Buy on Amazon
2010
16

Year's Best SF 16

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Year's Best SF Anthology Books with Year's Best SF 16, another outstanding contribution from Daryl Gregory.

Buy on Amazon
2011
17

Year's Best SF 17

Year's Best SF 17 continues the Publication Order of Year's Best SF Anthology Books story arc with Daryl Gregory's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

Buy on Amazon
2012
18

Year's Best SF 18

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Year's Best SF Anthology Books with Year's Best SF 18, another outstanding contribution from Daryl Gregory.

Buy on Amazon
2013
Publication Order of Dracula: The Company of Monsters Books
3 books 2011–2011
1

Dracula: The Company of Monsters Vol. 1

Dracula: The Company of Monsters Vol. 1 continues the Publication Order of Dracula: The Company of Monsters Books story arc with Daryl Gregory's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

Buy on Amazon
2011
2

Dracula: The Company of Monsters Vol. 2

Dracula: The Company of Monsters Vol. 2 continues the Publication Order of Dracula: The Company of Monsters Books story arc with Daryl Gregory's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

Buy on Amazon
2011
3

Dracula: The Company of Monsters Vol. 3

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Dracula: The Company of Monsters Books with Dracula: The Company of Monsters Vol. 3, another outstanding contribution from Daryl Gregory.

Buy on Amazon
2011
Publication Order of Anthologies
13 books 2006–2024
1

The Year's Best Science Fiction: Twenty-Third Annual Collection

The Year's Best Science Fiction: Twenty-Third Annual Collection is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Daryl Gregory have come to expect.

Buy on Amazon
2006
2

Year's Best SF 11

Year's Best SF 11 is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Daryl Gregory have come to expect.

Buy on Amazon
2006
3

The Year's Best Science Fiction: Twenty-Fourth Annual Collection

The Year's Best Science Fiction: Twenty-Fourth Annual Collection is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Daryl Gregory have come to expect.

Buy on Amazon
2007
4

Fantasy: The Best of the Year, 2008 Edition

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with Fantasy: The Best of the Year, 2008 Edition, another outstanding contribution from Daryl Gregory.

Buy on Amazon
2008
5

The Year's Best Science Fiction & Fantasy, 2009

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with The Year's Best Science Fiction & Fantasy, 2009, another outstanding contribution from Daryl Gregory.

Buy on Amazon
2008
6

The Mammoth Book of Best New SF 22

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with The Mammoth Book of Best New SF 22, another outstanding contribution from Daryl Gregory.

Buy on Amazon
2008
7

Masked

Masked is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Daryl Gregory have come to expect.

Buy on Amazon
2010
8

Glitter & Mayhem

Glitter & Mayhem is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Daryl Gregory have come to expect.

Buy on Amazon
2013
9

The Starlit Wood

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with The Starlit Wood, another outstanding contribution from Daryl Gregory.

Buy on Amazon
2016
10

Screams from the Dark

Screams from the Dark continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Daryl Gregory's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

Buy on Amazon
2022
11

Tomorrow's Parties: Life in the Anthropocene

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with Tomorrow's Parties: Life in the Anthropocene, another outstanding contribution from Daryl Gregory.

Buy on Amazon
2022
12

The Year's Top Robot and AI Stories: Fourth Annual Collection

The Year's Top Robot and AI Stories: Fourth Annual Collection is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Daryl Gregory have come to expect.

Buy on Amazon
2023
13

Some Of The Best From Reactor: 2024 Edition

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with Some Of The Best From Reactor: 2024 Edition, another outstanding contribution from Daryl Gregory.

Buy on Amazon
2024

? Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Daryl Gregory?

Daryl Gregory is a bestselling author known for 8 book series containing over 53 books. Popular series include Publication Order of Planet of the Apes Books, Publication Order of Standalone Novels, Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas. Their work spans multiple genres and has captivated millions of readers worldwide.

What is the best Daryl Gregory series to start with?

For readers new to Daryl Gregory's work, the Publication Order of Planet of the Apes Books series is the ideal entry point. It showcases the author's signature style and contains 5 books. Begin with Planet of the Apes, Vol. 1 to start from the very beginning.

How many books has Daryl Gregory written?

Daryl Gregory has written over 53 books across 8 series. This prolific output covers multiple genres, making them one of the most versatile authors in contemporary fiction.

Should I read Daryl Gregory books in order?

Yes, reading Daryl Gregory'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 Daryl Gregory write in?

Daryl Gregory writes primarily in fiction. With 8 series across 53 books, the author has explored a wide range of themes and storytelling approaches throughout their career.

Are Daryl Gregory's books standalone or must they be read as a series?

Most of Daryl Gregory'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 Daryl Gregory's most popular book?

Based on reader reviews and sales data, Daryl Gregory's most celebrated works come from the Publication Order of Planet of the Apes Books series. The first book, Planet of the Apes, Vol. 1, is widely considered the ideal starting point and consistently receives outstanding reader ratings.