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Douglas Clegg

Bestselling Author • 9 Series • 58 Books

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Series
58
Books
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🎯 Where Should I Start?

Best Starting Point
Publication Order of Anthologies
Start with: Dante's Disciples (1991)
Popular Choice
Publication Order of Criminally Insane Books
Start with: Bad Karma (1997)
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Publication Order of Dark Coming of Age Books
Start with: Purity (2000)

About Douglas Clegg

Douglas Clegg is a reputed American writer of dark fantasy, horror, science fiction, and fantasy stories. He is believed to be a pioneer in the area of e-publishing. Clegg has succeeded in maintaining a strong presence on the internet with the help of his website, www.douglassclegg.com. Some of his popular works include successful novel series such as Harrow Academy, Vampyricon Trilogy, Criminally Insane, Dark Coming of Age, Modred Trilogy, etc. Additionally, Clegg has penned several widely popular standalone books, including Naomi, Goat Dance, Afterlife, Breeder, The Hour Before Dark, The Halloween Man, Neverland, etc. Author Clegg was born in Alexandria, Virginia, the United States on April 1, 1958. Rising to prominence with the Publication Order of Anthologies series, Douglas Clegg 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 Douglas Clegg

Publication Order of The Chronicles of Mordred Books
1 books 2006–2006
1

Mordred, Bastard Son

Mordred, Bastard Son continues the Publication Order of The Chronicles of Mordred Books story arc with Douglas Clegg's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2006
Publication Order of Criminally Insane Books
3 books 1997–2019
1

Bad Karma

Bad Karma is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Criminally Insane Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Douglas Clegg have come to expect.

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1997
2

Night Cage

Night Cage is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Criminally Insane Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Douglas Clegg have come to expect.

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2004
3

Red Angel

Red Angel is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Criminally Insane Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Douglas Clegg have come to expect.

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2019
Publication Order of Dark Coming of Age Books
3 books 2000–2009
1

Purity

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Dark Coming of Age Books with Purity, another outstanding contribution from Douglas Clegg.

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2000
2

The Attraction

The Attraction continues the Publication Order of Dark Coming of Age Books story arc with Douglas Clegg's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2004
3

The Words

The Words continues the Publication Order of Dark Coming of Age Books story arc with Douglas Clegg's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2009
Publication Order of Harrow House Books
6 books 2000–2006
1

Mischief

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Harrow House Books with Mischief, another outstanding contribution from Douglas Clegg.

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2000
2

The Infinite

The Infinite continues the Publication Order of Harrow House Books story arc with Douglas Clegg's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2001
3

Nightmare House

Nightmare House continues the Publication Order of Harrow House Books story arc with Douglas Clegg's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2002
4

The Necromancer

The Necromancer explores the depths of love and connection in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Harrow House Books series by Douglas Clegg.

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2003
5

The Abandoned

The Abandoned is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Harrow House Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Douglas Clegg have come to expect.

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2005
6

Isis

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Harrow House Books with Isis, another outstanding contribution from Douglas Clegg.

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2006
Publication Order of The Vampyricon Books
3 books 2004–2007
1

The Priest of Blood

A gripping mystery unfolds in The Priest of Blood as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of The Vampyricon Books series showcases Douglas Clegg's mastery of suspense.

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2004
2

The Lady of Serpents

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of The Vampyricon Books with The Lady of Serpents, another outstanding contribution from Douglas Clegg.

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2006
3

The Queen of Wolves

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of The Vampyricon Books with The Queen of Wolves, another outstanding contribution from Douglas Clegg.

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2007
Publication Order of Standalone Novels
10 books 1988–2004
1

The Halloween Man

The Halloween Man is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Douglas Clegg have come to expect.

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1988
2

Goat Dance

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with Goat Dance, another outstanding contribution from Douglas Clegg.

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1989
3

Breeder

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

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1990
4

Neverland

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with Neverland, another outstanding contribution from Douglas Clegg.

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1991
5

Dark of the Eye

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with Dark of the Eye, another outstanding contribution from Douglas Clegg.

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1994
6

The Children's Hour

The Children's Hour is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Douglas Clegg have come to expect.

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1995
7

You Come When I Call You

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with You Come When I Call You, another outstanding contribution from Douglas Clegg.

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1996
8

Naomi

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with Naomi, another outstanding contribution from Douglas Clegg.

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1998
9

The Hour Before Dark

The Hour Before Dark continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Douglas Clegg's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2002
10

Afterlife

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with Afterlife, another outstanding contribution from Douglas Clegg.

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2004
Publication Order of Collections
9 books 1999–2019
1

The Nightmare Chronicles

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Collections with The Nightmare Chronicles, another outstanding contribution from Douglas Clegg.

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1999
2

The Machinery of Night

The Machinery of Night is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Collections series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Douglas Clegg have come to expect.

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2004
3

Wild Things

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Collections with Wild Things, another outstanding contribution from Douglas Clegg.

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2006
4

Coming of Age

Coming of Age continues the Publication Order of Collections story arc with Douglas Clegg's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2012
5

Night Asylum: Tales of Mystery & Horror

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Collections with Night Asylum: Tales of Mystery & Horror, another outstanding contribution from Douglas Clegg.

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2012
6

Lights Out

Lights Out is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Collections series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Douglas Clegg have come to expect.

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2014
7

I Am Infinite, I Contain Multitudes

I Am Infinite, I Contain Multitudes is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Collections series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Douglas Clegg have come to expect.

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2017
8

The Dark Game

The Dark Game is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Collections series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Douglas Clegg have come to expect.

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2017
9

The Poisoner's Garden and Others: Selected Poems

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Collections with The Poisoner's Garden and Others: Selected Poems, another outstanding contribution from Douglas Clegg.

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2019
Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas
6 books 2004–2019
1

A Madness of Starlings

A Madness of Starlings continues the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas story arc with Douglas Clegg's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2004
2

The Stain

The Stain continues the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas story arc with Douglas Clegg's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2012
3

Funerary Rites

Funerary Rites is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Douglas Clegg have come to expect.

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2015
4

Dinner with the Cannibal Sisters

Dinner with the Cannibal Sisters continues the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas story arc with Douglas Clegg's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2019
5

Belinda in the Pool: A Short Story

Belinda in the Pool: A Short Story is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Douglas Clegg have come to expect.

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2019
6

The Faces

The Faces is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Douglas Clegg have come to expect.

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2019
Publication Order of Anthologies
17 books 1991–2009
1

Dante's Disciples

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with Dante's Disciples, another outstanding contribution from Douglas Clegg.

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1991
2

Best New Horror 3

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with Best New Horror 3, another outstanding contribution from Douglas Clegg.

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1992
3

The Giant Book of Best New Horror

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with The Giant Book of Best New Horror, another outstanding contribution from Douglas Clegg.

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1993
4

Love in Vein

Love in Vein explores the depths of love and connection in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Anthologies series by Douglas Clegg.

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1994
5

Year's Best Fantasy & Horror: Tenth Annual Collection

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with Year's Best Fantasy & Horror: Tenth Annual Collection, another outstanding contribution from Douglas Clegg.

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1996
6

The Mammoth Book of Best New Horror 8

The Mammoth Book of Best New Horror 8 continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Douglas Clegg's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1997
7

Eleventh Annual Collection

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with Eleventh Annual Collection, another outstanding contribution from Douglas Clegg.

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1998
8

Dark Whispers

Dark Whispers is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Douglas Clegg have come to expect.

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1998
9

October Dreams

October Dreams continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Douglas Clegg's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2000
10

Queer Fear

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with Queer Fear, another outstanding contribution from Douglas Clegg.

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2000
11

Shivers

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with Shivers, another outstanding contribution from Douglas Clegg.

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2002
12

Four Dark Nights

Four Dark Nights continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Douglas Clegg's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2002
13

Tales from a Darker State

Tales from a Darker State continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Douglas Clegg's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2003
14

Shivers II

Shivers II is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Douglas Clegg have come to expect.

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2003
15

Shivers III

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with Shivers III, another outstanding contribution from Douglas Clegg.

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2004
16

The Best of Cemetery Dance II

The Best of Cemetery Dance II continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Douglas Clegg's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2008
17

The Big Book of NECON

The Big Book of NECON is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Douglas Clegg have come to expect.

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2009

? Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Douglas Clegg?

Douglas Clegg is a bestselling author known for 9 book series containing over 58 books. Popular series include Publication Order of The Chronicles of Mordred Books, Publication Order of Criminally Insane Books, Publication Order of Dark Coming of Age Books. Their work spans multiple genres and has captivated millions of readers worldwide.

What is the best Douglas Clegg series to start with?

For readers new to Douglas Clegg's work, the Publication Order of Anthologies series is the ideal entry point. It showcases the author's signature style and contains 17 books. Begin with Dante's Disciples to start from the very beginning.

How many books has Douglas Clegg written?

Douglas Clegg has written over 58 books across 9 series. This prolific output covers multiple genres, making them one of the most versatile authors in contemporary fiction.

Should I read Douglas Clegg books in order?

Yes, reading Douglas Clegg'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 Douglas Clegg write in?

Douglas Clegg writes primarily in fiction. With 9 series across 58 books, the author has explored a wide range of themes and storytelling approaches throughout their career.

Are Douglas Clegg's books standalone or must they be read as a series?

Most of Douglas Clegg'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 Douglas Clegg's most popular book?

Based on reader reviews and sales data, Douglas Clegg's most celebrated works come from the Publication Order of Anthologies series. The first book, Dante's Disciples, is widely considered the ideal starting point and consistently receives outstanding reader ratings.