📚 Where to Start?

Publication Order of City Infernal Books Best for beginners - Start with "City Infernal" (2001)
Publication Order of Edward Lee Cranking Books Popular choice - Start with "The Minotauress" (2007)
Publication Order of Header Books Popular choice - Start with "Header" (1995)
Publication Order of Pig Books Popular choice - Start with "The Pig" (1997)

About the Author

Edward Lee was born on May 25, 1957. Lee is married to Kentucky native Dianne Lee. The couple welcomed a baby girl, Arden, in 2013. He is an American novelist specializing in the field of horror and he has written 40 books. Lee attended the University of Maryland as English major but quit in his last semester to pursue his dream of being a horror novelist. He is well known as a chef along with restaurateur at present based in Louisville, Kentucky. Much of his time Edward Lee spent in New York and he ideally believes that the time he spent in the urban areas played a key role in opening his eyes at an early age to the challenges as well as rewards of the restaurant business. In 1997, Edward Lee became a full-time writer after working for over 15 years as the night manager for a security com. Edward Lee is the author of over 107 books across 13 series. Their most famous work is the Publication Order of City Infernal Books series, which has garnered millions of readers worldwide. With such a prolific career, Edward Lee has established themselves as one of the most influential authors in contemporary fiction.

Book Series in Publication Order

Publication Order of City Infernal Books

4 books
  • City Infernal Experience the magic of 'City Infernal' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of City Infernal Books universe.
    (2001) ⭐ Start here
  • Infernal Angel 'Infernal Angel' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of City Infernal Books series, set in the world Edward Lee has created.
    (2003) ⭐ Start here
  • House Infernal The Publication Order of City Infernal Books series continues with 'House Infernal', another thrilling entry from Edward Lee.
    (2007) ⭐ Start here
  • Lucifer's Lottery Experience the magic of 'Lucifer's Lottery' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of City Infernal Books universe.
    (2010) ⭐ Start here

Publication Order of Edward Lee Cranking Books

2 books
  • The Minotauress Experience the magic of 'The Minotauress' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Edward Lee Cranking Books universe.
    (2007)
  • Horn-Cranker Join the adventure in 'Horn-Cranker' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Edward Lee Cranking Books series by Edward Lee.
    (2024)

Publication Order of Header Books

3 books
  • Header Join the adventure in 'Header' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Header Books series by Edward Lee.
    (1995)
  • Header 2 Experience the magic of 'Header 2' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Header Books universe.
    (2010)
  • Header 3 In 'Header 3', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Header Books saga.
    (2016)

Publication Order of Pig Books

3 books
  • The Pig Join the adventure in 'The Pig' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Pig Books series by Edward Lee.
    (1997)
  • The House 'The House' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Pig Books series, set in the world Edward Lee has created.
    (2005)
  • Ouija Pig Experience the magic of 'Ouija Pig' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Pig Books universe.
    (2022)

Publication Order of The Hardwood Books

1 books
  • Hard Time In 'Hard Time', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of The Hardwood Books saga.
    (2025)

Publication Order of White Trash Gothic Books

2 books
  • White Trash Gothic 'White Trash Gothic' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of White Trash Gothic Books series, set in the world Edward Lee has created.
    (2017)
  • White Trash Gothic 2 'White Trash Gothic 2' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of White Trash Gothic Books series, set in the world Edward Lee has created.
    (2022)

Publication Order of Standalone Novels

36 books
  • Nightbait 'Nightbait' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, set in the world Edward Lee has created.
    (1982)
  • Night Lust In 'Night Lust', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels saga.
    (1982)
  • Ghouls Experience the magic of 'Ghouls' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Standalone Novels universe.
    (1988)
  • Coven Experience the magic of 'Coven' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Standalone Novels universe.
    (1991)
  • Incubi Experience the magic of 'Incubi' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Standalone Novels universe.
    (1991)
  • Succubi Join the adventure in 'Succubi' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Edward Lee.
    (1992)
  • The Chosen In 'The Chosen', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels saga.
    (1993)
  • Creekers 'Creekers' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, set in the world Edward Lee has created.
    (1994)
  • Sacrifice The Publication Order of Standalone Novels series continues with 'Sacrifice', another thrilling entry from Edward Lee.
    (1995)
  • Goon In 'Goon', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels saga.
    (1996)
  • The Bighead In 'The Bighead', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels saga.
    (1997)
  • Portrait of the Psychopath as a Young Woman In 'Portrait of the Psychopath as a Young Woman', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels saga.
    (1998)
  • Stickmen 'Stickmen' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, set in the world Edward Lee has created.
    (1999)
  • Operator B The Publication Order of Standalone Novels series continues with 'Operator B', another thrilling entry from Edward Lee.
    (1999)
  • Dahmer's Not Dead In 'Dahmer's Not Dead', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Edward Lee.
    (1999)
  • Family Tradition Join the adventure in 'Family Tradition' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Edward Lee.
    (2002)
  • Monstrosity Join the adventure in 'Monstrosity' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Edward Lee.
    (2002)
  • Flesh Gothic 'Flesh Gothic' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, set in the world Edward Lee has created.
    (2004)
  • Messenger In 'Messenger', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels saga.
    (2004)
  • Shifters The Publication Order of Standalone Novels series continues with 'Shifters', another thrilling entry from Edward Lee.
    (2005)
  • Monster Lake Experience the magic of 'Monster Lake' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Standalone Novels universe.
    (2005)
  • The Backwoods Join the adventure in 'The Backwoods' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Edward Lee.
    (2005)
  • Slither In 'Slither', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels saga.
    (2006)
  • Gast The Publication Order of Standalone Novels series continues with 'Gast', another thrilling entry from Edward Lee.
    (2007)
  • Brides of the Impaler In 'Brides of the Impaler', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels saga.
    (2008)
  • The Black Train Join the adventure in 'The Black Train' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Edward Lee.
    (2009)
  • The Golem / Golemesque Experience the magic of 'The Golem / Golemesque' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Standalone Novels universe.
    (2009)
  • The Haunter of the Threshold In 'The Haunter of the Threshold', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels saga.
    (2009)
  • The Innswich Horror In 'The Innswich Horror', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels saga.
    (2010)
  • The Dunwich Romance 'The Dunwich Romance' explores themes of love and relationships in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Edward Lee.
    (2011)
  • Witch Water 'Witch Water' brings readers into a world of magic and wonder in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Edward Lee.
    (2011)
  • Going Monstering Experience the magic of 'Going Monstering' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Standalone Novels universe.
    (2011)
  • The Doll House Experience the magic of 'The Doll House' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Standalone Novels universe.
    (2017)
  • In the Year of Our Lord: 2202 'In the Year of Our Lord: 2202' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, set in the world Edward Lee has created.
    (2019)
  • White Trash Gothic Part Two Experience the magic of 'White Trash Gothic Part Two' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Standalone Novels universe.
    (2019)
  • Nipping Them in the Bud Experience the magic of 'Nipping Them in the Bud' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Standalone Novels universe.
    (2024)

Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas

7 books
  • Mr. Torso Join the adventure in 'Mr. Torso' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas series by Edward Lee.
    (1993)
  • Teratologist The Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas series continues with 'Teratologist', another thrilling entry from Edward Lee.
    (1994)
  • Room 415 Join the adventure in 'Room 415' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas series by Edward Lee.
    (2007)
  • Trolley No. 1852 In 'Trolley No. 1852', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas saga.
    (2009)
  • You Are My Everything Join the adventure in 'You Are My Everything' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas series by Edward Lee.
    (2009)
  • Pages Torn From a Travel Journal Experience the magic of 'Pages Torn From a Travel Journal' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas universe.
    (2020)
  • The Bighead’s Junk Join the adventure in 'The Bighead’s Junk' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas series by Edward Lee.
    (2023)

Publication Order of Short Story Collections

16 books
  • Inside the Works 'Inside the Works' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Short Story Collections series, set in the world Edward Lee has created.
    (1997)
  • Splatterspunk Experience the magic of 'Splatterspunk' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Short Story Collections universe.
    (1998)
  • Of Pigs and Spiders Join the adventure in 'Of Pigs and Spiders' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Short Story Collections series by Edward Lee.
    (1999)
  • The Ushers In 'The Ushers', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Short Story Collections saga.
    (1999)
  • Sex, Drugs & Power Tools 'Sex, Drugs & Power Tools' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Short Story Collections series, set in the world Edward Lee has created.
    (2002)
  • Quest For Sex, Truth & Reality Experience the magic of 'Quest For Sex, Truth & Reality' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Short Story Collections universe.
    (2002)
  • Mother Bitchfight In 'Mother Bitchfight', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Short Story Collections saga.
    (2003)
  • Haunted House and other Presidential Horrors Join the adventure in 'Haunted House and other Presidential Horrors' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Short Story Collections series by Edward Lee.
    (2007)
  • Brain Cheese Buffet Join the adventure in 'Brain Cheese Buffet' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Short Story Collections series by Edward Lee.
    (2010)
  • Bullet Through Your Face Join the adventure in 'Bullet Through Your Face' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Short Story Collections series by Edward Lee.
    (2010)
  • Carnal Surgery In 'Carnal Surgery', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Short Story Collections saga.
    (2011)
  • Mangled Meat In 'Mangled Meat', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Short Story Collections saga.
    (2011)
  • Grimoire Diabolique In 'Grimoire Diabolique', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Short Story Collections saga.
    (2011)
  • Edward Lee: Selected Stories 'Edward Lee: Selected Stories' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Short Story Collections series, set in the world Edward Lee has created.
    (2016)
  • Mr. Tilling's Basement & Other Stories The Publication Order of Short Story Collections series continues with 'Mr. Tilling's Basement & Other Stories', another thrilling entry from Edward Lee.
    (2022)
  • The Jar and Other Stories In 'The Jar and Other Stories', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Short Story Collections saga.
    (2024)

Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books

2 books
  • Practical Mysticism 'Practical Mysticism' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series, set in the world Edward Lee has created.
    (2005)
  • Bourbon Land In 'Bourbon Land', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books saga.
    (2024)

Publication Order of Children's Books

1 books
  • Vampire Lodge 'Vampire Lodge' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Children's Books series, set in the world Edward Lee has created.
    (2010)

Publication Order of Madness Heart Press Pocket Books Books

1 books
  • The Bounce House In 'The Bounce House', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Madness Heart Press Pocket Books Books saga.
    (2023)

Publication Order of Anthologies

29 books
  • Triage 'Triage' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, set in the world Edward Lee has created.
    (1990)
  • Dark Seductions Join the adventure in 'Dark Seductions' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Anthologies series by Edward Lee.
    (1993)
  • Deadly After Dark In 'Deadly After Dark', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Anthologies series by Edward Lee.
    (1994)
  • Fear the Fever Experience the magic of 'Fear the Fever' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Anthologies universe.
    (1996)
  • Darkside: Horror for the Next Millenium Experience the magic of 'Darkside: Horror for the Next Millenium' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Anthologies universe.
    (1998)
  • Grave Tales The Publication Order of Anthologies series continues with 'Grave Tales', another thrilling entry from Edward Lee.
    (2000)
  • Skull Full of Spurs Join the adventure in 'Skull Full of Spurs' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Anthologies series by Edward Lee.
    (2000)
  • Shivers The Publication Order of Anthologies series continues with 'Shivers', another thrilling entry from Edward Lee.
    (2002)
  • Shivers II 'Shivers II' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, set in the world Edward Lee has created.
    (2003)
  • Shivers III In 'Shivers III', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Anthologies saga.
    (2004)
  • Terrible Beauty, Fearful Symmetry Experience the magic of 'Terrible Beauty, Fearful Symmetry' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Anthologies universe.
    (2009)
  • Infernally Yours Join the adventure in 'Infernally Yours' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Anthologies series by Edward Lee.
    (2009)
  • Stranger by Night 'Stranger by Night' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, set in the world Edward Lee has created.
    (2011)
  • Seeds of Fear 'Seeds of Fear' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, set in the world Edward Lee has created.
    (2011)
  • Necro Files In 'Necro Files', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Anthologies saga.
    (2011)
  • Extreme Zombies Experience the magic of 'Extreme Zombies' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Anthologies universe.
    (2012)
  • Sixty-Five Stirrup Iron Road In 'Sixty-Five Stirrup Iron Road', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Anthologies saga.
    (2013)
  • Horror 101: The Way Forward In 'Horror 101: The Way Forward', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Anthologies saga.
    (2014)
  • Cornbread Nation 7: The Best of Southern Food Writing Experience the magic of 'Cornbread Nation 7: The Best of Southern Food Writing' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Anthologies universe.
    (2014)
  • The Beauty of Death In 'The Beauty of Death', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Anthologies series by Edward Lee.
    (2016)
  • The Beauty of Death, Vol. 2 In 'The Beauty of Death, Vol. 2', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Anthologies series by Edward Lee.
    (2017)
  • I Transgress The Publication Order of Anthologies series continues with 'I Transgress', another thrilling entry from Edward Lee.
    (2019)
  • A Very DC Halloween 'A Very DC Halloween' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, set in the world Edward Lee has created.
    (2019)
  • Brewtality: Extreme Horror Anthology Join the adventure in 'Brewtality: Extreme Horror Anthology' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Anthologies series by Edward Lee.
    (2020)
  • Counting Bodies Like Sheep: Extreme Horror Anthology 'Counting Bodies Like Sheep: Extreme Horror Anthology' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, set in the world Edward Lee has created.
    (2022)
  • The Horror Collection: Lost Edition The Publication Order of Anthologies series continues with 'The Horror Collection: Lost Edition', another thrilling entry from Edward Lee.
    (2023)
  • Hot Iron and Cold Blood: An Anthology of the Weird West In 'Hot Iron and Cold Blood: An Anthology of the Weird West', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Anthologies saga.
    (2023)
  • The Horror Collection: Splatterpunk Dreams Join the adventure in 'The Horror Collection: Splatterpunk Dreams' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Anthologies series by Edward Lee.
    (2024)
  • The Horror Collection Hell Edition The Publication Order of Anthologies series continues with 'The Horror Collection Hell Edition', another thrilling entry from Edward Lee.
    (2025)

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Who is Edward Lee?

Edward Lee is a bestselling author known for 13 book series containing over 107 books. Popular series include Publication Order of City Infernal Books, Publication Order of White Trash Gothic Books. Their work has captivated millions of readers worldwide.

Q: What is the best Edward Lee book series to start with?

For readers new to Edward Lee's work, we recommend starting with the Publication Order of City Infernal Books series. This series showcases the author's signature style and is considered one of their most accessible and engaging works. With 4 books, it offers a perfect entry point to Edward Lee's writing.

Q: How many books has Edward Lee written?

Edward Lee has written over 107 books across 13 different series. From thriller mysteries to fantasy adventures, their diverse body of work offers something for every reader.