About Gary Brandner
Gary Brandner was an American bestselling horror fiction author who was best known for the “Howling Trilogy” series of novels. The first book in the series titled “The Howling” would become a very popular work that in 1981 was adapted into a motion picture. For much of his later years, he lived in Reno, Nevada alongside his wife Martine Wood Brandner and several of their cats. He died in 2013 after battling esophageal cancer for several years. Recently, she has been feeling uneasy and thinks someone is watching her in addition to hearing soft noises while she sleeps. Even more telling, her house plants have been dying while the howling seems to have ramped up. He finds himself torn between the world of the furries and humans and is aware that his furry guardian angel, who is also the shado
Publication Order of The Big Brain Books
3 books in seriesPublication Order
- The Aardvark Affair(1975)
- The Beelzebub Business(1975)
- Energy Zero(1976)
Publication Order of The Howling Books
3 books in seriesPublication Order
- The Howling(1977)
- The Howling II(1978)
- The Howling III(2011)
Publication Order of Standalone Novels
19 books in seriesPublication Order
- The Players(1972)
- Offshore(1978)
- Walkers(1980)
- A Rage in Paradise(1981)
- Hellborn(1981)
- Cat People(1982)
- Quintana Roo(1984)
- The Brain Eaters(1985)
- The Wet Good-Bye(1986)
- Carrion(1986)
- Cameron's Closet(1986)
- Floater(1988)
- Doomstalker(1989)
- The Boiling Pool(1995)
- Mind Grabber(1999)
Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas
1 books in seriesPublication Order
- The Experiment(1987)
Publication Order of Anthologies
9 books in seriesPublication Order
- The Year's Best Horror Stories: Series II(1972)
- 100 Malicious Little Mysteries(1981)
- Tales of Terror(1986)
- Night Visions 7(1989)
- Hot Blood Tales of Erotic Horror(1989)
- Hotter Blood: More Tales of Erotic Horror(1991)
- Kiss and Kill(1997)
- In Laymon's Terms(2008)
- Help! Wanted: Tales of On-the-Job Terror(2011)
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Gary Brandner?
Gary Brandner is a bestselling author known for 5 book series. Their work has captivated millions of readers worldwide with compelling characters and intricate plots.
What is the best Gary Brandner book series to start with?
We recommend starting with Publication Order of The Big Brain Books as it is one of the most popular and longest-running series by this author.
How many books has Gary Brandner written?
Gary Brandner has written over 35 books across 5 different series, making them one of the most prolific authors in their genre.