Jack Ketchum
7
Book Series
84
Total Books
📚 Where to Start?
Publication Order of Anthologies
Best for beginners - Start with "Triage" (1990)
Publication Order of Standalone Novels
Popular choice - Start with "Laramie Plains" (1974)
Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas
Popular choice - Start with "The Box" (1994)
Publication Order of Short Story Collections
Popular choice - Start with "The Exit at Toledo Blade Boulevard" (1998)
About the Author
Jack Ketchum is the pen name of American horror novelist Dallas Mayr. Born in Livingstone, NJ, Ketchum has worked as a lumber sales representative, a teacher, and actor before becoming a novelist. As a teenager, he had the honor of meeting “Psycho” author, Robert Bloch, who would become his mentor and friend until his death in 1994. He credits the chance acquaintance he made with Henry Miller while he was interning at the Scott Meredith Literary Agency as the turning point in his budding writing career. Henry Miller invited the young Ketchum into his Pacific Palisades home, and soon after became his agent, helping him publish his first novel “Off Season”. His first novel Off Season went on to receive widespread popularity and critical acclaim. In fact, the book received extraordinary prais. Jack Ketchum is the author of over 84 books across 7 series. Their most famous work is the Publication Order of Anthologies series, which has garnered millions of readers worldwide. With such a prolific career, Jack Ketchum has established themselves as one of the most influential authors in contemporary fiction.
Book Series in Publication Order
Publication Order of Off Season Books
2 books
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Off Season In 'Off Season', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Off Season Books saga.(1980) ⭐ Start here
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Offspring 'Offspring' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Off Season Books series, set in the world Jack Ketchum has created.(1991) ⭐ Start here
Publication Order of Standalone Novels
19 books
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Laramie Plains Join the adventure in 'Laramie Plains' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Jack Ketchum.(1974)
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Border Dawn Experience the magic of 'Border Dawn' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Standalone Novels universe.(1976)
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Hide and Seek The Publication Order of Standalone Novels series continues with 'Hide and Seek', another thrilling entry from Jack Ketchum.(1980)
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Dead or alive In 'Dead or alive', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Jack Ketchum.(1982)
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The Guns of Amarillo Experience the magic of 'The Guns of Amarillo' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Standalone Novels universe.(1982)
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Winchester pass The Publication Order of Standalone Novels series continues with 'Winchester pass', another thrilling entry from Jack Ketchum.(1982)
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Cover In 'Cover', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels saga.(1987)
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She Wakes The Publication Order of Standalone Novels series continues with 'She Wakes', another thrilling entry from Jack Ketchum.(1989)
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The Girl Next Door Experience the magic of 'The Girl Next Door' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Standalone Novels universe.(1989)
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Trail to Nowhere The Publication Order of Standalone Novels series continues with 'Trail to Nowhere', another thrilling entry from Jack Ketchum.(1991)
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Joyride / Road Kill In 'Joyride / Road Kill', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Jack Ketchum.(1994)
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Stranglehold The Publication Order of Standalone Novels series continues with 'Stranglehold', another thrilling entry from Jack Ketchum.(1995)
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Only Child Join the adventure in 'Only Child' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Jack Ketchum.(1995)
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Red In 'Red', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels saga.(1996)
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The Passenger In 'The Passenger', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels saga.(1996)
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Ladies' Night In 'Ladies' Night', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels saga.(1997)
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Station Two Experience the magic of 'Station Two' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Standalone Novels universe.(2001)
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The Lost Join the adventure in 'The Lost' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Jack Ketchum.(2001)
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Old Flames Experience the magic of 'Old Flames' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Standalone Novels universe.(2008)
Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas
8 books
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The Box 'The Box' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas series, set in the world Jack Ketchum has created.(1994)
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Gone 'Gone' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas series, set in the world Jack Ketchum has created.(2000)
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The Haunt 'The Haunt' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas series, set in the world Jack Ketchum has created.(2001)
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The Crossings 'The Crossings' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas series, set in the world Jack Ketchum has created.(2003)
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Weed Species 'Weed Species' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas series, set in the world Jack Ketchum has created.(2006)
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Book of Souls 'Book of Souls' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas series, set in the world Jack Ketchum has created.(2008)
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Notes from the Cat House The Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas series continues with 'Notes from the Cat House', another thrilling entry from Jack Ketchum.(2013)
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Gorilla In My Room 'Gorilla In My Room' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas series, set in the world Jack Ketchum has created.(2019)
Publication Order of Short Story Collections
8 books
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The Exit at Toledo Blade Boulevard 'The Exit at Toledo Blade Boulevard' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Short Story Collections series, set in the world Jack Ketchum has created.(1998)
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Right to Life Join the adventure in 'Right to Life' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Short Story Collections series by Jack Ketchum.(1998)
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Broken on the Wheel of Sex In 'Broken on the Wheel of Sex', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Short Story Collections saga.(1999)
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Peaceable Kingdom Epic fantasy awaits in 'Peaceable Kingdom', a landmark novel in the Publication Order of Short Story Collections series by Jack Ketchum.(2003)
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Closing Time and Other Stories 'Closing Time and Other Stories' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Short Story Collections series, set in the world Jack Ketchum has created.(2007)
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Triptych Experience the magic of 'Triptych' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Short Story Collections universe.(2012)
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Night Terrors III The Publication Order of Short Story Collections series continues with 'Night Terrors III', another thrilling entry from Jack Ketchum.(2014)
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What They Wrote Join the adventure in 'What They Wrote' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Short Story Collections series by Jack Ketchum.(2015)
Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books
2 books
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Turning Japanese 'Turning Japanese' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series, set in the world Jack Ketchum has created.(2013)
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Writers On Writing Join the adventure in 'Writers On Writing' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series by Jack Ketchum.(2015)
Publication Order of D.O.A.: Extreme Horror Anthology Books
3 books
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D.O.A. Join the adventure in 'D.O.A.' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of D.O.A.: Extreme Horror Anthology Books series by Jack Ketchum.(2011)
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D.O.A. II 'D.O.A. II' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of D.O.A.: Extreme Horror Anthology Books series, set in the world Jack Ketchum has created.(2013)
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DOA III 'DOA III' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of D.O.A.: Extreme Horror Anthology Books series, set in the world Jack Ketchum has created.(2017)
Publication Order of Anthologies
42 books
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Triage 'Triage' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, set in the world Jack Ketchum has created.(1990)
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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 Jack Ketchum.(1994)
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Vampire Detectives 'Vampire Detectives' follows a thrilling investigation in the acclaimed Publication Order of Anthologies series by Jack Ketchum.(1995)
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Fear the Fever Experience the magic of 'Fear the Fever' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Anthologies universe.(1996)
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Skull Full of Spurs Join the adventure in 'Skull Full of Spurs' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Anthologies series by Jack Ketchum.(2000)
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October Dreams 'October Dreams' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, set in the world Jack Ketchum has created.(2000)
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Tails of Wonder and Imagination Experience the magic of 'Tails of Wonder and Imagination' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Anthologies universe.(2001)
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Fourteenth Annual Collection 'Fourteenth Annual Collection' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, set in the world Jack Ketchum has created.(2001)
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Stranger: Dark Tales of Eerie Encounters In 'Stranger: Dark Tales of Eerie Encounters', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Anthologies saga.(2002)
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Shivers The Publication Order of Anthologies series continues with 'Shivers', another thrilling entry from Jack Ketchum.(2002)
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Tales from a Darker State In 'Tales from a Darker State', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Anthologies saga.(2003)
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Fear of the Unknown Experience the magic of 'Fear of the Unknown' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Anthologies universe.(2005)
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Masques V 'Masques V' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, set in the world Jack Ketchum has created.(2006)
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Mondo Zombie 'Mondo Zombie' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, set in the world Jack Ketchum has created.(2006)
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Jack Haringa Must Die! Join the adventure in 'Jack Haringa Must Die!' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Anthologies series by Jack Ketchum.(2008)
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The Best of Cemetery Dance II 'The Best of Cemetery Dance II' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, set in the world Jack Ketchum has created.(2008)
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In Laymon's Terms Experience the magic of 'In Laymon's Terms' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Anthologies universe.(2008)
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Zombies: Encounters with the Hungry Dead In 'Zombies: Encounters with the Hungry Dead', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Anthologies series by Jack Ketchum.(2009)
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The World Is Dead In 'The World Is Dead', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Anthologies series by Jack Ketchum.(2009)
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A Hacked-Up Holiday Massacre 'A Hacked-Up Holiday Massacre' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, set in the world Jack Ketchum has created.(2011)
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Horror for Good 'Horror for Good' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, set in the world Jack Ketchum has created.(2012)
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Psychos The Publication Order of Anthologies series continues with 'Psychos', another thrilling entry from Jack Ketchum.(2012)
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Chiral Mad 'Chiral Mad' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, set in the world Jack Ketchum has created.(2012)
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Fear the Abyss Join the adventure in 'Fear the Abyss' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Anthologies series by Jack Ketchum.(2012)
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Shock Totem 6: Curious Tales of the Macabre and Twisted In 'Shock Totem 6: Curious Tales of the Macabre and Twisted', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Anthologies saga.(2013)
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Beware the Dark #1 'Beware the Dark #1' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, set in the world Jack Ketchum has created.(2013)
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Mister October, Volume II Experience the magic of 'Mister October, Volume II' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Anthologies universe.(2013)
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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)
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Chiral Mad 2 The Publication Order of Anthologies series continues with 'Chiral Mad 2', another thrilling entry from Jack Ketchum.(2013)
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Turn Down the Lights The Publication Order of Anthologies series continues with 'Turn Down the Lights', another thrilling entry from Jack Ketchum.(2013)
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Piercing the Darkness In 'Piercing the Darkness', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Anthologies saga.(2014)
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Now Write! Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror Epic fantasy awaits in 'Now Write! Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror', a landmark novel in the Publication Order of Anthologies series by Jack Ketchum.(2014)
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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)
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Cemetery Dance: Issue 71 'Cemetery Dance: Issue 71' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, set in the world Jack Ketchum has created.(2014)
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Suspended In Dusk The Publication Order of Anthologies series continues with 'Suspended In Dusk', another thrilling entry from Jack Ketchum.(2014)
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Insidious Assassins Experience the magic of 'Insidious Assassins' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Anthologies universe.(2015)
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Chiral Mad 3 'Chiral Mad 3' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, set in the world Jack Ketchum has created.(2016)
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Beast:Revelations - A Dark Ethology - Volume 2 In 'Beast:Revelations - A Dark Ethology - Volume 2', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Anthologies saga.(2016)
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Cemetery Riots The Publication Order of Anthologies series continues with 'Cemetery Riots', another thrilling entry from Jack Ketchum.(2016)
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Dark Places, Evil Faces 'Dark Places, Evil Faces' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, set in the world Jack Ketchum has created.(2017)
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Chiral Mad 4 The Publication Order of Anthologies series continues with 'Chiral Mad 4', another thrilling entry from Jack Ketchum.(2018)
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Freedom of Screech 'Freedom of Screech' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, set in the world Jack Ketchum has created.(2019)
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who is Jack Ketchum?
Jack Ketchum is a bestselling author known for 7 book series containing over 84 books. Popular series include Publication Order of Off Season Books, Publication Order of Standalone Novels, Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas. Their work has captivated millions of readers worldwide.
Q: What is the best Jack Ketchum book series to start with?
For readers new to Jack Ketchum's work, we recommend starting with the Publication Order of Anthologies series. This series showcases the author's signature style and is considered one of their most accessible and engaging works. With 42 books, it offers a perfect entry point to Jack Ketchum's writing.
Q: How many books has Jack Ketchum written?
Jack Ketchum has written over 84 books across 7 different series. From thriller mysteries to fantasy adventures, their diverse body of work offers something for every reader.