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ⓘ About John Langan
John Langan is an American author that became famous for his contemporary horror novels and short stories. For his efforts, the author has been awarded the International Horror Guild Prize and a Bram Stoker Award. +Biography John Langan isn’t the most open person, at least with regards to his personal life. The author is more than happy to interact with his fans on everything from the intricacies of his books to the thrilling aspect of famous monsters like Dracula. However, that courtesy and level of openness is primarily restricted to the author’s public interests and professional life. When it comes to his personal life, though, particularly the nature of his upbringing, John Langan is a little more reserved.
All Book Series by John Langan
Children of the Fang and Other Genealogies
Latest in the series · book 3 of 3 · published 2020
Mr. Gaunt and Other Uneasy Encounters
Series opener · book 1 of 5 · published 2008
The Wide, Carnivorous Sky and Other Monstrous Geographies
Book 2 of 5 · published 2013
Lost in the Dark and Other Excursions
Latest in the series · book 5 of 5 · published 2025
The Masque of the Red Death: Fine Art Edition
Single-title series · published 1842 Co-authored · Steven Archer
Lost and Found
Series opener · book 1 of 25 · published 2002 Anthology · Anne Schraff
Blood Is Thicker
Book 8 of 25 · published 2004 Anthology · Paul Langan,D.M. Blackwell
Brothers in Arms
Book 9 of 25 · published 2004 Anthology · Paul Langan,Ben Alirez
Breaking Point
Book 17 of 25 · published 2010 Anthology · Paul Langan,Karyn Langhorne Folan
The Chosen
Book 23 of 25 · published 2020 Anthology · Paul Langan,Karyn Langhorne Folan
On the Run
Latest in the series · book 25 of 25 · published 2025 Anthology · Karyn Langhorne Folan
The Best Horror of the Year: Volume One
Series opener · book 1 of 19 · published 2009
The Best of the Best Horror of the Year: 10 Years of Essential Short Horror Fiction
Book 11 of 19 · published 2018
Best Horror of the Year, Volume Eighteen
Latest in the series · book 19 of 19 · published 2026
The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, 2010 Edition
Series opener · book 1 of 15 · published 2010
The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, 2011 Edition
Book 2 of 15 · published 2011
The Year's Best Dark Fantasy and Horror, 2012 Edition
Book 3 of 15 · published 2012
The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, 2013 Edition
Book 4 of 15 · published 2013
The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, 2014 Edition
Book 5 of 15 · published 2014
The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, 2015 Edition
Book 6 of 15 · published 2015
The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, 2016 Edition
Book 7 of 15 · published 2016
The Year’s Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, 2017 Edition
Book 8 of 15 · published 2017
The Year’s Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, 2018 Edition
Book 9 of 15 · published 2018
The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, 2019 Edition
Book 10 of 15 · published 2020
The Year's Best Dark Fantasy and Horror, Volume 3
Book 13 of 15 · published 2022
The Year’s Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, Volume 5
Latest in the series · book 15 of 15 · published 2024
Classic Victorian & Edwardian Ghost Stories
Series opener · book 1 of 71 · published 1996
Poe: 19 New Tales of Suspense, Dark Fantasy, and Horror Inspired by Edgar Allan Poe
Book 3 of 71 · published 2008
The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, 2010 Edition
Book 5 of 71 · published 2010
Lovecraft and Influence: His Predecessors and Successors
Book 20 of 71 · published 2013
The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, 2013 Edition
Book 24 of 71 · published 2013
Shock Totem 9.5: Holiday Tales of the Macabre and Twisted - Halloween 2014
Book 27 of 71 · published 2014
The Lovecraftian Poe: Essays on Influence, Reception, Interpretation, and Transformation
Book 42 of 71 · published 2017
Behold! Oddities, Curiosities and Undefinable Wonders
Book 43 of 71 · published 2017
Penumbra No. 4 : A Journal of Weird Fiction and Criticism
Book 64 of 71 · published 2023
Unquiet Slumbers: An Anthology of Folk Horror Tales
Book 65 of 71 · published 2024
? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is John Langan?
John Langan is an American author that became famous for his contemporary horror novels and short stories. For his efforts, the author has been awarded the International Horror Guild Prize and a Bram Stoker Award. +Biography John Langan isn’t the most open person, at least with regards to his personal life. The author is more than happy to interact with his fans on everything from the intricacies of his books to the thrilling aspect of famous monsters like Dracula.
Which John Langan series should I start with?
The best place to start is the Bluford High series, the earliest of John Langan's multi-book series: it opens with Lost and Found (2002) and runs to 25 books across 2002–2025, ending with On the Run (2025).
How many books has John Langan written?
John Langan has 140 books catalogued in this guide, published between 1842 and 2026. 59 of them belong to 3 named series — the largest being the Bluford High series with 25 books — and 81 are standalone titles, collections or anthologies.
In what order should John Langan's series be read?
Read each series in publication order — the numbered entries in each series follow the year each book first appeared. John Langan's series do not depend on one another, so they can be started in any order; by start date they are Bluford High (2002–2025, 25 books).
How are John Langan's books organised into series?
This guide splits John Langan's 140 books into 3 named series and 81 titles that stand alone or appear only in collections: Bluford High (25 books, 2002–2025); Best Horror of the Year (19 books, 2009–2026); The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror (15 books, 2010–2024).