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ⓘ About Nathan Ballingrud
The Visible Filth The Visible Filth is a story set in New Orleans, a small town with bars, college students and some crumbling relationships. Will is a bartender in a bar in New Orleans, and he lives with a woman he does not love in his house. Despite his active social life, he appears to be isolated. He only finds joy from his intense affection for a lady named Alicia his old friend and a patron of the bar. However, Alicia is already in another relationship leaving Will with a burden in his heart since his love for her can only exist as one-sided. One day there is a fight in the bar between two patrons, and as Will watches the battle, he sees many cockroaches on one side of the bar which leads him to find a cell phone. Rising to prominence with the Publication Order of Best Horror of the Year Books series, Nathan Ballingrud 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 Nathan Ballingrud
Crypt of the Moon Spider
Crypt of the Moon Spider is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Lunar Gothic Trilogy Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Nathan Ballingrud have come to expect.
Cathedral of the Drowned
Cathedral of the Drowned is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Lunar Gothic Trilogy Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Nathan Ballingrud have come to expect.
The Strange
The Strange continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Nathan Ballingrud's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Monsters of Heaven
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas with The Monsters of Heaven, another outstanding contribution from Nathan Ballingrud.
The Visible Filth
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas with The Visible Filth, another outstanding contribution from Nathan Ballingrud.
The Butcher's Table
The Butcher's Table continues the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas story arc with Nathan Ballingrud's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
North American Lake Monsters
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Collections with North American Lake Monsters, another outstanding contribution from Nathan Ballingrud.
Wounds
Wounds is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Collections series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Nathan Ballingrud have come to expect.
The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, 2010 Edition
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror Books with The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, 2010 Edition, another outstanding contribution from Nathan Ballingrud.
The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, 2011 Edition
The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, 2011 Edition is an essential installment in the Publication Order of The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Nathan Ballingrud have come to expect.
The Year's Best Dark Fantasy and Horror, 2012 Edition
The Year's Best Dark Fantasy and Horror, 2012 Edition is an essential installment in the Publication Order of The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Nathan Ballingrud have come to expect.
The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, 2013 Edition
The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, 2013 Edition continues the Publication Order of The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror Books story arc with Nathan Ballingrud's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, 2014 Edition
The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, 2014 Edition is an essential installment in the Publication Order of The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Nathan Ballingrud have come to expect.
The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, 2015 Edition
The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, 2015 Edition is an essential installment in the Publication Order of The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Nathan Ballingrud have come to expect.
The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, 2016 Edition
The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, 2016 Edition continues the Publication Order of The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror Books story arc with Nathan Ballingrud's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Year’s Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, 2017 Edition
The Year’s Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, 2017 Edition is an essential installment in the Publication Order of The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Nathan Ballingrud have come to expect.
The Year’s Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, 2018 Edition
The Year’s Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, 2018 Edition continues the Publication Order of The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror Books story arc with Nathan Ballingrud's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, 2019 Edition
The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, 2019 Edition continues the Publication Order of The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror Books story arc with Nathan Ballingrud's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, Volume 1
The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, Volume 1 continues the Publication Order of The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror Books story arc with Nathan Ballingrud's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, Volume 2
The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, Volume 2 is an essential installment in the Publication Order of The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Nathan Ballingrud have come to expect.
The Year's Best Dark Fantasy and Horror, Volume 3
The Year's Best Dark Fantasy and Horror, Volume 3 continues the Publication Order of The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror Books story arc with Nathan Ballingrud's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, Volume 4
The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, Volume 4 is an essential installment in the Publication Order of The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Nathan Ballingrud have come to expect.
The Year’s Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, Volume 5
The Year’s Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, Volume 5 continues the Publication Order of The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror Books story arc with Nathan Ballingrud's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Best Horror of the Year: Volume One
The Best Horror of the Year: Volume One is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Best Horror of the Year Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Nathan Ballingrud have come to expect.
The Best Horror of the Year: Volume Two
The Best Horror of the Year: Volume Two continues the Publication Order of Best Horror of the Year Books story arc with Nathan Ballingrud's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Best Horror of the Year: Volume Three
The Best Horror of the Year: Volume Three continues the Publication Order of Best Horror of the Year Books story arc with Nathan Ballingrud's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Best Horror of the Year: Volume Four
The Best Horror of the Year: Volume Four is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Best Horror of the Year Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Nathan Ballingrud have come to expect.
The Best Horror of the Year Volume Five
The Best Horror of the Year Volume Five continues the Publication Order of Best Horror of the Year Books story arc with Nathan Ballingrud's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Best Horror of the Year: Volume Six
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Best Horror of the Year Books with The Best Horror of the Year: Volume Six, another outstanding contribution from Nathan Ballingrud.
The Best Horror of the Year: Volume Seven
The Best Horror of the Year: Volume Seven is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Best Horror of the Year Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Nathan Ballingrud have come to expect.
The Best Horror of the Year: Volume Eight
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Best Horror of the Year Books with The Best Horror of the Year: Volume Eight, another outstanding contribution from Nathan Ballingrud.
The Best Horror of the Year: Volume Nine
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Best Horror of the Year Books with The Best Horror of the Year: Volume Nine, another outstanding contribution from Nathan Ballingrud.
The Best Horror of the Year: Volume Ten
The Best Horror of the Year: Volume Ten is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Best Horror of the Year Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Nathan Ballingrud have come to expect.
The Best of the Best Horror of the Year: 10 Years of Essential Short Horror Fiction
The Best of the Best Horror of the Year: 10 Years of Essential Short Horror Fiction continues the Publication Order of Best Horror of the Year Books story arc with Nathan Ballingrud's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Best Horror of the Year: Volume Eleven
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Best Horror of the Year Books with The Best Horror of the Year: Volume Eleven, another outstanding contribution from Nathan Ballingrud.
The Best Horror of the Year: Volume Twelve
The Best Horror of the Year: Volume Twelve is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Best Horror of the Year Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Nathan Ballingrud have come to expect.
The Best Horror of the Year Volume Thirteen
The Best Horror of the Year Volume Thirteen is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Best Horror of the Year Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Nathan Ballingrud have come to expect.
The Best Horror of the Year, Volume Fourteen
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Best Horror of the Year Books with The Best Horror of the Year, Volume Fourteen, another outstanding contribution from Nathan Ballingrud.
The Best Horror of the Year, Volume Fifteen
The Best Horror of the Year, Volume Fifteen is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Best Horror of the Year Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Nathan Ballingrud have come to expect.
The Best Horror of the Year, Volume Sixteen
The Best Horror of the Year, Volume Sixteen continues the Publication Order of Best Horror of the Year Books story arc with Nathan Ballingrud's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Best Horror of the Year, Volume Seventeen
The Best Horror of the Year, Volume Seventeen continues the Publication Order of Best Horror of the Year Books story arc with Nathan Ballingrud's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Breaking Windows
Breaking Windows continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Nathan Ballingrud's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Year's Best Fantasy and Horror: Seventeenth Annual Collection
Year's Best Fantasy and Horror: Seventeenth Annual Collection is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Nathan Ballingrud have come to expect.
Inferno
Inferno is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Nathan Ballingrud have come to expect.
Booklife
Booklife is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Nathan Ballingrud have come to expect.
Twenty-First Annual Collection
Twenty-First Annual Collection continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Nathan Ballingrud's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Ravens in the Library
Ravens in the Library continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Nathan Ballingrud's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Best Horror of the Year: Volume Two
The Best Horror of the Year: Volume Two continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Nathan Ballingrud's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, 2010 Edition
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, 2010 Edition, another outstanding contribution from Nathan Ballingrud.
Teeth: Vampire Tales
Teeth: Vampire Tales continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Nathan Ballingrud's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Recent Weird
The Recent Weird continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Nathan Ballingrud's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
New Cthulhu: The Recent Weird
New Cthulhu: The Recent Weird is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Nathan Ballingrud have come to expect.
The Best Horror of the Year: Volume Six
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with The Best Horror of the Year: Volume Six, another outstanding contribution from Nathan Ballingrud.
Fearful Symmetries
Fearful Symmetries is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Nathan Ballingrud have come to expect.
The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, 2014 Edition
The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, 2014 Edition is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Nathan Ballingrud have come to expect.
Monstrous Affections: An Anthology of Beastly Tales
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with Monstrous Affections: An Anthology of Beastly Tales, another outstanding contribution from Nathan Ballingrud.
The Best Horror of the Year: Volume Seven
The Best Horror of the Year: Volume Seven is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Nathan Ballingrud have come to expect.
Best New Horror #26
Best New Horror #26 continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Nathan Ballingrud's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Best American Science Fiction and Fantasy 2015
The Best American Science Fiction and Fantasy 2015 is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Nathan Ballingrud have come to expect.
Nightmare Magazine, Issue 83
Nightmare Magazine, Issue 83 is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Nathan Ballingrud have come to expect.
Final Cuts: New Tales of Hollywood Horror and Other Spectacles
Final Cuts: New Tales of Hollywood Horror and Other Spectacles is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Nathan Ballingrud have come to expect.
Edited By
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with Edited By, another outstanding contribution from Nathan Ballingrud.
Body Shocks
Body Shocks is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Nathan Ballingrud have come to expect.
Beyond the Veil
Beyond the Veil continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Nathan Ballingrud's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Screams from the Dark
Screams from the Dark continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Nathan Ballingrud's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
All Hallows Eve
All Hallows Eve continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Nathan Ballingrud's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Nathan Ballingrud?
Nathan Ballingrud is a bestselling author known for 7 book series containing over 66 books. Popular series include Publication Order of Lunar Gothic Trilogy Books, Publication Order of Standalone Novels, Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas. Their work spans multiple genres and has captivated millions of readers worldwide.
What is the best Nathan Ballingrud series to start with?
For readers new to Nathan Ballingrud's work, the Publication Order of Best Horror of the Year Books series is the ideal entry point. It showcases the author's signature style and contains 18 books. Begin with The Best Horror of the Year: Volume One to start from the very beginning.
How many books has Nathan Ballingrud written?
Nathan Ballingrud has written over 66 books across 7 series. This prolific output covers multiple genres, making them one of the most versatile authors in contemporary fiction.
Should I read Nathan Ballingrud books in order?
Yes, reading Nathan Ballingrud'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 Nathan Ballingrud write in?
Nathan Ballingrud writes primarily in fiction. With 7 series across 66 books, the author has explored a wide range of themes and storytelling approaches throughout their career.
Are Nathan Ballingrud's books standalone or must they be read as a series?
Most of Nathan Ballingrud'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 Nathan Ballingrud's most popular book?
Based on reader reviews and sales data, Nathan Ballingrud's most celebrated works come from the Publication Order of Best Horror of the Year Books series. The first book, The Best Horror of the Year: Volume One, is widely considered the ideal starting point and consistently receives outstanding reader ratings.