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ⓘ About Richard Christian Matheson
Richard Christian Matheson Many sons (and daughters) have successfully stepped out from the long shadow their accomplished fathers can cast; Kim Stafford, son of Consultant in Poetry for the Library of Congress William Stafford, Michael Douglas, son of Oscar winning actor and centenarian Kirk Douglas, and sixth US President, John Quincy Adams, son of John Adams, founding father and second president of the United States. Some shadows cast are longer than others. Richard Christian Matheson has managed to do what can be a difficult path for a son of a famous person. His father, Richard Burton Matheson, was a well-known and highly respected author of many award winning horror screenplays, novels, and short stories, with a huge collection of writings. Rising to prominence with the Publication Order of Anthologies series, Richard Christian Matheson 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 Richard Christian Matheson
Created By
Created By continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Richard Christian Matheson's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Holiday
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas with Holiday, another outstanding contribution from Richard Christian Matheson.
The Ritual of Illusion
The Ritual of Illusion is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Richard Christian Matheson have come to expect.
Scars and Other Distinguishing Marks
Scars and Other Distinguishing Marks is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Short Story Collections series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Richard Christian Matheson have come to expect.
Scars and Other Distinguishing Marks
Scars and Other Distinguishing Marks is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Short Story Collections series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Richard Christian Matheson have come to expect.
Dystopia
Dystopia is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Short Story Collections series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Richard Christian Matheson have come to expect.
Zoopraxis
Zoopraxis is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Short Story Collections series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Richard Christian Matheson have come to expect.
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 Richard Christian Matheson 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 Richard Christian Matheson'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 Richard Christian Matheson'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 Richard Christian Matheson 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 Richard Christian Matheson'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 Richard Christian Matheson.
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 Richard Christian Matheson 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 Richard Christian Matheson.
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 Richard Christian Matheson.
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 Richard Christian Matheson 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 Richard Christian Matheson'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 Richard Christian Matheson.
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 Richard Christian Matheson 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 Richard Christian Matheson 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 Richard Christian Matheson.
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 Richard Christian Matheson 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 Richard Christian Matheson'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 Richard Christian Matheson's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Whispers
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with Whispers, another outstanding contribution from Richard Christian Matheson.
Shadows 2
Shadows 2 is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Richard Christian Matheson have come to expect.
Dark Forces: New Stories of Suspense and Supernatural Horror
Dark Forces: New Stories of Suspense and Supernatural Horror continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Richard Christian Matheson's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Death
A gripping mystery unfolds in Death as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Anthologies series showcases Richard Christian Matheson's mastery of suspense.
Hot Blood Tales of Erotic Horror
A gripping mystery unfolds in Hot Blood Tales of Erotic Horror as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Anthologies series showcases Richard Christian Matheson's mastery of suspense.
Razored Saddles
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with Razored Saddles, another outstanding contribution from Richard Christian Matheson.
Splatter-Punks: The Definitive Anthology
Splatter-Punks: The Definitive Anthology is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Richard Christian Matheson have come to expect.
The Year's Best Fantasy and Horror Fourth Annual Collection
The Year's Best Fantasy and Horror Fourth Annual Collection continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Richard Christian Matheson's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Fourth Annual Collection
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with Fourth Annual Collection, another outstanding contribution from Richard Christian Matheson.
The Bradbury Chronicles
The Bradbury Chronicles continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Richard Christian Matheson's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Little Book of Horrors: Tiny Tales of Terror
The Little Book of Horrors: Tiny Tales of Terror continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Richard Christian Matheson's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Mammoth Book of Vampires
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with The Mammoth Book of Vampires, another outstanding contribution from Richard Christian Matheson.
Best New Horror 6
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with Best New Horror 6, another outstanding contribution from Richard Christian Matheson.
Dark Terrors
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with Dark Terrors, another outstanding contribution from Richard Christian Matheson.
Dark of the Night
Dark of the Night is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Richard Christian Matheson have come to expect.
Robert Bloch's Psychos
Robert Bloch's Psychos is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Richard Christian Matheson have come to expect.
The Mammoth Book of Best New Horror 8
The Mammoth Book of Best New Horror 8 continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Richard Christian Matheson's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Millenium
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with Millenium, another outstanding contribution from Richard Christian Matheson.
Dark Terrors 4
Dark Terrors 4 continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Richard Christian Matheson's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Dark Terrors 5
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with Dark Terrors 5, another outstanding contribution from Richard Christian Matheson.
Dark Masques
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with Dark Masques, another outstanding contribution from Richard Christian Matheson.
Dark Terrors 6
Dark Terrors 6 continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Richard Christian Matheson's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Shrouded by Darkness: Tales of Terror
Shrouded by Darkness: Tales of Terror continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Richard Christian Matheson's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Best New Horror 18
Best New Horror 18 is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Richard Christian Matheson have come to expect.
Dark Delicacies II: Fear
Dark Delicacies II: Fear is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Richard Christian Matheson have come to expect.
Hellbound Hearts
Hellbound Hearts explores the depths of love and connection in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Anthologies series by Richard Christian Matheson.
Werewolves and Shape Shifters: Encounters with the Beasts Within
Werewolves and Shape Shifters: Encounters with the Beasts Within continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Richard Christian Matheson's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Visitants
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with Visitants, another outstanding contribution from Richard Christian Matheson.
A Book of Horrors
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with A Book of Horrors, another outstanding contribution from Richard Christian Matheson.
The Best Horror of the Year: Volume Three
The Best Horror of the Year: Volume Three continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Richard Christian Matheson's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Devil's Coattails
The Devil's Coattails continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Richard Christian Matheson's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Mammoth Book of Body Horror
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with The Mammoth Book of Body Horror, another outstanding contribution from Richard Christian Matheson.
Mammoth Books presents That Haunted Feeling
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with Mammoth Books presents That Haunted Feeling, another outstanding contribution from Richard Christian Matheson.
Four For Fantasy
Four For Fantasy is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Richard Christian Matheson have come to expect.
Flotsam Fantastique: The Souvenir Book of World Fantasy Convention 2013
Flotsam Fantastique: The Souvenir Book of World Fantasy Convention 2013 is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Richard Christian Matheson have come to expect.
Hell Comes To Hollywood, Volume II
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with Hell Comes To Hollywood, Volume II, another outstanding contribution from Richard Christian Matheson.
Darker Terrors 7
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with Darker Terrors 7, another outstanding contribution from Richard Christian Matheson.
Cemetery Riots
Cemetery Riots is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Richard Christian Matheson have come to expect.
Corruption at the Crossroad
Corruption at the Crossroad is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Richard Christian Matheson have come to expect.
Best New Horror 28
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with Best New Horror 28, another outstanding contribution from Richard Christian Matheson.
The Mammoth Book of Halloween Stories
The Mammoth Book of Halloween Stories continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Richard Christian Matheson's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
A Time For Violence
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with A Time For Violence, another outstanding contribution from Richard Christian Matheson.
Freedom of Screech
Freedom of Screech is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Richard Christian Matheson have come to expect.
Body Shocks
Body Shocks is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Richard Christian Matheson have come to expect.
Best New Horror #31
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with Best New Horror #31, another outstanding contribution from Richard Christian Matheson.
Little Deaths
A gripping mystery unfolds in Little Deaths as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Anthologies series showcases Richard Christian Matheson's mastery of suspense.
? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Richard Christian Matheson?
Richard Christian Matheson is a bestselling author known for 5 book series containing over 71 books. Popular series include Publication Order of Standalone Novels, Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas, Publication Order of Short Story Collections. Their work spans multiple genres and has captivated millions of readers worldwide.
What is the best Richard Christian Matheson series to start with?
For readers new to Richard Christian Matheson's work, the Publication Order of Anthologies series is the ideal entry point. It showcases the author's signature style and contains 46 books. Begin with Whispers to start from the very beginning.
How many books has Richard Christian Matheson written?
Richard Christian Matheson has written over 71 books across 5 series. This prolific output covers multiple genres, making them one of the most versatile authors in contemporary fiction.
Should I read Richard Christian Matheson books in order?
Yes, reading Richard Christian Matheson'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 Richard Christian Matheson write in?
Richard Christian Matheson writes primarily in fiction. With 5 series across 71 books, the author has explored a wide range of themes and storytelling approaches throughout their career.
Are Richard Christian Matheson's books standalone or must they be read as a series?
Most of Richard Christian Matheson'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 Richard Christian Matheson's most popular book?
Based on reader reviews and sales data, Richard Christian Matheson's most celebrated works come from the Publication Order of Anthologies series. The first book, Whispers, is widely considered the ideal starting point and consistently receives outstanding reader ratings.