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ⓘ About Rio Youers
About Rio Youers A British writer and novelist, the author Rio Youers is well known for his creative and innovative writing, largely in the horror and mystery genres. Creating a dark and foreboding ambiance within each of his books, he definitely knows how to build tension, really pushing each story to the limit. This is something that’s proven to be hugely successful for him, as not only has he gained numerous awards, but he’s reached audiences around the world. Writing both short and long fiction, his work is a testament to the sheer scope and scale of his imagination, really bringing each story to life. Taking his readers on a journey, his writing really brings his worlds and stories to life, as they’re both rich and expansive.
All Book Series by Rio Youers
End Times
Series opener · book 1 of 10 · published 2007 Co-authored · Vincent Chong
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
Northern Haunts 100 Terrifying New England Tales
Series opener · book 1 of 20 · published 2009
? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Rio Youers?
About Rio Youers A British writer and novelist, the author Rio Youers is well known for his creative and innovative writing, largely in the horror and mystery genres. Creating a dark and foreboding ambiance within each of his books, he definitely knows how to build tension, really pushing each story to the limit. This is something that's proven to be hugely successful for him, as not only has he gained numerous awards, but he's reached audiences around the world.
Which Rio Youers series should I start with?
The best place to start is the Best Horror of the Year series, the earliest of Rio Youers's multi-book series: it opens with The Best Horror of the Year: Volume One (2009) and runs to 19 books across 2009–2026, ending with Best Horror of the Year, Volume Eighteen (2026).
How many books has Rio Youers written?
Rio Youers has 54 books catalogued in this guide, published between 1999 and 2026. 19 of them belong to 1 named series — the largest being the Best Horror of the Year series with 19 books — and 35 are standalone titles, collections or anthologies.
In what order should Rio Youers's series be read?
Read each series in publication order — the numbered entries in each series follow the year each book first appeared. Rio Youers's series do not depend on one another, so they can be started in any order; by start date they are Best Horror of the Year (2009–2026, 19 books).
How are Rio Youers's books organised into series?
This guide splits Rio Youers's 54 books into 1 named series and 35 titles that stand alone or appear only in collections: Best Horror of the Year (19 books, 2009–2026).