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ⓘ About Robert McCammon
Robert McCammon is arguably the most accomplished writer of historical fiction and modern horror. He is the author of fourteen horror and fantasy novels and short stories- and nearly all of them were published in the period between 1978 and 1998. Early Life Robert McCammon was born on the 17th of July, 1952, in Birmingham, Jefferson County, to Jack and Barbara Bundy McCammon. Most of his early years were spent in Birmingham’s East Lake Community. He began the art of writing when he was only ten years old. His childhood stories focused on aliens, cowboys and fantastic monsters. He wasn’t athletic and had very few friends, so, he decided to write stories where he portrayed himself as popular and excellent in sports.
All Book Series by Robert McCammon
The Wolf's Hour: Dramatized Adaptation
Latest in the series · book 9 of 9 · published 2021 Anthology · Robert R. McCammon
McCammon's Shoppe of Olde Curiosities
Latest in the series · book 3 of 3 · published 2026
The First Chronicles of Greystone Bay
Series opener · book 1 of 17 · published 1985
The Year's Best Fantasy and Horror: Third Annual Collection
Book 6 of 17 · published 1989
Demons: Encounters with the Devil and His Minions, Fallen Angels, and the Possessed
Book 14 of 17 · published 2011
Shadow Show: All-New Stories in Celebration of Ray Bradbury
Book 15 of 17 · published 2012
? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Robert McCammon?
Robert McCammon is arguably the most accomplished writer of historical fiction and modern horror. He is the author of fourteen horror and fantasy novels and short stories- and nearly all of them were published in the period between 1978 and 1998. Early Life Robert McCammon was born on the 17th of July, 1952, in Birmingham, Jefferson County, to Jack and Barbara Bundy McCammon.
Which Robert McCammon series should I start with?
The best place to start is the Robert R. McCammon Standalone Novels series, the earliest of Robert McCammon's multi-book series: it opens with Baal (1978) and runs to 14 books across 1978–2018, ending with The Listener (2018). Robert McCammon's other series stand alone, so they can be read in any order.
How many books has Robert McCammon written?
Robert McCammon has 86 books catalogued in this guide, published between 1978 and 2026. 69 of them belong to 7 named series — the largest being the Robert R. McCammon Short Stories/Novellas series with 18 books — and 17 are standalone titles, collections or anthologies.
In what order should Robert McCammon's series be read?
Read each series in publication order — the numbered entries in each series follow the year each book first appeared. Robert McCammon's series do not depend on one another, so they can be started in any order; by start date they are Robert R. McCammon Standalone Novels (1978–2018, 14 books), Robert R. McCammon Short Stories/Novellas (1985–2015, 18 books) and Michael Gallatin (1989–2021, 9 books), plus 3 more.
How are Robert McCammon's books organised into series?
This guide splits Robert McCammon's 86 books into 7 named series and 17 titles that stand alone or appear only in collections: Robert R. McCammon Short Stories/Novellas (18 books, 1985–2015); Robert R. McCammon Standalone Novels (14 books, 1978–2018); Matthew Corbett (12 books, 2002–2024); Michael Gallatin (9 books, 1989–2021); Robert R. McCammon Short Story Collections (3 books, 1989–2026), plus 2 further series.