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ⓘ About Simon Bestwick
Simon Bestwick is an English author of horror novels. Acknowledged as one of the best modern British horror authors by Ramsey Campbell, his works include; The Faceless, Tide of Souls, Pictures of the Dark, A Hazy Shade of Winter, Angels of the Silences, and Let Drink to the Dead. Hell’s Ditch (2015) The first title introduces Helen the heroine of the story. She is continuously haunted by the ghosts of her family massacred by the regional commander of the Reapers, Tereus Winterborn. In her journey, she gathers alliances, Darrow, Danny, Gevaudan Shoal and Alanah. Winterborn is a man determined to do whatever it takes to ensure that he becomes the Reaper’s Supreme Commander. To Winterborn, Dr. Rising to prominence with the Publication Order of Best Horror of the Year Books series, Simon Bestwick 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 Simon Bestwick
Hell's Ditch
Hell's Ditch is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Black Road Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Simon Bestwick have come to expect.
Devil's Highway
Devil's Highway continues the Publication Order of Black Road Books story arc with Simon Bestwick's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Wolf's Hill
Wolf's Hill continues the Publication Order of Black Road Books story arc with Simon Bestwick's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Faceless
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with The Faceless, another outstanding contribution from Simon Bestwick.
The Feast of All Souls
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with The Feast of All Souls, another outstanding contribution from Simon Bestwick.
A Different Kind of Light
A Different Kind of Light continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Simon Bestwick's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Devils Of London
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with Devils Of London, another outstanding contribution from Simon Bestwick.
Black Mountain
Black Mountain continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Simon Bestwick's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Narrows
The Narrows continues the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas story arc with Simon Bestwick's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Dermot
Dermot continues the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas story arc with Simon Bestwick's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Breakwater
Breakwater is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Simon Bestwick have come to expect.
Roth-Steyr
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas with Roth-Steyr, another outstanding contribution from Simon Bestwick.
Jaeger
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas with Jaeger, another outstanding contribution from Simon Bestwick.
A Hazy Shade Of Winter
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Collections with A Hazy Shade Of Winter, another outstanding contribution from Simon Bestwick.
Pictures of the Dark
Pictures of the Dark continues the Publication Order of Collections story arc with Simon Bestwick's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Let's Drink To The Dead
A gripping mystery unfolds in Let's Drink To The Dead as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Collections series showcases Simon Bestwick's mastery of suspense.
The Condemned
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Collections with The Condemned, another outstanding contribution from Simon Bestwick.
Judgement Call / Along the Long Road
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Collections with Judgement Call / Along the Long Road, another outstanding contribution from Simon Bestwick.
And Cannot Come Again
And Cannot Come Again continues the Publication Order of Collections story arc with Simon Bestwick's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Angels of the Silences
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Chapter Books with Angels of the Silences, another outstanding contribution from Simon Bestwick.
The Ninth Black Book of Horror
The Ninth Black Book of Horror is an essential installment in the Publication Order of The Black Books of Horror Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Simon Bestwick have come to expect.
Singing Back the Dark
Singing Back the Dark continues the Publication Order of Black Shuck Shadows Books story arc with Simon Bestwick's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Nine Ghosts
Nine Ghosts is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Black Shuck Shadows Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Simon Bestwick have come to expect.
A Love Like Blood
A gripping mystery unfolds in A Love Like Blood as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Dark Minds Books series showcases Simon Bestwick's mastery of suspense.
Tide of Souls
Tide of Souls continues the Publication Order of Tomes of the Dead Books story arc with Simon Bestwick'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 Simon Bestwick 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 Simon Bestwick'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 Simon Bestwick'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 Simon Bestwick 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 Simon Bestwick'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 Simon Bestwick.
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 Simon Bestwick 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 Simon Bestwick.
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 Simon Bestwick.
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 Simon Bestwick 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 Simon Bestwick'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 Simon Bestwick.
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 Simon Bestwick 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 Simon Bestwick 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 Simon Bestwick.
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 Simon Bestwick 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 Simon Bestwick'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 Simon Bestwick's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Darkness Rising, Volume 1: Night's Soft Pains
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with Darkness Rising, Volume 1: Night's Soft Pains, another outstanding contribution from Simon Bestwick.
Beneath The Ground
Beneath The Ground is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Simon Bestwick have come to expect.
Shadow Writers: v. 2
Shadow Writers: v. 2 is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Simon Bestwick have come to expect.
We Fade To Grey
We Fade To Grey continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Simon Bestwick'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 Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Simon Bestwick have come to expect.
Never Again
Never Again is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Simon Bestwick have come to expect.
The End of the Line
The End of the Line continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Simon Bestwick's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Estronomicon Halloween Special 2011
Estronomicon Halloween Special 2011 continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Simon Bestwick'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 Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Simon Bestwick have come to expect.
Tales of the Nun and Dragon
Epic adventure awaits in Tales of the Nun and Dragon, a landmark entry in the Publication Order of Anthologies series that raises the stakes across the realm Simon Bestwick has built.
The Best British Fantasy 2013
The Best British Fantasy 2013 is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Simon Bestwick have come to expect.
Twisted Histories
Twisted Histories is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Simon Bestwick have come to expect.
X7: A Seven Deadly Sins Anthology
A gripping mystery unfolds in X7: A Seven Deadly Sins Anthology as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Anthologies series showcases Simon Bestwick's mastery of suspense.
Horror Uncut
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with Horror Uncut, another outstanding contribution from Simon Bestwick.
Game Over
Game Over is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Simon Bestwick have come to expect.
2nd Spectral Book of Horror Stories
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with 2nd Spectral Book of Horror Stories, another outstanding contribution from Simon Bestwick.
Haunts of Horror
Haunts of Horror continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Simon Bestwick's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Sherlock Holmes's School for Detection
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with Sherlock Holmes's School for Detection, another outstanding contribution from Simon Bestwick.
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 Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Simon Bestwick 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 Simon Bestwick have come to expect.
The Best Horror of the Year, Volume Fourteen
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with The Best Horror of the Year, Volume Fourteen, another outstanding contribution from Simon Bestwick.
Fears: Tales of Psychological Horror
Fears: Tales of Psychological Horror continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Simon Bestwick's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Creepshow: 13 Tales of Terror
Creepshow: 13 Tales of Terror is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Simon Bestwick have come to expect.
? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Simon Bestwick?
Simon Bestwick is a bestselling author known for 11 book series containing over 66 books. Popular series include Publication Order of Black Road 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 Simon Bestwick series to start with?
For readers new to Simon Bestwick'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 Simon Bestwick written?
Simon Bestwick has written over 66 books across 11 series. This prolific output covers multiple genres, making them one of the most versatile authors in contemporary fiction.
Should I read Simon Bestwick books in order?
Yes, reading Simon Bestwick'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 Simon Bestwick write in?
Simon Bestwick writes primarily in fiction. With 11 series across 66 books, the author has explored a wide range of themes and storytelling approaches throughout their career.
Are Simon Bestwick's books standalone or must they be read as a series?
Most of Simon Bestwick'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 Simon Bestwick's most popular book?
Based on reader reviews and sales data, Simon Bestwick'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.