About Stephen King
Stephen King is a prolific American author who is known for his suspense and fantasy novels. King has written several novels since his first short story sale in 1967 that have become pop cultural signposts. Every Stephen King reader has a favorite tale or series, from Christine to Cujo. His works have sold more than 350 million copies. Many of these have been adapted into movies or series for television. He has written many books, including non-fiction and over 200 short stories. King also has an alias named Richard Bachman. Stephen King was born September 21, 1947 in Portland, Maine. He has an older brother, David. His parents Donald and Nellie Ruth divorced when he was young. When he was eleven they moved from Indiana to Durham, Maine. King went to elementary school in Durham and graduat
Publication Order of Bill Hodges Trilogy Books
3 books in seriesPublication Order
- Mr. Mercedes(2014)
- Finders Keepers(2015)
- End of Watch(2016)
Publication Order of The Dark Tower Books
8 books in seriesPublication Order
- The Gunslinger(1982)
- The Drawing of the Three(1987)
- The Waste Lands(1991)
- Wizard and Glass(1997)
- Wolves of the Calla(2003)
- Song of Susannah(2004)
- The Dark Tower(2004)
- The Wind Through the Keyhole(2012)
Publication Order of The Dark Tower: The Drawing of the Three Books
4 books in seriesPublication Order
- The Prisoner(2020)
- House of Cards(2020)
- Lady of Shadows(2020)
- Bitter Medicine(2020)
Publication Order of The Dark Tower: The Gunslinger Books
6 books in seriesPublication Order
- The Journey Begins(2019)
- The Little Sisters of Eluria(2019)
- The Battle of Tull(2019)
- The Way Station(2019)
- The Man in Black(2019)
- Last Shots(2019)
Publication Order of Green Mile Books
6 books in seriesPublication Order
- The Two Dead Girls(1996)
- The Mouse on the Mile(1996)
- Coffey's Hands(1996)
- Bad Death of Eduard Delacroix(1996)
- The Night Journey(1996)
- Coffey on the Mile(1996)
Publication Order of Holly Gibney Books
7 books in seriesPublication Order
- Mr. Mercedes(2014)
- Finders Keepers(2015)
- End of Watch(2016)
- The Outsider(2018)
- If It Bleeds(2020)
- Holly(2023)
- Never Flinch(2025)
Publication Order of The Outsider Books
2 books in seriesPublication Order
- The Outsider(2018)
- If It Bleeds(2020)
Publication Order of Secretary of Dreams Books
2 books in seriesPublication Order
- The Secretary of Dreams(2006)
- The Secretary of Dreams Volume 2(2010)
Publication Order of The Shining Books
3 books in seriesPublication Order
- Before the Play(1977)
- The Shining(1977)
- Doctor Sleep(2013)
Publication Order of Talisman Books
3 books in seriesPublication Order
- The Talisman(1984)
- Black House(2001)
- Other Worlds Than These(2026)
Publication Order of Standalone Novels
37 books in seriesPublication Order
- Carrie(1974)
- 'Salem's Lot(1975)
- The Stand(1978)
- The Dead Zone(1979)
- Firestarter(1980)
- Cujo(1981)
- Christine(1983)
- Pet Sematary(1983)
- It(1986)
- The Eyes of the Dragon(1987)
- Misery(1987)
- The Tommyknockers(1987)
- One Past Midnight: The Langoliers (Four Past Midnight)(1989)
- The Dark Half(1989)
- Needful Things(1991)
Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas
97 books in seriesPublication Order
- The Blue Air Compressor(1971)
- One for the Road(1977)
- The Ledge(1977)
- I Am the Doorway(1978)
- Quitters, Inc.(1978)
- The Mangler(1978)
- I Know What You Need(1978)
- The Woman in the Room(1978)
- The Man Who Loved Flowers(1978)
- Night Surf(1978)
- Jerusalem's Lot(1978)
- The Crate(1979)
- Crouch End(1980)
- The Mist(1980)
- The Monkey(1980)
Publication Order of Short Story Collections
20 books in seriesPublication Order
- Night Shift(1978)
- Different Seasons(1982)
- Skeleton Crew(1985)
- Four Past Midnight(1990)
- Nightmares and Dreamscapes(1993)
- The Man in the Black Suit: 4 Dark Tales(1994)
- The Green Mile(1997)
- Six Stories(1997)
- Hearts in Atlantis(1999)
- Graveyard Shift: and Other Stories from Night Shift(1999)
- Blood and Smoke(1999)
- Secret Windows: Essays and Fiction on the Craft of Writing(2000)
- Everything's Eventual: 14 Dark Tales(2002)
- Just After Sunset(2008)
- Stephen King Goes to the Movies(2009)
Publication Order of Graphic Novels
3 books in seriesPublication Order
- Creepshow(1982)
- The Dark Man: An Illustrated Poem(2013)
- Sleeping Beauties, Vol. 1(2020)
Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books
7 books in seriesPublication Order
- Stephen King's Danse Macabre(1981)
- Danse Macabre(1981)
- Nightmares in the Sky: Gargoyles and Grotesques(1988)
- On Writing(1999)
- Faithful(2004)
- Guns(2013)
- Hearts in Suspension(2016)
Publication Order of Plays
1 books in seriesPublication Order
- Storm of the Century: An Original Screenplay(1999)
Publication Order of Beryl Evans Picture Books
1 books in seriesPublication Order
- Charlie the Choo-Choo(2016)
Publication Order of The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror Books
15 books in seriesPublication Order
- The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, 2010 Edition(2010)
- The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, 2011 Edition(2011)
- The Year's Best Dark Fantasy and Horror, 2012 Edition(2012)
- The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, 2013 Edition(2013)
- The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, 2014 Edition(2014)
- The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, 2015 Edition(2015)
- The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, 2016 Edition(2016)
- The Year’s Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, 2017 Edition(2017)
- The Year’s Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, 2018 Edition(2018)
- The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, 2019 Edition(2020)
- The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, Volume 1(2020)
- The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, Volume 2(2021)
- The Year's Best Dark Fantasy and Horror, Volume 3(2022)
- The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, Volume 4(2023)
- The Year’s Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, Volume 5(2024)
Publication Order of Best Horror of the Year Books
18 books in seriesPublication Order
- The Best Horror of the Year: Volume One(2009)
- The Best Horror of the Year: Volume Two(2010)
- The Best Horror of the Year: Volume Three(2011)
- The Best Horror of the Year: Volume Four(2012)
- The Best Horror of the Year Volume Five(2013)
- The Best Horror of the Year: Volume Six(2014)
- The Best Horror of the Year: Volume Seven(2015)
- The Best Horror of the Year: Volume Eight(2016)
- The Best Horror of the Year: Volume Nine(2017)
- The Best Horror of the Year: Volume Ten(2018)
- The Best of the Best Horror of the Year: 10 Years of Essential Short Horror Fiction(2018)
- The Best Horror of the Year: Volume Eleven(2019)
- The Best Horror of the Year: Volume Twelve(2020)
- The Best Horror of the Year Volume Thirteen(2021)
- The Best Horror of the Year, Volume Fourteen(2022)
Publication Order of The Dark Descent Books
3 books in seriesPublication Order
- Volume I: The Color of Evil(1987)
- Volume II: The Medusa In The Shield(1990)
- Volume III:A Fabulous, Formless Darkness(1991)
Publication Order of Anthologies
123 books in seriesPublication Order
- Tales of Unknown Horror(1978)
- The Year's Finest Fantasy(1978)
- The Year's Best Horror Stories: Series VI(1978)
- The Year's Best Horror Stories Series VII(1979)
- More Tales of Unknown Horror(1979)
- The Year's Finest Fantasy 2(1979)
- New Tales of the Cthulhu Mythos(1980)
- Dark Forces: New Stories of Suspense and Supernatural Horror(1980)
- New Terrors II(1980)
- Shadows 4(1981)
- The Seventeenth Fontana Book of Great Ghost Stories(1981)
- Fantasy Annual III(1981)
- The Giant Book Of Horror Stories(1981)
- Fantasy Annual IV(1981)
- Modern Masters of Horror(1981)
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Stephen King?
Stephen King is a bestselling author known for 21 book series. Their work has captivated millions of readers worldwide with compelling characters and intricate plots.
What is the best Stephen King book series to start with?
We recommend starting with Publication Order of Bill Hodges Trilogy Books as it is one of the most popular and longest-running series by this author.
How many books has Stephen King written?
Stephen King has written over 369 books across 21 different series, making them one of the most prolific authors in their genre.