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Stephen Laws

Bestselling Author • 3 Series • 27 Books

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🎯 Where Should I Start?

Best Starting Point
Publication Order of Standalone Novels
Start with: Ghost Train (1985)
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Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas
Start with: The Song My Sister Sang (1998)
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Publication Order of Anthologies
Start with: Scaremongers (1981)

About Stephen Laws

Author Stephen Laws was born in the year 1952 in Newcastle upon Tyne. He has three kids and is married and still works and lives in his birthplace. His debut novel, “Ghost Train” was released in the year 1985. Stephen’s work is from the horror genre. “The Midnight Man”, which is a collection of his short stories, was released in the year 1985. He wrote and starred in “The Secret”, a short horror movie. His short fiction has been published in anthologies such as: “Northern Chills”, “The Mammoth Book of Best New Horror Volume Nine”, “Heaven Sent”, “Dancing With the Dark”, and “Scare Care”. He has been nominated three times for Best Novel by the British Fantasy Society, for “Daemonic”, “Somewhere South of Midnight”, and “Chasm”, in 1995, 1997, and 1998, respectively. Rising to prominence with the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, Stephen Laws 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 Stephen Laws

Publication Order of Standalone Novels
12 books 1985–2012
1

Ghost Train

Ghost Train is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Stephen Laws have come to expect.

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1985
2

Spectre

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with Spectre, another outstanding contribution from Stephen Laws.

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1987
3

The Wyrm

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with The Wyrm, another outstanding contribution from Stephen Laws.

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1987
4

The Frighteners

The Frighteners continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Stephen Laws's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1990
5

Darkfall

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with Darkfall, another outstanding contribution from Stephen Laws.

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1992
6

Gideon

Gideon continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Stephen Laws's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1993
7

Daemonic

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with Daemonic, another outstanding contribution from Stephen Laws.

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1995
8

Macabre

Macabre continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Stephen Laws's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1995
9

Chasm

Chasm continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Stephen Laws's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1998
10

Fear Me

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with Fear Me, another outstanding contribution from Stephen Laws.

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2005
11

Ferocity

Ferocity is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Stephen Laws have come to expect.

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2007
12

Somewhere South Of Midnight

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with Somewhere South Of Midnight, another outstanding contribution from Stephen Laws.

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2012
Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas
1 books 1998–1998
1

The Song My Sister Sang

The Song My Sister Sang continues the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas story arc with Stephen Laws's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1998
Publication Order of Anthologies
14 books 1981–2025
1

Scaremongers

Scaremongers is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Stephen Laws have come to expect.

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1981
2

Horror Factor 7

Horror Factor 7 is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Stephen Laws have come to expect.

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1988
3

Dark Voices 3

Dark Voices 3 continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Stephen Laws's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1991
4

The Mammoth Book of Wolf Men / The Mammoth Book of Werewolves

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with The Mammoth Book of Wolf Men / The Mammoth Book of Werewolves, another outstanding contribution from Stephen Laws.

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1994
5

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 Stephen Laws have come to expect.

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1997
6

Eleventh Annual Collection

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with Eleventh Annual Collection, another outstanding contribution from Stephen Laws.

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1998
7

Scaremongers 2 - Redbrick Eden

Scaremongers 2 - Redbrick Eden continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Stephen Laws's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1998
8

The Mammoth Book of Best New Horror 9

The Mammoth Book of Best New Horror 9 continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Stephen Laws's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1998
9

The Midnight Man

The Midnight Man continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Stephen Laws's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1999
10

The Mammoth Book of Best New Horror 10

The Mammoth Book of Best New Horror 10 is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Stephen Laws have come to expect.

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1999
11

Full Fathom Forty

Full Fathom Forty continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Stephen Laws's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2011
12

The Alchemy Press Book of Horrors

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with The Alchemy Press Book of Horrors, another outstanding contribution from Stephen Laws.

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2018
13

Close to Midnight

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with Close to Midnight, another outstanding contribution from Stephen Laws.

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2022
14

Terror Tales of Chaos

Terror Tales of Chaos continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Stephen Laws's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2025

? Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Stephen Laws?

Stephen Laws is a bestselling author known for 3 book series containing over 27 books. Popular series include Publication Order of Standalone Novels, Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas, Publication Order of Anthologies. Their work spans multiple genres and has captivated millions of readers worldwide.

What is the best Stephen Laws series to start with?

For readers new to Stephen Laws's work, the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series is the ideal entry point. It showcases the author's signature style and contains 12 books. Begin with Ghost Train to start from the very beginning.

How many books has Stephen Laws written?

Stephen Laws has written over 27 books across 3 series. This prolific output covers multiple genres, making them one of the most versatile authors in contemporary fiction.

Should I read Stephen Laws books in order?

Yes, reading Stephen Laws'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 Stephen Laws write in?

Stephen Laws writes primarily in fiction. With 3 series across 27 books, the author has explored a wide range of themes and storytelling approaches throughout their career.

Are Stephen Laws's books standalone or must they be read as a series?

Most of Stephen Laws'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 Stephen Laws's most popular book?

Based on reader reviews and sales data, Stephen Laws's most celebrated works come from the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series. The first book, Ghost Train, is widely considered the ideal starting point and consistently receives outstanding reader ratings.