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ⓘ About Terry Dowling
Terry Dowling is a published Australian writer and a journalist. He is known for writing speculative fiction. He was born on March 21, 1947 with the name Terrence William Dowling. He refers to himself as one who imagines and has been considered one of the most awarded and loved writers to come out of Australia. He has attended various science fiction conventions in Australia as the Guest of Honor. He also holds workshops on writing at different venues that include the Powerhouse Museum, the University of Sydney’s Centre for Continuing Education, the New South Wales Writers’ Centre, and the Centre for Creative Writing at the University of Canerra, as well as the Perth International Arts Festival at the University of Western Australia and the Perth Writer’s Festival. Rising to prominence with the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas series, Terry Dowling 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 Terry Dowling
Rynosseros
Rynosseros is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Tom Rynosseros Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Terry Dowling have come to expect.
Blue Tyson
Blue Tyson is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Tom Rynosseros Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Terry Dowling have come to expect.
Twilight Beach
Twilight Beach continues the Publication Order of Tom Rynosseros Books story arc with Terry Dowling's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Complete Rynosseros Vol 1
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Tom Rynosseros Books with The Complete Rynosseros Vol 1, another outstanding contribution from Terry Dowling.
The Complete Rynosseros Vol 2
The Complete Rynosseros Vol 2 continues the Publication Order of Tom Rynosseros Books story arc with Terry Dowling's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Clowns At Midnight
Clowns At Midnight continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Terry Dowling's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Man Who Walks Away Behind the Eyes
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas with The Man Who Walks Away Behind the Eyes, another outstanding contribution from Terry Dowling.
Terrarium
Terrarium is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Terry Dowling have come to expect.
The Maze Man
The Maze Man continues the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas story arc with Terry Dowling's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Bullet That Grows in the Gun
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas with The Bullet That Grows in the Gun, another outstanding contribution from Terry Dowling.
Time of the Star
Time of the Star is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Terry Dowling have come to expect.
A Dragon Between His Fingers
Epic adventure awaits in A Dragon Between His Fingers, a landmark entry in the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas series that raises the stakes across the realm Terry Dowling has built.
The Last Elephant
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas with The Last Elephant, another outstanding contribution from Terry Dowling.
For as Long as You Burn
For as Long as You Burn is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Terry Dowling have come to expect.
Marmordesse
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas with Marmordesse, another outstanding contribution from Terry Dowling.
The Quiet Redemption of Andy the House
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas with The Quiet Redemption of Andy the House, another outstanding contribution from Terry Dowling.
Vanities
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas with Vanities, another outstanding contribution from Terry Dowling.
A Deadly Edge Their Red Beaks Pass Along
A gripping mystery unfolds in A Deadly Edge Their Red Beaks Pass Along as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas series showcases Terry Dowling's mastery of suspense.
Nobody's Fool
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas with Nobody's Fool, another outstanding contribution from Terry Dowling.
Privateers' Moon
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas with Privateers' Moon, another outstanding contribution from Terry Dowling.
Ship's Eye
Ship's Eye is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Terry Dowling have come to expect.
Scaring the Train
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas with Scaring the Train, another outstanding contribution from Terry Dowling.
The Ichneumon and the Dormeuse
The Ichneumon and the Dormeuse continues the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas story arc with Terry Dowling's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Beckoning Nightframe
Beckoning Nightframe is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Terry Dowling have come to expect.
Jenny Come to Play
Jenny Come to Play continues the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas story arc with Terry Dowling's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The View in Nancy's Window
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas with The View in Nancy's Window, another outstanding contribution from Terry Dowling.
The Saltimbanques
The Saltimbanques continues the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas story arc with Terry Dowling's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Lagan Fishers
The Lagan Fishers continues the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas story arc with Terry Dowling's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Sewing Whole Cloth
Sewing Whole Cloth continues the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas story arc with Terry Dowling's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Cheat Light
Cheat Light is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Terry Dowling have come to expect.
Toother
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas with Toother, another outstanding contribution from Terry Dowling.
Wormwood
Wormwood is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Short Story Collections series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Terry Dowling have come to expect.
An Intimate Knowledge of the Night
An Intimate Knowledge of the Night is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Short Story Collections series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Terry Dowling have come to expect.
Antique Futures
Antique Futures is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Short Story Collections series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Terry Dowling have come to expect.
The Man Who Lost Red
The Man Who Lost Red continues the Publication Order of Short Story Collections story arc with Terry Dowling's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Blackwater Days
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Short Story Collections with Blackwater Days, another outstanding contribution from Terry Dowling.
Basic Black
Basic Black continues the Publication Order of Short Story Collections story arc with Terry Dowling's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Make Believe
Make Believe is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Short Story Collections series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Terry Dowling have come to expect.
Amberjack
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Short Story Collections with Amberjack, another outstanding contribution from Terry Dowling.
The Night Shop
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Short Story Collections with The Night Shop, another outstanding contribution from Terry Dowling.
Cemetery Dance Select: Terry Dowling
Cemetery Dance Select: Terry Dowling continues the Publication Order of Cemetery Dance Select Books story arc with Terry Dowling's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Essential Ellison
The Essential Ellison continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Terry Dowling's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Destination Unknown
Destination Unknown is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Terry Dowling have come to expect.
Mortal Fire
Mortal Fire continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Terry Dowling's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Crosstown Traffic
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with Crosstown Traffic, another outstanding contribution from Terry Dowling.
Alien Shores
Alien Shores is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Terry Dowling have come to expect.
Seventh Annual Collection
Seventh Annual Collection is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Terry Dowling have come to expect.
The Mammoth Book of Best New Horror 7
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with The Mammoth Book of Best New Horror 7, another outstanding contribution from Terry Dowling.
Year's Best Fantasy & Horror: Ninth Annual Collection
Year's Best Fantasy & Horror: Ninth Annual Collection continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Terry Dowling's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Year's Best Fantasy & Horror: Tenth Annual Collection
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with Year's Best Fantasy & Horror: Tenth Annual Collection, another outstanding contribution from Terry Dowling.
The Year's Best Australian Science Fiction And Fantasy, Volume Two
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with The Year's Best Australian Science Fiction And Fantasy, Volume Two, another outstanding contribution from Terry Dowling.
Fourteenth Annual Collection
Fourteenth Annual Collection is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Terry Dowling have come to expect.
The Dark: New Ghost Stories
The Dark: New Ghost Stories is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Terry Dowling have come to expect.
Year's Best Fantasy and Horror: Sixteenth Annual Collection
Year's Best Fantasy and Horror: Sixteenth Annual Collection continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Terry Dowling's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Year's Best Science Fiction: 21 Annual Edition
The Year's Best Science Fiction: 21 Annual Edition continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Terry Dowling's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Best Australian Science Fiction
The Best Australian Science Fiction continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Terry Dowling's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
TwentiethAnnual Collection
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with TwentiethAnnual Collection, another outstanding contribution from Terry Dowling.
Australian Dark Fantasy & Horror 2007
Australian Dark Fantasy & Horror 2007 is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Terry Dowling have come to expect.
Twenty-First Annual Collection
Twenty-First Annual Collection continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Terry Dowling's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Year's Best Australian Science Fiction and Fantasy, Volume 4
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with Year's Best Australian Science Fiction and Fantasy, Volume 4, another outstanding contribution from Terry Dowling.
Dancing with the Dark
Dancing with the Dark is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Terry Dowling have come to expect.
Flinch
Flinch is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Terry Dowling have come to expect.
Songs of the Dying Earth: Stories in Honour of Jack Vance
Songs of the Dying Earth: Stories in Honour of Jack Vance continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Terry Dowling's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Best New Horror 21
Best New Horror 21 is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Terry Dowling have come to expect.
Lethal Legends
Lethal Legends is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Terry Dowling have come to expect.
Hauntings
Hauntings continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Terry Dowling's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Best New Horror 24
Best New Horror 24 continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Terry Dowling's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Exotic Gothic 4
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with Exotic Gothic 4, another outstanding contribution from Terry Dowling.
Fearful Symmetries
Fearful Symmetries is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Terry Dowling have come to expect.
The Year's Best Australian Fantasy and Horror 2013
The Year's Best Australian Fantasy and Horror 2013 continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Terry Dowling's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Monstrous
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with The Monstrous, another outstanding contribution from Terry Dowling.
Body Shocks
Body Shocks is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Terry Dowling have come to expect.
Professor Charlatan Bardot’s Travel Anthology to the MostHaunted Buildings in the Weird, Wild World
Professor Charlatan Bardot’s Travel Anthology to the MostHaunted Buildings in the Weird, Wild World continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Terry Dowling's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Horror Library, Volume 7
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with Horror Library, Volume 7, another outstanding contribution from Terry Dowling.
Christmas and Other Horrors
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with Christmas and Other Horrors, another outstanding contribution from Terry Dowling.
? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Terry Dowling?
Terry Dowling is a bestselling author known for 6 book series containing over 75 books. Popular series include Publication Order of Tom Rynosseros 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 Terry Dowling series to start with?
For readers new to Terry Dowling's work, the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas series is the ideal entry point. It showcases the author's signature style and contains 25 books. Begin with The Man Who Walks Away Behind the Eyes to start from the very beginning.
How many books has Terry Dowling written?
Terry Dowling has written over 75 books across 6 series. This prolific output covers multiple genres, making them one of the most versatile authors in contemporary fiction.
Should I read Terry Dowling books in order?
Yes, reading Terry Dowling'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 Terry Dowling write in?
Terry Dowling writes primarily in fiction. With 6 series across 75 books, the author has explored a wide range of themes and storytelling approaches throughout their career.
Are Terry Dowling's books standalone or must they be read as a series?
Most of Terry Dowling'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 Terry Dowling's most popular book?
Based on reader reviews and sales data, Terry Dowling's most celebrated works come from the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas series. The first book, The Man Who Walks Away Behind the Eyes, is widely considered the ideal starting point and consistently receives outstanding reader ratings.