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ⓘ About V. Castro
About V. Castro Violet Castro is well-known for writing in the genres of horror, fantasy, and science fiction. She has a talent for creating stories that pull readers in, thanks to her skill in crafting interesting narratives and complex characters. Her books are filled with imaginative plots that are both fun and thought-provoking to read. Castro’s ability to explore the darker sides of her genres makes her work stand out and keeps readers coming back for more. What really sets Castro apart is her approach to character development. She creates protagonists who are not just interesting to follow but feel real and multidimensional, making it easy for readers to connect with them. These characters face challenges and evolve, making their journeys compelling to follow.
All Book Series by V. Castro
Maria the Wanted and the Legacy of the Keepers
Series opener · book 1 of 7 · published 2018
The Pink Agave Motel: & Other Stories
Latest in the series · book 2 of 2 · published 2025
Alien Harvest
Book 7 of 18 · published 1994 Anthology · Robert Sheckley,Steve Perry
Aliens vs. Predator: Eternal
Book 14 of 18 · published 1999 Anthology · Ian Edginton
The Original Screenplay
Book 17 of 18 · published 2020 Anthology · Walter Simonson
Conan: Lord of the Mount
Series opener · book 1 of 7 · published 2023 Anthology · Stephen Graham Jones
Solomon Kane: The Hound of God
Book 3 of 7 · published 2023 Anthology · Jonathan Maberry
Conan: The Shadow of Vengeance
Book 5 of 7 · published 2024 Anthology · Scott Oden
Bran Mak Morn
Latest in the series · book 7 of 7 · published 2024 Anthology · Steven L. Shrewsbury
Aliens: Colonial Marines Technical Manual
Book 2 of 20 · published 1995 Anthology · Lee Brimmicombe-Wood
Aliens: The Set Photography
Book 3 of 20 · published 2016 Anthology · Simon Ward
Aliens: Bug Hunt
Book 4 of 20 · published 2017 Anthology · Heather Graham,Jonathan Maberry,Yvonne Navarro
Alien: Covenant Origins - The Official Prequel to the Blockbuster Film
Book 6 of 20 · published 2017 Anthology · Titan Books
Alien - Inferno's Fall
Book 16 of 20 · published 2022 Anthology · Philippa Ballantine,Clara Carija
Alien: Enemy of My Enemy
Book 18 of 20 · published 2023 Anthology · Mary SanGiovanni
Alien: Seventh Circle
Latest in the series · book 20 of 20 · published 2025 Anthology · Philippa Ballantine,Clara Carija
The Grimhaven Disaster: Radioactive Edition
Series opener · book 1 of 40 · published 2017 Anthology · Leo X. Robertson
The Grimhaven Disaster
Book 2 of 40 · published 2017 Anthology · Leo X. Robertson
The Midnight Exhibit, Vol. 1
Book 4 of 40 · published 2020 Anthology · Stephen Graham Jones,Eddie Generous,Philip Fracassi,Renee Miller
Benny Rose, the Cannibal King
Book 5 of 40 · published 2020 Anthology · Hailey Piper
All You Need is Love and a Strong Electric Current
Book 17 of 40 · published 2020 Multi-author collection
Tales From the Meat Wagon
Book 18 of 40 · published 2020 Anthology · Eddie Generous
The Midnight Exhibit Vol. 2
Book 22 of 40 · published 2020 Anthology · Kaaron Warren,Eddie Generous,Jessica McHugh,Declan Burnett
Dancing on the Edge of a Blade: The Extended Director’s Cut
Book 23 of 40 · published 2020 Anthology · Todd Rigney
Sole Survivor II: Drop Bears on the Loose
Book 25 of 40 · published 2021 Anthology · Zachary Ashford
City of the Creeps
Book 29 of 40 · published 2021 Anthology · Ernie Kaltenbrunner Jr.
Tales From the Typewriter
Book 33 of 40 · published 2022 Anthology · Mark Allan Gunnells
Kidnap Torture Strangle
Book 34 of 40 · published 2022 Anthology · Declan Burnett
The Midnight Exhibit, Vol. 3
Book 37 of 40 · published 2023 Anthology · William Meikle,Eddie Generous,Declan Burnett
...And Out Come the Toys
Latest in the series · book 40 of 40 · published 2024 Anthology · Matt Brandenburg
Rock & Roll Nightmares: Gory Days: '80s Edition Short Stories
Book 7 of 17 · published 2021
? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is V. Castro?
About V. Castro Violet Castro is well-known for writing in the genres of horror, fantasy, and science fiction. She has a talent for creating stories that pull readers in, thanks to her skill in crafting interesting narratives and complex characters. Her books are filled with imaginative plots that are both fun and thought-provoking to read.
Which V. Castro series should I start with?
The best place to start is the Aliens series, the earliest of V. Castro's multi-book series: it opens with Predator (1987) and runs to 18 books across 1987–2022, ending with Vasquez (2022). V. Castro's other series stand alone, so they can be read in any order.
How many books has V. Castro written?
V. Castro has 123 books catalogued in this guide, published between 1979 and 2026. 91 of them belong to 6 named series — the largest being the Rewind or Die series with 40 books — and 32 are standalone titles, collections or anthologies.
In what order should V. Castro's series be read?
Read each series in publication order — the numbered entries in each series follow the year each book first appeared. V. Castro's series do not depend on one another, so they can be started in any order; by start date they are Aliens (1987–2022, 18 books), Rewind or Die (2017–2024, 40 books) and Kandisha Press Women Of Horror Anthology (2020–2022, 4 books), plus 2 more.
How are V. Castro's books organised into series?
This guide splits V. Castro's 123 books into 6 named series and 32 titles that stand alone or appear only in collections: Rewind or Die (40 books, 2017–2024); Aliens (18 books, 1987–2022); Heroic Legends / Savage Tales Short Fiction (7 books, 2023–2024); Kandisha Press Women Of Horror Anthology (4 books, 2020–2022); Rebel Moon (2 books, 2023–2024), plus 1 further series.