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Whitley Strieber

Bestselling Author • 9 Series • 61 Books

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61
Books
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Best Starting Point
Publication Order of Alien Hunter Books
Start with: Alien Hunter / Hunters (2013)
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Publication Order of Communion Books
Start with: The Secret School (1984)
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Publication Order of Hunger Books
Start with: The Hunger (1980)

About Whitley Strieber

Whitley Strieber is an American author of fiction best known for writing in the horror genre. Born in 1945, he is the husband of Anne Strieber. He is most known for his popular fictional horror novels The Hunger and The Wolfen. He lives with his wife and their cats in Texas. He is a New York Times bestselling author. Strieber is also known for his nonfiction book Communion, which chronicles his personal experiences when it comes to contact with aliens. As the result of recent advances in his understanding of the phenomenon, he came up with a few new discoveries and recorded them in his novel Solving the Communion Enigma. Strieber also worked with author and noted paranormal observer Art Bell in their book The Coming Global Superstorm. Rising to prominence with the Publication Order of Alien Hunter Books series, Whitley Strieber 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 Whitley Strieber

Publication Order of Alien Hunter Books
3 books 2013–2016
1

Alien Hunter / Hunters

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Alien Hunter Books with Alien Hunter / Hunters, another outstanding contribution from Whitley Strieber.

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2013
2

Underworld

Underworld is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Alien Hunter Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Whitley Strieber have come to expect.

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2014
3

The White House

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Alien Hunter Books with The White House, another outstanding contribution from Whitley Strieber.

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2016
Publication Order of Communion Books
6 books 1984–2011
1

The Secret School

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Communion Books with The Secret School, another outstanding contribution from Whitley Strieber.

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1984
2

Communion

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Communion Books with Communion, another outstanding contribution from Whitley Strieber.

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1987
3

Transformation

Transformation continues the Publication Order of Communion Books story arc with Whitley Strieber's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1988
4

Breakthrough

Breakthrough continues the Publication Order of Communion Books story arc with Whitley Strieber's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1995
5

Confirmation

Confirmation is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Communion Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Whitley Strieber have come to expect.

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1998
6

Solving the Communion Enigma

Solving the Communion Enigma continues the Publication Order of Communion Books story arc with Whitley Strieber's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2011
Publication Order of Hunger Books
3 books 1980–2002
1

The Hunger

The Hunger continues the Publication Order of Hunger Books story arc with Whitley Strieber's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1980
2

The Last Vampire

The Last Vampire continues the Publication Order of Hunger Books story arc with Whitley Strieber's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2001
3

Lilith's Dream

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Hunger Books with Lilith's Dream, another outstanding contribution from Whitley Strieber.

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2002
Publication Order of Standalone Novels
23 books 1978–2026
1

The Wolfen

The Wolfen is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Whitley Strieber have come to expect.

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1978
2

Black Magic

Magic takes center stage in Black Magic, a spellbinding addition to the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series that expands the enchanting world created by Whitley Strieber.

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1982
3

The Night Church

The Night Church continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Whitley Strieber's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1983
4

Warday

Conflict and courage define Warday, an action-packed entry in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Whitley Strieber that puts the heroes through their toughest challenges yet.

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1984
5

Wolf of Shadows

Wolf of Shadows continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Whitley Strieber's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1985
6

Cat Magic

Magic takes center stage in Cat Magic, a spellbinding addition to the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series that expands the enchanting world created by Whitley Strieber.

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1986
7

Majestic

Majestic continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Whitley Strieber's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1989
8

Billy

Billy continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Whitley Strieber's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1990
9

The Wild

The Wild is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Whitley Strieber have come to expect.

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1991
10

Unholy Fire

Unholy Fire is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Whitley Strieber have come to expect.

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1992
11

Nightman

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with Nightman, another outstanding contribution from Whitley Strieber.

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1999
12

The Day After Tomorrow

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with The Day After Tomorrow, another outstanding contribution from Whitley Strieber.

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2004
13

The Grays

The Grays is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Whitley Strieber have come to expect.

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2006
14

2012

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with 2012, another outstanding contribution from Whitley Strieber.

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2007
15

Critical Mass

Critical Mass is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Whitley Strieber have come to expect.

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2009
16

The Omega Point

The Omega Point is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Whitley Strieber have come to expect.

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2010
17

Hybrids

Hybrids continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Whitley Strieber's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2011
18

The Christmas Spirits

The Christmas Spirits is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Whitley Strieber have come to expect.

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2011
19

Melody Burning

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with Melody Burning, another outstanding contribution from Whitley Strieber.

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2011
20

The Secret of Orenda

The Secret of Orenda continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Whitley Strieber's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2012
21

The Journey to Dog Heaven

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with The Journey to Dog Heaven, another outstanding contribution from Whitley Strieber.

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2015
22

New

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

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2018
23

Transformation 2026

Transformation 2026 continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Whitley Strieber's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2026
Publication Order of Short Story Collections
1 books 1997–1997
1

Evenings with Demons

Evenings with Demons is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Short Story Collections series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Whitley Strieber have come to expect.

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1997
Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books
11 books 1993–2025
1

The Forbidden Zone

The Forbidden Zone continues the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books story arc with Whitley Strieber's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1993
2

The Communion Letters

The Communion Letters continues the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books story arc with Whitley Strieber's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1997
3

The Key

The Key is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Whitley Strieber have come to expect.

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2001
4

The path

The path continues the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books story arc with Whitley Strieber's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2002
5

Solar Flares

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books with Solar Flares, another outstanding contribution from Whitley Strieber.

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2012
6

Miraculous Journey

Miraculous Journey continues the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books story arc with Whitley Strieber's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2014
7

The Super Natural

The Super Natural continues the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books story arc with Whitley Strieber's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2016
8

The Afterlife Revolution

The Afterlife Revolution is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Whitley Strieber have come to expect.

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2017
9

A New World

A New World continues the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books story arc with Whitley Strieber's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2019
10

Them

Them is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Whitley Strieber have come to expect.

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2023
11

The Fourth Mind

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books with The Fourth Mind, another outstanding contribution from Whitley Strieber.

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2025
Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas
1 books 1986–1986
1

Pain

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas with Pain, another outstanding contribution from Whitley Strieber.

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1986
Publication Order of Macabre Ink Resurrected Horrors Books
1 books 1986–1986
1

Cat Magic

Magic takes center stage in Cat Magic, a spellbinding addition to the Publication Order of Macabre Ink Resurrected Horrors Books series that expands the enchanting world created by Whitley Strieber.

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1986
Publication Order of Anthologies
12 books 1986–2017
1

Kingdom of Fear: The World of Stephen King

Epic adventure awaits in Kingdom of Fear: The World of Stephen King, a landmark entry in the Publication Order of Anthologies series that raises the stakes across the realm Whitley Strieber has built.

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1986
2

Halloween Horrors

Halloween Horrors is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Whitley Strieber have come to expect.

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1986
3

Cutting Edge

Cutting Edge continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Whitley Strieber's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1986
4

Murder in Manhattan

A gripping mystery unfolds in Murder in Manhattan as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Anthologies series showcases Whitley Strieber's mastery of suspense.

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1988
5

Borderlands 3

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with Borderlands 3, another outstanding contribution from Whitley Strieber.

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1991
6

Millenium

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with Millenium, another outstanding contribution from Whitley Strieber.

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1997
7

Whitley Strieber's Aliens

Whitley Strieber's Aliens is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Whitley Strieber have come to expect.

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1999
8

Speculative Reality #6

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with Speculative Reality #6, another outstanding contribution from Whitley Strieber.

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2002
9

Speculative Reality #5

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with Speculative Reality #5, another outstanding contribution from Whitley Strieber.

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2003
10

Twilight Zone: 19 Original Stories on the 50th Anniversary

Twilight Zone: 19 Original Stories on the 50th Anniversary continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Whitley Strieber's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2009
11

Saucers of Fear

Saucers of Fear continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Whitley Strieber's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2016
12

The Demons of King Solomon

The Demons of King Solomon continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Whitley Strieber's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2017

? Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Whitley Strieber?

Whitley Strieber is a bestselling author known for 9 book series containing over 61 books. Popular series include Publication Order of Alien Hunter Books, Publication Order of Communion Books, Publication Order of Hunger Books. Their work spans multiple genres and has captivated millions of readers worldwide.

What is the best Whitley Strieber series to start with?

For readers new to Whitley Strieber's work, the Publication Order of Alien Hunter Books series is the ideal entry point. It showcases the author's signature style and contains 3 books. Begin with Alien Hunter / Hunters to start from the very beginning.

How many books has Whitley Strieber written?

Whitley Strieber has written over 61 books across 9 series. This prolific output covers multiple genres, making them one of the most versatile authors in contemporary fiction.

Should I read Whitley Strieber books in order?

Yes, reading Whitley Strieber'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 Whitley Strieber write in?

Whitley Strieber writes primarily in fiction. With 9 series across 61 books, the author has explored a wide range of themes and storytelling approaches throughout their career.

Are Whitley Strieber's books standalone or must they be read as a series?

Most of Whitley Strieber'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 Whitley Strieber's most popular book?

Based on reader reviews and sales data, Whitley Strieber's most celebrated works come from the Publication Order of Alien Hunter Books series. The first book, Alien Hunter / Hunters, is widely considered the ideal starting point and consistently receives outstanding reader ratings.