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Clive Barker

4 series 19 books in order 7 standalone books

Clive Barker, born on 5 October 1952, is an English writer, film director, and visual artist. He gained recognition in the mid-1980s with his short story collection Books of Blood, which positioned him as a leading figure in the horror genre. Barker has written numerous novels and other works, many of which have been adapted into films, including the Hellraiser and Candyman series. He also served as executive producer for the film Gods and Monsters. His visual art, including paintings and illustrations, has been displayed in galleries in the United States and incorporated into his books. Additionally, he has created original characters and series for comic books, with some of his horror stories adapted into comic form.

Born
1952
Known for
The Books of Abarat, The Art Trilogy, Books of Blood, Gran Súper Terror

Series by Clive Barker

The Books of Abarat

2 books in order · 2003–2011

  1. Cover of Days of Magic, Nights of War

    Days of Magic, Nights of War

    2003 · Clive Barker

    Candy Quackenbush is a sixteen-year-old girl from Chickentown, Minnesota, who feels bored and isolated. She has a drunk father and is often mocked by…

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  2. Cover of Absolute midnight

    Absolute midnight

    2011 · Clive Barker

    Absolute Midnight is a novel by Clive Barker. Candy Quackenbush of Chickentown, Minnesota, is the only person who can stop the evil Mater Motley,…

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The Art Trilogy

2 books in order · 1989–1994

  1. Cover of The great and secret show

    The great and secret show

    1989 · Clive Barker

    The Great and Secret Show is a 1989 novel by Clive Barker, book one in a three-volume series. To possess the greatest power of all, the Art, two…

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    Everville

    1994 · Clive Barker

    Everville is a 1994 fantasy novel by British author Clive Barker. It is the second book in the Books of the Art series, following The Great and…

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Books of Blood

6 books in order · 1984–1991

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  3. Books of Blood - Volume Three

    1984 · Clive Barker

    Books of Blood - Volume Three is a 1984 book by Clive Barker. It is book 3 of the series Books of Blood. Catalog genres: Body Horror Literature.

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    In the flesh

    1991 · Clive Barker

    When Cleveland Smith returned to his cell after an interview with the Landing Officer, his new bunk-mate was already there. The man was sitting in…

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Gran Súper Terror

3 books in order · 1983–1986

  1. Cover of Phantoms

    Phantoms

    1983 · Dean Koontz

    Two sisters arrive in the small California resort town of Snowfield to find it eerily deserted, with the few residents they discover either dead in…

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  2. Cover of Books of Blood Volume One

    Books of Blood Volume One

    1985 · Clive Barker

    With the publication of Books of Blood, Clive Barker became an overnight literary sensation, its tour de force collection of disturbing tales…

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Frequently asked questions

How many books has Clive Barker written?

We list 19 books by Clive Barker across 4 series, published between 1983–2011 — each shown in full reading order.

What order should I read Clive Barker's books?

Read each series in publication order. A good place to start is “Days of Magic, Nights of War.” Open any series above for its complete numbered reading order.

Where can I buy Clive Barker's books?

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Bibliography and reading orders compiled from verified bibliographic data. Spotted an error? We continuously correct the catalog.