Cthulhu Mythos Books in Order
shared fictional universe based on the work of H. P. Lovecraft
Publication order
In the order the books were originally released.
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Buy on Amazon1919 · H.P. Lovecraft
"Dagon" is a short story by American author H. P. Lovecraft. It was written in July 1917 and is one of the first stories that Lovecraft wrote as an…
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Buy on Amazon1928 · H.P. Lovecraft
"The Call of Cthulhu" is a cosmic horror short story by American writer H. P. Lovecraft. It was written in the summer of 1926 and first published in…
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Buy on Amazon1929 · H.P. Lovecraft
The Dunwich Horror is a cosmic horror short story written by H. P. Lovecraft in 1928. It was first published in the April 1929 issue of Weird Tales,…
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1931 · Robert E. Howard
"The Black Stone" is a horror short story written by American author Robert E. Howard. It was first published in the November 1931 issue of Weird…
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1936 · H.P. Lovecraft
At the Mountains of Madness is a science-fiction and cosmic horror novella written by H. P. Lovecraft in February–March 1931. It was first published…
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Buy on Amazon2003 · Michael Reaves
Sherlock Holmes stories have captivated readers for over a century, showcasing the power of logic and deduction. Meanwhile, H. P. Lovecraft's works…
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Companion & related books
Related titles and editions that sit outside the main numbered order.
Frequently asked questions
What order should I read the Cthulhu Mythos books in?
Read them in publication order, starting with “Dagon”. Start with “Dagon.”
How many books are in the Cthulhu Mythos series?
We list 9 books , published between 1919–2003.
Where can I buy the Cthulhu Mythos books?
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Reading order compiled from author/publisher guidance and verified bibliographic data. Spotted an error? We continuously correct the catalog.