Dean Koontz's Frankenstein Books in Order

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The Dean Koontz's Frankenstein series consists of five novels written by Dean Koontz and published between 2005 and 2011. The series is set within a dark, suspenseful atmosphere and incorporates elements of horror, thriller, mystery, fantasy, and science fiction. The narrative centers on Victor Helios, a figure linked to the creation of a new race intended to be free of flaws, though the results fall short of perfection. Multiple characters are involved in the story, each experiencing personal struggles and moral dilemmas. The series explores themes of control, ambition, and madness through varied perspectives. The books are presented as a connected sequence, with each installment contributing to an overarching narrative. The series is not a direct retelling of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein but draws thematic and conceptual inspiration from the original work.

Publication order

In the order the books were originally released.

  1. Prodigal Son

    2005 · Dean Koontz and Kevin J. Anderson

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  2. City of Night

    2005 · Dean Koontz and Ed Gorman

    City of Night is a 2005 novel by Dean Koontz and Ed Gorman, the second book in Koontz's series titled Dean Koontz's Frankenstein. The third book in…

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    Dead and Alive

    2009 · Dean Koontz and Kevin J. Anderson

    Detectives O'Conner and Maddison investigate Victor Helios, seeking to understand his true intentions. Meanwhile, members of Victor's "new race"…

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  4. Lost Souls

    2010 · Dean Koontz

    Lost Souls is a 2010 book by Edward Gorman. It is book 4 of the series Dean Koontz's Frankenstein. Catalog genres: Suspense In Literature, Thriller,…

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  5. The Dead Town

    2011 · Dean Koontz

    The Dead Town is a 2011 book by Edward Gorman. It is book 5 of the series Dean Koontz's Frankenstein. Catalog genres: Horror Fiction, Thriller.

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Frequently asked questions

What order should I read the Dean Koontz's Frankenstein books in?

Read them in publication order, starting with “Prodigal Son”. Start with “Prodigal Son.”

How many books are in the Dean Koontz's Frankenstein series?

We list 5 books by Dean Koontz , published between 2005–2011.

Where can I buy the Dean Koontz's Frankenstein books?

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Reading order compiled from author/publisher guidance and verified bibliographic data. Spotted a wrong order, a missing book, or any other mistake? and we'll correct it.