Monster Books in Order

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The Monster series by David Wellington, published between 2005 and 2006, is set in a post-apocalyptic world where zombies have overrun Manhattan and spread globally. The stories explore the struggle of surviving humans against undead forces, incorporating elements such as psychic powers, revivified mummies, and advanced weaponry. The series focuses on the ongoing battle for survival and the question of whether humanity can reclaim its world.

Publication order

In the order the books were originally released.

  1. Cover of Monster Island

    Monster Island

    2006 · David Wellington

    One month after a global disaster, a plague has turned all of Manhattan's inhabitants into shambling, rotting animated corpses, except for a couple…

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  2. Cover of Monster Nation

    Monster Nation

    2005 · David Wellington

    One month after a global disaster, Manhattan has transformed into Monster Island, where a plague has turned most inhabitants into shambling, rotting…

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    Monster planet

    2005 · David Wellington

    Monster Planet is a 2005 novel by David Wellington, set twelve years after zombie masses have overrun Manhattan, America, and the world. Described as…

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Frequently asked questions

What order should I read the Monster books in?

Read them in publication order, starting with “Monster Island”. Start with “Monster Island.”

How many books are in the Monster series?

We list 3 books by David Wellington , published between 2005–2006.

Where can I buy the Monster 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.