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The Familiar is a multi-volume literary series by Mark Z. Danielewski, beginning in 2015, that explores interconnected stories across various global locations, including Southeast Asia, Mexico, Italy, and California. The narrative centers on a diverse cast of characters, including a 12-year-old girl, a therapist-in-training, a gang member, scientists, and a recovering addict, whose lives intersect in ways that hint at larger, unresolved forces. The series emphasizes layered storytelling, character development, and an intricate, evolving structure that spans multiple volumes.
Books in this series
Ordered by first publication where known. The official numbering for this series is incomplete in our sources, so we don't show series numbers we can't verify.
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Buy on AmazonThe Familiar, Volume 1: One Rainy Day in May
2015 · Mark Z. Danielewski
The Familiar is a 2015 novel by Mark Z. Danielewski that follows multiple characters across different locations, including Southeast Asia, Mexico,…
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The Familiar, Volume 2: Into the Forest
2015 · Mark Z. Danielewski
The Familiar, Volume 2: Into the Forest is an American novel by Mark Z. Danielewski. Published on October 27, 2015, it is the second volume in a…
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Buy on Amazon2016 · Mark Z. Danielewski
The Familiar Volume 1 Wherein the cat is found . . . The Familiar Volume 2 Wherein the cat is hungry . . . The Familiar Volume 3 Wherein the cat is…
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When a viral video puts twelve-year-old Xanther under a spotlight of scrutiny at school, her little white cat--still slumbering, still…
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The astonishing series about a young girl who befriends a cat hunting humanity continues with Volume 5, in which the consequences of how we encounter…
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What order should I read the The Familiar books in?
Read them in publication order — the list above is sorted by first publication where known, starting with “The Familiar, Volume 1: One Rainy Day in May”.
How many books are in the The Familiar series?
We list 5 books by Mark Z. Danielewski , published between 2015–2017.
Where can I buy the The Familiar books?
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