The Talisman Books in Order
A dark fantasy series following Jack Sawyer, a boy who travels through parallel worlds ("the Territories") to save his dying mother in The Talisman (1984), and returns as an adult detective investigating a series of murders tied to the Territories in the sequel Black House (2001). A third novel, Other Worlds Than These, has been announced but is not yet published.
Publication order
In the order the books were originally released.
-
Buy on Amazon1984 · Stephen King
The Talisman is a 1984 fantasy novel written by American authors Stephen King and Peter Straub. It was nominated for the Locus and World Fantasy…
Read more → -
Buy on Amazon2001 · Stephen King
Black House is a 2001 horror novel written by Stephen King and Peter Straub. It is the sequel to The Talisman and is part of King's series of novels…
Read more →
Frequently asked questions
What order should I read the The Talisman books in?
Read them in publication order, starting with “The Talisman”. Start with “The Talisman.”
How many books are in the The Talisman series?
We list 2 books by Stephen King , published between 1984–2001.
Where can I buy the The Talisman books?
Each title above links to Amazon. See our affiliate disclosure.
Reading order compiled from author/publisher guidance and verified bibliographic data. Spotted an error? We continuously correct the catalog.