The Vampire Chronicles Books in Order
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Anne Rice's "The Vampire Chronicles" is a series of Gothic vampire novels created by American author Anne Rice, consisting of 16 books published between 1976 and 2018. The series follows the immortal vampire Lestat de Lioncourt, a French nobleman turned into a vampire in the 18th century, and his fellow undead across centuries. It includes a thirteen-novel arc running from Interview with the Vampire to Blood Communion. The narrative explores themes of mortality, faith, and power through the experiences of Lestat and other undead characters, including the brooding Louis of New Orleans and ancient bloodlines. The series is known for its gothic atmosphere and deep character studies.
Publication order
In the order the books were originally released.
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Buy on Amazon1976 · Anne Rice
Louis tells the story of his life, both mortal and immortal. He was turned into a vampire by Lestat, a charismatic and dangerous figure. Louis…
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Buy on Amazon1985 · Anne Rice
The Vampire Lestat (1985) is a vampire novel by American author Anne Rice, the second in her Vampire Chronicles series. It follows the story of…
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Buy on Amazon1988 · Anne Rice
Queen of the Damned is the third book in Anne Rice's Vampire Chronicles. It follows three parallel storylines. A rock star vampire, Lestat, prepares…
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Buy on Amazon1992 · Anne Rice
The 1992 novel The Tale of the Body Thief is the fourth book in Anne Rice's Vampire Chronicles series. It follows Lestat, who is impulsive and…
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Buy on Amazon1995 · Anne Rice
Memnoch the Devil (1995) is a horror novel by Anne Rice, the fifth in her Vampire Chronicles series. It follows The Tale of the Body Thief and draws…
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Buy on Amazon1998 · Anne Rice
The 1998 novel by Anne Rice is the latest in the Vampire Chronicles series. It follows the story of Armand, a charismatic leader of a vampire coven…
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Buy on Amazon2000 · Anne Rice
At the center of Anne Rice's Merrick is the beautiful, unconquerable witch Merrick, a Mayfair of New Orleans descended from a family steeped in…
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Buy on Amazon2001 · Anne Rice
A 2001 novel by Anne Rice centering on Marius, an ancient vampire of patrician Roman birth, tracing his story from ancient Rome to the present.…
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Buy on Amazon2002 · Anne Rice
Lestat is back, saviour and demon, presiding over a gothic story of family greed and hatred across generations centered on Blackwood Farm, a Southern…
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Buy on Amazon2003 · Anne Rice
Anne Rice's 2003 novel continues the vampire chronicles with the story of Lestat, who seeks redemption, goodness, and the love of Rowan Mayfair. The…
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Buy on Amazon2014 · Anne Rice
The novel opens with the vampire world in crisis as vampires proliferate uncontrollably, leading to widespread burnings and massacres. Old vampires,…
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Buy on AmazonPrince Lestat and the Realms of Atlantis
2016 · Anne Rice
The Vampire Lestat is a novel by Anne Rice that follows the character Lestat de Lioncourt, a powerful and charismatic vampire. Lestat is portrayed as…
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Buy on Amazon2018 · Anne Rice
This novel, written by Anne Rice in 2018, follows Lestat, a vampire who addresses his fellow vampires with passion and intensity. He recounts the…
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Frequently asked questions
What order should I read the The Vampire Chronicles books in?
Publication order — Recommended by Anne Rice's official site and publisher, and widely recommended by readers; the books form a single continuous narrative arc. Start with “Interview With the Vampire.”
How many books are in the The Vampire Chronicles series?
We list 13 books by Anne Rice , published between 1976–2018.
Where can I buy the The Vampire Chronicles books?
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