Books in Order: A Comprehensive Guide to Douglas Preston's Novels
Books in Order: Unfolding the Bibliography of Douglas Preston
Renowned for his eloquent prose and captivating narratives, Douglas Preston is a respected figure in the American literary landscape. Preston, who often collaborates with Lincoln Child, is celebrated for his techno-thriller and horror novels. Notable series penned by this stellar duo include the Pendergast series and the Gideon Crew series, along with various standalone masterpieces. Preston’s repertoire doesn’t end there – his non-fiction works are equally reputable.
About the Author: Douglas Preston
Tracing back to the genesis of his writing journey, Douglas Preston’s first published narrative was ‘Jennie’. This book manifested Preston’s exceptional storytelling ability and opened the gateways to a prosperous literary career.
His collaboration with Lincoln Child started with ‘Relic’ in 1995. To the astonishment of both authors, this novel not only gained commercial success but also caught the eye of film directors, who converted it into a major motion picture.
Douglas Preston’s Unique Writing Style
Preston’s style is characterized by his intriguing blend of factual research and vivid imagination, resulting in spellbinding plots that hook readers until the last page. His knack for building suspense and mystery around his well-developed characters makes his techno-thrillers and horror novels addictive reads.
Books in Order: A Glance at Douglas Preston’s Bibliography
Books in order of publication is an exciting exploration into Preston’s literary world. Here’s a glimpse of when each of Douglas Preston’s magnificently crafted books was originally released:
Publication Order of Pendergast Books
(with Lincoln Child)
| Relic | (1995) | 📚 Buy on Amazon |
| Reliquary | (1997) | 📚 Buy on Amazon |
| The Cabinet of Curiosities | (2001) | 📚 Buy on Amazon |
| Still Life with Crows | (2003) | 📚 Buy on Amazon |
| Brimstone | (2004) | 📚 Buy on Amazon |
| Dance of Death | (2005) | 📚 Buy on Amazon |
| The Book of the Dead | (2006) | 📚 Buy on Amazon |
| The Wheel of Darkness | (2007) | 📚 Buy on Amazon |
| Cemetery Dance | (2009) | 📚 Buy on Amazon |
| Fever Dream | (2010) | 📚 Buy on Amazon |
| Cold Vengeance | (2011) | 📚 Buy on Amazon |
| Extraction | (2012) | 📚 Buy on Amazon |
| Two Graves | (2012) | 📚 Buy on Amazon |
| White Fire | (2013) | 📚 Buy on Amazon |
| Blue Labyrinth | (2014) | 📚 Buy on Amazon |
| Crimson Shore | (2015) | 📚 Buy on Amazon |
| The Obsidian Chamber | (2016) | 📚 Buy on Amazon |
| City of Endless Night | (2018) | 📚 Buy on Amazon |
| Verses for the Dead | (2018) | 📚 Buy on Amazon |
| The Strange Case of Monsieur Bertin | (2019) | 📚 Buy on Amazon |
| Crooked River | (2020) | 📚 Buy on Amazon |
| Bloodless | (2021) | 📚 Buy on Amazon |
| The Cabinet of Dr. Leng | (2023) | 📚 Buy on Amazon |
| Angel of Vengeance | (2024) | 📚 Buy on Amazon |
| The Strange Case of Monsieur Bertin is short story from the Preston/Child website. |