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A. Merritt books in order

American author

Lived
1884–1943
Country
United States
Books
11

A. Merritt published 9 novels, 1 novella and 1 short story collection, beginning with The Moon Pool (1919).

Updated September 2026

Where to start with A. Merritt

Standalone novels in order

  1. The Moon Pool (1919)

    286 pages

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  2. The Ship of Ishtar (1924)

    266 pages

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  3. Seven Footprints to Satan (1928)

    224 pages

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  4. The Face in the Abyss (1931)

    270 pages

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  5. Dwellers in the Mirage (1932)

    238 pages

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  6. Burn, Witch, Burn! (1933)

    170 pages

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  7. Creep Shadow Creep (1934)

    262 pages

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  8. The Metal Monster (1941)

    242 pages

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  9. Horrors Unknown (1971)

    214 pages

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Novellas in order

  1. The Fox Woman and the Blue Pagoda and the Black Wheel (1976)

    115 pages

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Short story collections in order

  1. The Fantasy Hall of Fame [22 Stories] (1988)

    431 pages

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About A. Merritt

Abraham Grace Merritt – known by his byline, A. Merritt – was an American Sunday magazine editor and a writer of fantastic fiction.

Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.

A. Merritt FAQ

How many books has A. Merritt written?
A. Merritt published 9 novels, 1 novella and 1 short story collection that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read A. Merritt's books in?
Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Moon Pool.
What is A. Merritt's last book?
The Metal Monster (1941).
What is A. Merritt's most famous book?
The Moon Pool (1919) is A. Merritt's most widely read book.
Can I read A. Merritt's books for free?
Yes. 3 books by A. Merritt are in the public domain in the US and free to read online or download here.

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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers, free texts from Project Gutenberg. Last updated September 2026.