Charles L. Grant books in order
American writer
- Lived
- 1942–2006
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 51
- Also writes as
- Deborah Lewis, Simon Lake, Geoffrey Marsh, Lionel Fenn
Charles L. Grant published 43 novels, 5 short story collections and 3 other books, beginning with The Curse (1977). 3 feature Ethan Proctor. The best-known is Terrors (1982).
Updated September 2026
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Terrors
Charles L. Grant's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
The Curse (1977)
The Ravens of the Moon (1978)
Legion (1979)
The Last Call of Mourning (1979)
Shadows 3 (1980)
Shadows 4 (1981)
Nightmare Seasons (1982)
The Nestling (1982)
Fears (1983)
Shadows 6 (1983)
The Dodd, Mead Gallery of Horror (1983)
Night Songs (1984)
Shadows 2 (1984)
Shadows 8 (1985)
The Dark Cry of the Moon (1985)
The First Chronicles of Greystone Bay (1985)
Shadows 9 (1986)
The Orchard (1986)
Doom City (1987)
The Hour of the Oxrun Dead (1987)
The Pet (1987)
The Sound of Midnight (1987)
For Fear of the Night (1988)
The Best of Shadows (1988)
Dialing the Wind (1989)
In a Dark Dream (1989)
The SeaHarp Hotel (1990)
Fire Mask (1991)
Something Stirs (1991)
Stunts (1991)
In the Fog (1993)
Night Terrors (1993)
Raven (1993)
Jackals (1994)
The X-Files: Goblins (1994)
The Black Carousel (1995)
The X-Files (1995)
Symphony (1997)
When the Cold Wind Blows (2001)
Scream Quietly [The Best of Charles L. Grant] (2012)
Short story collections in order
A Glow of Candles and Other Stories (1981)
Tales from the Nightside (1981)
Shadows Five (1982)
Final Shadows (1991)
Gothic Ghosts (1997)
Other books in order
Terrors (1982)
TEA PARTY (1985)
Bloodwind (1989)
About Charles L. Grant
Charles Lewis Grant was an American novelist and short story writer specializing in what he called "dark fantasy" and "quiet horror". He also wrote under the pseudonyms of Geoffrey Marsh, Lionel Fenn, Simon Lake, Felicia Andrews, Deborah Lewis, Timothy Boggs, Mark Rivers, and Steven Charles. He received the Bram Stoker Award for Lifetime Achievement in 1999 and was selected as World Horror Grand Master in 2002. He received the British Fantasy Society's Special Award for life achievement in 1987.
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Charles L. Grant FAQ
- How many books has Charles L. Grant written?
- Charles L. Grant published 43 novels, 5 short story collections and 3 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Charles L. Grant's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Terrors.
- What is Charles L. Grant's last book?
- When the Cold Wind Blows (2001).
- What is Charles L. Grant's most famous book?
- Terrors (1982) is Charles L. Grant's most widely read book.
- Does Charles L. Grant write under a pen name?
- Yes: Charles L. Grant has also published as Deborah Lewis, Simon Lake, Geoffrey Marsh and Lionel Fenn.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.